Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in recent years, and we have experienced the convenience brought by artificial intelligence in our lives. This piece of fragrant pastry tempts people to rush to get a piece of the pie, and it is foreseeable that we can enjoy more and more benefits in the future.
In terms of film and television, this theme is also a big fertilizer. To what extent artificial intelligence can develop, we can't think of it. Various companies have already made many excellent works, such as "Ex Machina", "Westworld", "Real Humans", etc.
The reason why it became a masterpiece is not only the bright sense of technology displayed in the film, but also because the film deeply discusses the relationship between people and technology , which satisfies our curiosity and prompts people to contemplate:
Artificial intelligence is developing so rapidly, is it good or bad?
Today I bring you a new work on artificial intelligence, the best cool movie in this year's artificial intelligence category - "Upgrade" !
Don't look at the simple and rough name of the movie, "Upgrade" is a proper thriller and hardcore sci-fi route. It was run by Ray Warner himself (who is Ray Warner, explained below), and with only a budget of 6 million, he forcibly cut a bloody path on the artificial intelligence theme that was played out. And the film has a very high degree of completion, the rhythm is simple and lively, and the opening ten minutes ushered in a climax.
The background of the story is built in a futuristic world of science and technology, where artificial intelligence and human life are perfectly combined.
The male protagonist, Gray, is an oldschool, keen on handmade machinery, refitting cars, and doesn't care about being covered in oil, which seems a bit out of tune with the technological society.
Gray's wife, Asha , is the exact opposite of Gray, serving in a technology-based company, and technology is playing around.
Although the young couples have their own advantages, they complain about each other's love and love.
One day, Gray refitted the car for the customer and was going to deliver it. He invited Asha to go, saying that the client's mansion would be an eye-opener for Asha.
This big guy is not simple. He is a technology genius and runs a well-known technology company, which is simply a benchmark in the industry.
The boss proudly showed them his important achievements, a smart chip (the size of a cockroach) called " Intelligent Brain ", which can be omnipotent after being implanted into the human body.
Asha admired her so much that she could not wait for a seal-like applause, but Gray disagreed and strengthened her oldschool beliefs.
On the way home, relying on the car's ability to drive automatically, the couple couldn't help but drive a "car" in the back seat of the car. As a result, the car went wrong and broke into the slum. This is good, not only did my car fail to drive, but also had a car accident.
What is even more terrifying is that a group of robbers are coming, and the couple is powerless to fight. Asha died tragically, and Gray was shot in the spine, causing hemiplegia.
In order to avenge his wife, Gray signed a non-disclosure agreement with the tech tycoon and accepted a brain implant operation .
Insert a friendly reminder, don't, don't, don't watch the movie during meal time, some of the scenes are so direct that it may cause people's physical discomfort. The picture of the operation is comparable to when a knife is used to cut a steak, where the tip of the knife passes, the steak bursts open, allowing people to feel the tightness and toughness of the meat tissue, as well as the sharpness of the knife.
The intellectual brain allowed Gray to stand up again and live a normal life. Using it smoothly, Gray was surprised to find that the brain was able to speak. WTF, this is different from the script, eh? What normal person can accept another voice in his head?
However, the intellectual brain is powerful beyond imagination. can talk? So easy, can chat with you when you are bored, and teach you how to deal with it when socializing. What's more, it will help you track down the real culprit, never forget it, and you can hack into the database to help you do the census, etc.
In the process of finding out the truth, Zhinao is a golden finger, omnipotent, and provides a lot of help to Gray, and Gray is increasingly relying on Zhinao.
What's more, the intellectual brain can not only provide intellectual assistance, but also control the actions of the physical body once the owner's consent is obtained. So in a life-and-death struggle, Gray looked horrified, shouting "Oh my God, be careful!" He couldn't bear to remind his opponent, "Oh man, don't stand up again", but on the other hand, he attacked quickly and accurately. , Quanquan generates wind, moves fatally.
The POV shooting method is used here to give people a novel sensory experience.
During the investigation, Gray approached the truth step by step, and he fought the enemy several times. At this time, Gray can be said to be inseparable from Zhinao, but the immediate crisis is that the father of Zhinao took a risk because he was dissatisfied with Gray, and exposed himself in a high-profile manner to attract the attention of the police, which violated the non-disclosure agreement, so the boss began to remotely shut down Brain.
The extremely smart brain left a way out for itself, and it directed Gray to find hackers and crack his authority.
Once the brain is turned off, Gray will turn into the cripple with paralyzed hands and feet. Facing the enemy who is about to pursue the door, Gray races against time to find the hacker.
In this way, with the existence of a bug like Zhinao, isn't the male protagonist just going through five barriers and six generals all the way, a proper cool text is a visual sense.
But, as the old saying goes, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
So, with such a powerful intellectual brain, how does Gray manage it?
Or, already "he".
The film's male lead, played by Logan Marshall-Green . Is this buddy familiar? He has starred in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "Prometheus".
Wrong, the familiar eyes are obviously because he and Tang Lao Shi are like twin brothers!
Of course, Rogan's acting skills are worthy of recognition. In the movie, Gray is half paralyzed and needs to rely on his brain to control his limbs, so the whole person's actions are a kind of weird mechanical feeling. And he rejected Zhinao from the early stage and did not dare to kill. In the later stage, when you are integrated with the intellectual brain and enjoy the killing, the attitude and emotional changes in this process can be conveyed to the audience very accurately.
At the beginning of this article, the director Ray Warner was mentioned . Who is he?
He is the man behind Wen Ziren !
If you don't even know who Wen Ziren is? That……
I can only be honest about science?♀️.
Wen Ziren is currently one of the hottest directors in Hollywood. He has directed blockbusters such as "Fast and Furious 7" and "Aquaman", and has a good reputation. He also created the "Conjuring" series and is a talented director.
Ray Warner and Wen Ziren complement each other. He is Wen Ziren's college friend. They filmed the famous "Chainsaw" together and became famous in one battle!
"Chainsaw" is directed by Wen Ziren and written by Ray Warner. Ray Warner also starred in the leading actor " Adam ".
They were originally a pair of talented golden partners, but because most of the films were directed by Wen Ziren, many fans only recognized Wen Ziren's golden sign in their hearts.
Until recently, Ray Warner wrote and directed this "Upgrade", which severely refreshed the fans' impression of him. He came out of the light of Wen Ziren, which made more fans remember his name, and also proved that he has the ability to direct, screenwriter and perform at the same time.
The film has a strong and classic cyberpunk style. Since the classic masterpieces such as "Blade Runner" and "The Matrix", although more and more sci-fi movies of this type have been filmed, few can be praised. less.
The selling point of this film is not only the director, but also the production company Blumhouse . Last year, the two topical horror films "Escape from the Dead" and "Happy Death Day" were produced by the company, and the quality is trustworthy.
Of course, there are more or less details in the film that make people feel that they are not clear enough, but it is not a flaw, and the controversy must be hot. The overall sense of rhythm, atmosphere rendering, and plot design all make the small-budget movie "Upgrade" a surprise in 2018 .
I hope that friends who like science fiction, artificial intelligence and other themes don't miss this great film!
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