My Thoughts: On the surface this film raises the usual questions of technology vs. humanity, but if you look deeper you will see that there is much more to this movie than meets the eye. Other more complex questions are raised, such as: What is self-awareness? What role do we as humans ultimately want technology to play in the bigger picture that is our future? How do we reconcile logic with emotion? Should we fear technology? Do we have a soul and if so, does that mean that when our bodies die we can still live on through other means? I really enjoyed this film and found myself thinking about the questions I posed above, as well as many others.
Johnny Depp as Will is not an obvious choice but he brought a likability to the character. Evelyn's (Rebecca Hall) struggle with her husband's demise and "reincarnation" are palpable but I think the audience will sympathize with her unwavering devotion. Paul Bettany is the movie's conscience so his character is cautious, if not underutilized.
All in all, I believe "Transcendence" to be a good film. Far from the usual car chases and predictable romantic comedies, this movie rises above and seeks to challenge audiences.
My Recommendation: Depends on what kind of movie you're looking for. If you want mindless entertainment, this is not the film for you and skip it. If you're the type of person who likes to think about a movie long after the credits roll, definitely see it.
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Johnny Depp as Will is not an obvious choice but he brought a likability to the character. Evelyn's (Rebecca Hall) struggle with her husband's demise and "reincarnation" are palpable but I think the audience will sympathize with her unwavering devotion. Paul Bettany is the movie's conscience so his character is cautious, if not underutilized.
All in all, I believe "Transcendence" to be a good film. Far from the usual car chases and predictable romantic comedies, this movie rises above and seeks to challenge audiences.
My Recommendation: Depends on what kind of movie you're looking for. If you want mindless entertainment, this is not the film for you and skip it. If you're the type of person who likes to think about a movie long after the credits roll, definitely see it.
Be sure to check out more reviews at www.shepfromtamp.com