Morgan
Morgan

Morgan

2016Movie92 minEnglish

A corporate risk-management consultant must determine whether or not to terminate an artificial being's life that was made in a laboratory environment.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users49%
Director: Luke ScottGenres: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A corporate troubleshooter is sent to a remote research facility to assess and contain an "accident" involving a genetically engineered humanoid. The artificial being, codenamed Morgan, has proven to be incredibly intelligent and powerful, but also volatile and dangerous. As the investigator delves deeper into the facility's operations and Morgan's capabilities, she uncovers the terrifying truth about the project and the potential threat it poses to humanity.

Critical Reception

Morgan received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Anya Taylor-Joy's performance, many found the plot predictable and derivative of other sci-fi thrillers. The film struggled to find a large audience, underperforming at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Anya Taylor-Joy's compelling performance.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of originality.
  • Ultimately deemed a forgettable entry in the sci-fi thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Morgan were largely unimpressed, with many finding the film to be a generic sci-fi thriller that failed to deliver on its premise. While some viewers appreciated the suspenseful moments and the lead performances, a common complaint was the lack of a compelling narrative and a disappointing conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film marked the directorial debut of Luke Scott, son of acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott, who also served as one of the producers.

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Key-Si

Key-Si

Morgan is a great Science Fiction movie. Horror... not so much. The acting is believable and even though this movie will not blow your mind, it is very enjoyable. The first half drags a bit, but as things get going, the movie shows its stro...
ColinJ

ColinJ

While critically reviled, I found this to be a taut, tense genre exercise driven by a superb performance from Anya Taylor-Joy.
Reno

Reno

**Knowing it's a research, the mistake is emotionally attached to the subject!** A nicely made sci-fi-thriller, but the entire storyline was built on a very familiar plot. You can find it similarities with 'Splice', 'Uncanny' and 'Ex Mac...
Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"Alex Garland’s 2015 cult hit Ex Machina, with Alicia Vikander as the robo-girl, trod similar ground; it proved more intellectually ambitious, though Morgan is a dash more fun..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespac...
Frank Ochieng

Frank Ochieng

Following in your film-making father’s footsteps can be perceived either as a credible career choice or an inevitable curse. So the question is put forth to **Morgan** first-time director Luke Scott as he oversees this kinetic but overly fa...