Eva
Eva

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Eva

2023
Movie
95 min
Malay

The story tells a lawyer with a personality disorder, freeing a criminal, then becoming a ruthless woman. Trapped in one body, Eva, Mike and Amy are 3 separate individual trapped in one body. Eva is well renowned lawyer who was diagnosed with split personalities. Mike and Amy are her alters developed from her traumatic childhood caused by her own father. Elly, Eva's sister has always been there for her since day one. Miqal, Eva's son too has been well accustom to Eva's alters. Driven by vengeance that her father had caused her, Eva and her alters started to plan to set revenge on the rapist that Eva had set free. Miqal become to get suspicious when he saw weird happening in the house through his "cctv".

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IMDb6.0/10
Google Users75%
Director: Kike MaílloGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a near future where artificial intelligence is commonplace, a brilliant scientist dedicates himself to creating a robot child capable of complex emotions and consciousness. His work is driven by a profound personal loss and the hope of finding a successor to his own legacy. As the AI develops, it begins to exhibit an unexpected and powerful connection with the scientist's estranged daughter, blurring the lines between creation and genuine being.

Critical Reception

Eva was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its ambitious themes and visual style, though some found its narrative pacing uneven. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with many appreciating its philosophical questions about humanity and AI, while others were less engaged by its emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of AI and humanity.

  • Admired for its striking visual design and atmospheric tension.

  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and emotional detachment.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's futuristic vision and its attempts to grapple with complex ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence and the nature of consciousness. Many found the relationship between the characters compelling, though a significant portion felt the plot could have been more engaging or developed further.

Fun Fact

The film was initially conceived by director Kike Maíllo several years prior to its release, with development facing numerous challenges and revisions.

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