The Inventor
The Inventor

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The Inventor

2023
Movie
92 min
English

The insatiably curious and headstrong inventor Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, inventing flying contraptions, incredible machines, and study the human body. There, joined in his adventure by the audacious princess Marguerite, Leonardo will uncover the answer to the ultimate question – "What is the meaning of it all?"

Insights

IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users88%
Director: Alex GibneyGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos. It delves into how Holmes, a Stanford dropout, convinced the world of her revolutionary blood-testing technology, attracting billions in investment and a constellation of powerful allies. The film explores the deception, ambition, and eventual exposure that led to her conviction.

Critical Reception

The Inventor received widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising Alex Gibney's masterful storytelling and in-depth investigation into the Theranos scandal. The documentary was lauded for its compelling narrative, tight pacing, and revealing interviews with key figures involved, effectively dissecting the complex web of lies and manipulation.

What Reviewers Say

  • A meticulously crafted and compelling exposé of corporate fraud.

  • Gibney masterfully unravels the psychology behind the deception.

  • Timely and important, highlighting the dangers of unchecked ambition and hype.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the documentary for its engrossing nature and clear explanation of the Theranos saga. Viewers found Elizabeth Holmes to be a fascinating, albeit alarming, subject, and appreciated the film's comprehensive look at the scandal.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 96th Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

During her trial, Elizabeth Holmes's distinctive deep voice, which she claimed was a result of changing her vocal cords, was a topic of much discussion and scrutiny.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I was quite nervous at the start here when I saw how many production companies were involved - it looked like a recipe for a mess. Well it isn't. It's certainly an amalgam of animated styles featuring everything from flat 2-D drawing to com...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/the-inventor-review-too-generic-yet-still-satisfying/ "The Inventor cannot escape its script's creative limitations and generic messages, but it remains a somewhat interesting viewing, fu...