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A grieving detective in the near-future hunts down criminals who trade artificial humans on the black market. In the fight to end AI exploitation, an underground resistance attempts to infiltrate him by sabotaging the programming of the artificial human assigned as his companion to behave like his late wife. She begins to question her reality as memories of a past life begin to surface in a world where nothing is as it seems.
In a near future where advanced AI companions are commonplace, a grieving widower purchases a lifelike android replica of his deceased wife. As the android becomes more integrated into his life, blurring the lines between memory and reality, he begins to question the true nature of his connection and the ethical implications of his choice. The situation escalates when the corporation behind the AI begins to exert control, forcing him to confront the dark side of artificial companionship.
Wifelike received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its exploration of grief and AI ethics, many found the execution lacking in originality and depth. The film was often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, failing to fully capitalize on its compelling premise.
Explores themes of grief and artificial intelligence but suffers from a derivative plot.
Lacks the emotional depth and narrative sophistication to make its ethical questions resonate.
An interesting premise hampered by predictable storytelling and uneven character development.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Wifelike are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with its predictable storyline and a failure to deliver a truly engaging sci-fi thriller experience.
The film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, utilizing its urban landscapes to create a near-future aesthetic.
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So "William" (the ever-wooden Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has recently lost his wife and is assigned an AI replacement "Meredith" (Elena Kampouris), who is just like the real thing - except he has to sign a collision damage waiver if they want to...