Rotten
Visually inspired but thematically derivative, the apocalyptic sci-fi drama "Automata" pits humans against robots with predictable results.
Michael Rechtshaffen, Los Angeles Times
Automata
Your time is coming to an end – Ours is now beginning
2014 · 1h 50m · R
Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
Gabe Ibáñez
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Gabe Ibáñez Director
- Antonio Banderas as Jacq Vaucan
- Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Rachel Vaucan
- Melanie Griffith as Dra. Dupre / Cleo (voice)
- Dylan McDermott as Wallace
- Tim McInnerny as Vernon Conway
- Andy Nyman as Ellis
- David Ryall as Dominic Hawk
- Andrew Tiernan as Manager
- Christa Campbell as ROC Technician
- Christina Tam Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
30%
Tomatometer
Fresh
One gets the feeling of witnessing some kind of primordial origin story about parallel destinies for the human race and the intelligent machines we make.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Rotten
"Automata" is a movie that's all look and no feel, all sizzle and no steak; while it's remarkably easy to appreciate a film with such nimble visuals, the lead-footed storytelling makes it difficult to care.
James Rocchi, TheWrap
Rotten
There are interesting ideas here, but they are swallowed up in dull, poorly choreographed shootouts and other action nonsense.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Rotten
Automata's generic urban 2044 dystopia is a realm of hazily gray CGI buildings, many rubble-strewn and abandoned.
Vadim Rizov, AV Club
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