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InTrippyEntropySep 19, 2021

It's okay. But spends too much time on technology and corporate Intrigue. Which is not as interesting as questions like, what makes us human? Solaris and ex machina does it Better. Or even demon seed. Which is not about demons at all.

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matt40Aug 13, 2020

Some critics were too harsh! I loved it! Just check it out you won't regret it.

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ZeckoDec 24, 2020

Movie is so bad that I'm writing negative reviews instead of watching it. I'd turn it off but I paid good money for it.

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travellingworldJul 10, 2020

Hours later I'm still thinking about this film. Gavin Rothery has created an otherworldly environment that is both ethereal and industrial at the same time (can that even be a thing but it is). The J3 sequence (when you watch you'll know whatHours later I'm still thinking about this film. Gavin Rothery has created an otherworldly environment that is both ethereal and industrial at the same time (can that even be a thing but it is). The J3 sequence (when you watch you'll know what I'm talking about) is super bad-a$$ cool. It's indescribable. The cinematography is stunning and the score is gorgeous. Kudos to Theo James and Stacy Martin for their stellar performances. Without saying too much, the ending will leave you gob-smacked and in need of a rewatch.… Expand

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Asper12Jul 10, 2020

Beautiful movie, surprisingly emotional for a scifi. Amazing performances from the cast especially Theo James who finally gets the chance to show his acting range in a movie! Stunning visuals and great writing/direction from Gavin Rothery.Beautiful movie, surprisingly emotional for a scifi. Amazing performances from the cast especially Theo James who finally gets the chance to show his acting range in a movie! Stunning visuals and great writing/direction from Gavin Rothery. Must watch 10/10… Expand

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Judge_ReddJul 13, 2020

Damn near the entire theater left during this movie. I stuck around waiting for it to make sense. This is a poor man's attempt at Ex Machina. Characters were introduced and plot points happened with astounding redundancy and zeroDamn near the entire theater left during this movie. I stuck around waiting for it to make sense. This is a poor man's attempt at Ex Machina. Characters were introduced and plot points happened with astounding redundancy and zero additional context given. This movie made no sense. I looked at my date afterwards, and she said this movie sucked. The soundtrack was okay, though.… Expand

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LouCMJul 14, 2020

Gavin Rothery begins a new career as director with a well written and visually stunning sci-fi movie. In 2009, Rothery was a key figure behind Duncan Jones' sci-fi masterpiece "Moon": the moon base, Gerty the robot and all the vehicles wereGavin Rothery begins a new career as director with a well written and visually stunning sci-fi movie. In 2009, Rothery was a key figure behind Duncan Jones' sci-fi masterpiece "Moon": the moon base, Gerty the robot and all the vehicles were all designed by him. Now, Rothery gives another proof of his visual talent with "Archive". Some people said that "Archive" is a sort of "Ex Machina meets Black Mirror", but I think that's not the right comparison. In my opinion this movie is more a spiritual sequel to "Moon", with the same depht in all its charactersations and the same taste for world building and atmosphere. Yeah, maybe "Moon" was more innovative, but I don't care. This is a kind of sci-fi that's extremely difficoult to find today. This movie is precious. Go watch it immediately if you like the genre… Expand

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CorvinOct 27, 2020

Every beautiful moment is encapsulated in the dance scene. Before and after he walks in.

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viroodiemJul 31, 2020

While parts of it may seem ripped from TVtropes for generic sci fi, Archive is the epitome of what good low budget sci fi can accomplish. It tells a compelling story from its own angle. Lead actor Theo James was solid in the film, EspeciallyWhile parts of it may seem ripped from TVtropes for generic sci fi, Archive is the epitome of what good low budget sci fi can accomplish. It tells a compelling story from its own angle. Lead actor Theo James was solid in the film, Especially given as much screen time as he gets due to the nature of the story. Supporting cast do adequate job moving the plot along.

In all it was an enjoyable experience. Far FAR better than the other sci fi flick popped out by netflix the same week The Old Guard. Archive succeeds everywhere that film fails miserably. 8.75/10… Expand

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Tom1957Dec 31, 2020

A surprisingly good SciFi movie. Absorbing, touching and a good storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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sportonerAug 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I expected a movie that raises the eternal questions. What is human? Can a digital mind think or does imitate consciousness? Can the robots dream? I have found them. The second prototype grasped the core of humanity: the passion that makes us alive. And she failed, just like a human. She burned herself with the flame of a newborn soul. But the ending ruined everything. It killed all plotlines. It devaluated all achievements and character progress… Expand

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BBuhlerJul 18, 2020

For a directorial debut,you would never know it. If you liked Moon, this is that but arguably better. There is to much to unpack about this films themes, I would rather you just watch it. If you can, go in fresh without watching a trailer atFor a directorial debut,you would never know it. If you liked Moon, this is that but arguably better. There is to much to unpack about this films themes, I would rather you just watch it. If you can, go in fresh without watching a trailer at all. Gavin Rothery (the writer,director) has made something very special here that sci-fi fans can get lost in. A+… Expand

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GlendecoJul 19, 2020

What a gem of a movie!So full of real emotion which I wasnt expecting from a sci-fi type movie. Theo James is superb and shows just what an amazing actor he really is! the ending ...wow. Find myself still thinking about it days later. Will beWhat a gem of a movie!So full of real emotion which I wasnt expecting from a sci-fi type movie. Theo James is superb and shows just what an amazing actor he really is! the ending ...wow. Find myself still thinking about it days later. Will be watching this over and over again. 10/10 from me.… Expand

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AlRafApr 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I couldn't finally figure out what was the movie trying to do. Making fun of me? Was it a strong AI movie? Was is it about the 'Archive'? Did it use Sci-fi to describe the love between George and Jules? None of them! It actually ruined the whole thing by the wrong ending. You know, everything isn't that bad before the ending, I even believe it was a good movie. I really liked the idea of Archive, I liked the way that film described the past and motivations of George with a really nice fellow, it was very well-directed. But with the wrong ending, it turned into an average movie, from a 7.5 or even 8(if AI robots behaviours were more realistic). Rothery should have spent more time to create real AI robots(and not just human in a metal body), instead of trying to make the final scene more shocking.… Expand

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DeralacAug 21, 2022

This movie is yet another plodding story with pointlessly drawn out scenes filling in because there is nothing to tell. Stop trying to turn short stories into shows and movies. Just because it’s on camera doesn’t make it good. Story tellingThis movie is yet another plodding story with pointlessly drawn out scenes filling in because there is nothing to tell. Stop trying to turn short stories into shows and movies. Just because it’s on camera doesn’t make it good. Story telling is not just adjectives. It includes character development, dialogue and some verbs. Writers these days are incompetent, inept and boring. I do not have time to waste watching an actor walk about, stare off into nothing, brush his teeth, drive about or any of numerous ways they waste time in shows and movies. If you do not have a good story to tell then stfu and stop wasting everyone’s time.… Expand

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DeadlyAug 22, 2020

This movie is great in so many ways, it deals with perhaps the most important aspects of the 21st century in a brilliant way.