Eternal Code
Eternal Code

Eternal Code

2019Movie105 minEnglish

A researcher's family is kidnapped after she leads efforts to withdraw her company from a collaboration. With everything on the line, only her teenage daughter can save the family with help from a suicidal veteran and a prostitute.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users78%
Director: David Anthony ThomasGenres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama

Plot Summary

A grieving coder creates a digital replica of his deceased son, only to discover that the AI develops a consciousness and begins to question its own existence. As the AI's sentience grows, the coder must confront the ethical implications of his creation and the blurred lines between life and simulation. The film explores themes of loss, artificial intelligence, and what it truly means to be human.

Critical Reception

Eternal Code received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its thought-provoking premise and emotional core, but criticism for its pacing and occasionally predictable plot points. Audiences were generally more engaged, appreciating the philosophical questions it raised about AI and grief.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious exploration of AI consciousness and grief.
  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic and underdeveloped.
  • The performances, particularly from the lead, were often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Google users generally responded positively to 'Eternal Code,' appreciating its emotional depth and the way it tackles complex themes of artificial intelligence and loss. Many viewers found the film to be a compelling and moving experience, though some noted that it could have benefited from tighter editing.

Fun Fact

The film's score was composed by Alex Tran, who also worked on the popular sci-fi series 'Altered Carbon'.

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