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Morgan
2016 92 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★5.5
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Luke Scott
Trailers
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Teaser
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Description
A corporate risk-management consultant must determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being's life that was made in a laboratory environment.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$3.92M
Worldwide:
$8.81M
Starring
Kate Mara
Actor
Anya Taylor-Joy
Actor
Rose Leslie
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Morgan is a visually polished but derivative sci-fi thriller that relies heavily on genre tropes already perfected by its predecessors. While the performances from Anya Taylor-Joy and Kate Mara are widely praised, the film suffers from a thin, predictable screenplay that struggles to balance its philosophical ambitions with its action-heavy second half.
| Acting | Anya Taylor-Joy and Kate Mara deliver strong, committed performances that elevate the material. | |
| Cinematography | The film features striking cinematography and effective visual design that create a polished aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered derivative, rehashing well-worn artificial human tropes without adding fresh perspective. | |
| Pacing | The narrative trajectory is inconsistent, with a promising, character-driven first half undermined by a move toward generic action in the second half. | |
| Ending | The film's ending divides audiences between those who appreciate the shock impact and those who find the twist entirely predictable. | |
| Theme | Viewers disagree on the film's philosophical depth, with some finding it a thoughtful examination of ethics and others dismissing the themes as hollow and poorly developed. |