S03E18: Archive (2020) - When Sci-Fi Dreams Turn Into Nightmares
Ever watched a film that had you completely hooked for 90 minutes, only to have it all come crashing down with one of cinema's most frustrating tropes? Welcome to my review of Gavin Rothery's Archive - a movie that had all the ingredients for sci-fi greatness but committed the ultimate cinematic sin.
In this review, I dive deep into:
Archive explores grief, obsession, and what it means to be human through the lens of AI & resurrection technology. George's quest to bring back his dead wife Jules raises profound questions about consciousness, sacrifice, and the ethics of creating life. The film's world feels lived-in and authentic, with practical effects that seamlessly blend with CGI.
But then... that ending happened. And it's not just weak - it's a complete violation of the audience contract.
This is a film that could have been an all-time classic but instead becomes a cautionary tale about narrative trust.
What did you think of Archive? Team J2 or Team "Legs Are Optional?" Let me know in the comments!
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