Due to the state of AI in the world outside our window, I didn’t expect to be able to connect with another dystopian future, where sentient AI, that we, as ignorant and selfish human beings, created and ultimately attempt to destroy to hide our failures, greed and fear. Yet, The Creator is one of the most human stories to be told throughout recent cinema history, stating, that at the heart of all creation, there is love and that creation, is not innately corrupt, tainted and or evil, however, it can be.
Nimrata. To create, one must display humility, patience, for failures lie ahead, hiding progress among the rice paddies and creating frustration, frustration that must be harnessed, not abused.
The Creator, is a scarce piece of original IP, a piece of fiction that needs to be celebrated, to be absorbed by the masses, to encourage more creativity, as we dare to compete against the marvellous and devilish worlds of heroes old and new. Director, Gareth Edwards, superbly and swiftly establishes a new universe, one with high stakes and a rich history that will leave you gripping your seat and begging for more, yet intentionally resembles day to day life for the worse.
A species that, spawning from the minds of the powerful, the immature and the fearful, willingly tear each other apart due to race, religion and sexuality and all to easily disconnect themselves from each-other out of desperation and greed, does not need another target for their hatred or their aggression, yet, the titular Creator, provides the human race with their superior, in terms of compassion, empathy, athleticism and hopefulness.
The Creator, while imbedded in all of the above, is a story of love, progression and desperation, a desperation beautifully portrayed on both sides of the battlefield and fuelled by different motivations. Allison Janney provides a chilling performance as Colonel Howell, who has been taught to eradicate what you fear, going to incredible lengths to get her hands on the ai super weapon, also know as breakout child actress Madeleine Yuma Voyles, who is just...WOW. Madeleine and Joshua’s (John David Washington) relationship is the heart of this cinematic spectacle, forcing both central heroes to develop empathy and compassion for the other, as they face impossible odds, decisions and an immense amount of invisible threats.
This review may seem short, but I really don’t want to say anything more, other than I already have my second viewing booked! An isolated sci-fi story stuffed with important messages, stellar performances and beautiful visuals, The Creator is a must watch and honestly, the less you know, the more impactful I believe it will be. ENJOY!
