GOLIA
GOLIA

Movie spotlight

GOLIA

2023
Movie
23 min
Danish

An attempt to hack into the exploitative tech giant GOLIA has dire consequences for members of the hacker group Xtinct Bugs, Marcus and Ronja, in a near future where consumerism and climate crisis has left much of the world in ruins.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Alex ProyasGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a lone hunter named Golia survives in a desolate wasteland, scavenging for resources and battling mutated creatures. When he stumbles upon a hidden sanctuary of survivors, he must choose between his solitary existence and fighting for humanity's future against a relentless, encroaching darkness.

Critical Reception

GOLIA received a mixed-to-positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious visual style and atmospheric tension, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film was particularly noted for its strong production design and creature effects, though its narrative pacing was a point of contention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with impressive creature design.

  • Engaging atmosphere but a familiar and somewhat disappointing story.

  • A solid sci-fi thriller that doesn't quite reach its full potential.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlighted the film's impressive visuals and the intense, claustrophobic atmosphere. Many appreciated the creature designs and the generally grim, post-apocalyptic setting. However, some viewers felt the plot lacked originality and character development, with a few finding the ending anticlimactic.

Fun Fact

Director Alex Proyas drew inspiration for GOLIA's desolate aesthetic from classic post-apocalyptic films like 'Mad Max' and 'A Boy and His Dog', aiming for a gritty, lived-in feel.

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