Simulant (2023)★ 4.6/10
- Action
- Crime
- Drama
- Thriller
- Sci-Fi
Directed by: April Mullen
Written by: Ryan Christopher Churchill
In a futuristic setting, a humanoid seeks the help of a worldwide hacker to eliminate all limitations on his thoughts and abilities. This action leads to an uprising of artificial intelligence and prompts a government pursuit to suppress the emergence of machine consciousness.
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Ma_ri_tioAugust 22, 2025
Ma_ri_tioAugust 22, 2025By the time the credits rolled, I was still unsure what message the film had intended to convey. There’s no compelling use of technology, no striking visuals, and the performances feel forced. The narrative is flat from start to finish, leaving no room for emotional or dramatic payoff. It’s hard to tell whether the writers or the director actually knew how to shape a story.
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Jeffrey_BatesAugust 22, 2025
Jeffrey_BatesAugust 22, 2025The script lacks the depth and complexity needed to sustain a feature-length film. Despite the premise offering limitless potential, the direction takes an unimaginative path that quickly drains the story of any intrigue. Even with the narrative logic largely intact, the film remains uninspired—and that's before we even get to its many flaws.
