Archive
Archive

Archive

2020Movie109 minEnglish

2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users78%
Director: Gavin RotheryGenres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the year 2038, George Almore is a brilliant but grief-stricken scientist working in a remote facility. His ultimate goal is to create a truly sentient artificial intelligence that can reunite him with his deceased wife. As he makes significant breakthroughs, he must confront the ethical implications of his creation and the potential dangers it poses.

Critical Reception

Archive garnered a generally positive reception from critics, who praised its ambitious concept, thoughtful exploration of AI and grief, and strong performance from Theo James. Some noted that the pacing could be slow at times, but overall it was seen as a solid and intelligent sci-fi entry.

What Reviewers Say

  • A thought-provoking and emotionally resonant sci-fi film.
  • Theo James delivers a compelling performance as a scientist grappling with grief and ambition.
  • The film explores complex themes of AI, consciousness, and loss with intelligence.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intelligent script and the emotional depth brought by the lead actor. Many found the exploration of artificial intelligence and its relationship with human emotion to be captivating, although some felt the narrative became a bit convoluted in its latter half.

Fun Fact

Director Gavin Rothery initially conceived the film's core concept years prior to its production and developed it through various stages, including a script and a short film, before the feature-length version was realized.

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Ahmad

Ahmad

Wow! It’s rare for a film to render me completely speechless, but this one did just that. “Archive” is a visually stunning and emotionally moving film. The set design is immersive and transports the viewer into the world of the story. Th...
therapist

therapist

Initially I thought it was a movie about A.I. since it's a catchy word in tech these days. The movie moves in a slow pace and sometimes I felt a little bored, but the ending was nice. Soundtrack was great. The robots could use a li...