Transcendence
Yesterday, Dr. Will Caster was only human...
Yesterday, Dr. Will Caster was only human...
Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
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2014
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Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
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Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
119 min
Release date:
16 Apr 2014
Country:
CN, US, GB
Languages:
English
Budget:
$100,000,000
Revenue:
$103,039,258
Awards:
3 wins & 5 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
One of those "control technology or it will control you" sermons that nonetheless enlists the usual heap of technically advanced special effects.
– Stephanie Zacharek,
Village Voice,
18 Apr 2014
rotten:
"Transcendence" is a moronic stew of competing impulses - bad science meets bad sociology meets bad theology ...
– Andrew O'Hehir,
Salon.com,
20 Apr 2014
rotten:
When it's all over, you will turn on your iPhone and ask Siri to find you a good restaurant for a bite to eat near the theater. And you will have learned nothing.
– Christy Lemire,
ChristyLemire.com,
21 Apr 2014
rotten:
Remember when paycheck-hungry actors were accused of phoning in a performance? Johnny Depp spins that for millennials in Transcendence by Skpying in his performance.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr 2014
rotten:
The movie is rhythmless, shapeless, and, with the exception of a few shots, cheesy-looking.
– David Denby,
New Yorker,
5 May 2014