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Enjoyed 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'? Then Check Out This Underrated Scifi Film
If you enjoyed 'Jurassic World: Rebirth', you should definitely watch the science fiction film 'The Creator' for a thrilling adventure.
Earlier this month, the new Jurassic World film Jurassic World: Rebirth premiered in theaters. If you loved the movie and are looking for something else, you can check out an underrated sci-fi film by the same director.
In 2023, The Creator was released, a sci-fi action film conceived, directed, and produced by Gareth Edwards, who co-wrote the script with Chris Weitz. The leading roles are played by John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, and Allison Janney.
The film is set in the year 2070, fifteen years after artificial intelligence (AI) caused a nuclear explosion in Los Angeles, leading to a war between humans and AI.
We follow Joshua Taylor (Washington), a former special forces agent recruited to track down and kill the "Creator", a mysterious figure who developed a weapon powerful enough to end the war.
Director Edwards wrote the main character specifically for Washington after seeing his performance in Monsters and Men (2018). Many of the supporting actors and extras were locals from the area where filming took place, which was Thailand.
In Nepal, people from a small village by a Buddhist temple were used as actors. "Some of the kids agreed to shave their heads and played robot monks," Edwards said. "It was a bit surreal. They were all really excited to be in a Hollywood film."
Instead of filming in a studio with green screens and expensive computer effects to create sets and landscapes, Edwards decided it would be both more cost-effective and visually stunning to shoot on location in Asia.
The production visited eight different countries and meticulously selected each location based on the landscape and script requirements. "We picked the best spots: the volcanoes of Indonesia, Buddhist temples in the Himalayas, ruins in Cambodia, and floating villages," said Edwards, listing just a few of the many breathtaking locations in the film.
The Creator grossed $104.3 million worldwide and generally received positive reviews from critics. They praised the film as visually stunning, intelligent, and engaging, although some noted a forced third act and more predictable plot lines.
The film received two Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Visual/Special Effects at the Saturn Awards.
Do you want to see The Creator? You can find it on Prime Video.
In 2023, The Creator was released, a sci-fi action film conceived, directed, and produced by Gareth Edwards, who co-wrote the script with Chris Weitz. The leading roles are played by John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, and Allison Janney.
Story
The film is set in the year 2070, fifteen years after artificial intelligence (AI) caused a nuclear explosion in Los Angeles, leading to a war between humans and AI.
We follow Joshua Taylor (Washington), a former special forces agent recruited to track down and kill the "Creator", a mysterious figure who developed a weapon powerful enough to end the war.
Shaving Heads
Director Edwards wrote the main character specifically for Washington after seeing his performance in Monsters and Men (2018). Many of the supporting actors and extras were locals from the area where filming took place, which was Thailand.
In Nepal, people from a small village by a Buddhist temple were used as actors. "Some of the kids agreed to shave their heads and played robot monks," Edwards said. "It was a bit surreal. They were all really excited to be in a Hollywood film."
Filming On Location
Instead of filming in a studio with green screens and expensive computer effects to create sets and landscapes, Edwards decided it would be both more cost-effective and visually stunning to shoot on location in Asia.
The production visited eight different countries and meticulously selected each location based on the landscape and script requirements. "We picked the best spots: the volcanoes of Indonesia, Buddhist temples in the Himalayas, ruins in Cambodia, and floating villages," said Edwards, listing just a few of the many breathtaking locations in the film.
Positive Reviews
The Creator grossed $104.3 million worldwide and generally received positive reviews from critics. They praised the film as visually stunning, intelligent, and engaging, although some noted a forced third act and more predictable plot lines.
The film received two Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. Additionally, it was nominated for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Visual/Special Effects at the Saturn Awards.
Want To Watch?
Do you want to see The Creator? You can find it on Prime Video.
