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Automata
Autómata
2014 110 min Bulgaria, Spain R 18+
★5.3
Thriller, Science Fiction
Director: Gabe Ibáñez
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Description
Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.
Budget:
$7M
Worldwide:
$6.24M
Starring
Antonio Banderas
Actor
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Actor
Dylan McDermott
Actor
Awards
Goya Awards 2015
— Best Cinematography
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2014
— Golden Shell
Goya Awards 2015
— Best Sound
Goya Awards 2015
— Best Costume Design
Goya Awards 2015
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Autómata is a polarizing, low-budget science fiction film that prioritizes philosophical contemplation over traditional action-oriented spectacle. While its visual design and ambitious thematic exploration of AI evolution earn praise, the film's slow pacing, derivative script, and underdeveloped characters frequently divide audiences.
| Production | The robot design and post-apocalyptic atmosphere effectively utilize a modest budget to create a grounded, bleak aesthetic. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a thoughtful, philosophical drama exploring the evolution of AI rather than the high-octane action blockbuster suggested by its marketing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on derivative tropes and thinly sketched secondary characters, leading to accusations of a hollow narrative. | |
| Pacing | The slow, contemplative pacing and heavy reliance on long monologues alienate viewers seeking traditional genre excitement, while others appreciate it as an immersive, meditative departure from standard sci-fi. | |
| Acting | Performances are highly contested, with some praising Banderas for a nuanced, departure-from-type performance, while others criticize his character's arc as jarring and lacking emotional depth. |