Automatons

In a dystopian future, a ruthless corporation controls the population through advanced automatons. A group of rebels discovers a way to fight back, leading to a high-stakes battle for freedom. They must outsmart the machines and expose the corporation's sinister plans before humanity is completely subjugated.

Automatons received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempts at a gritty sci-fi atmosphere and action sequences, many found the film to be an uninspired entry in the genre.

• Lacks originality in its plot and character development.

• Visuals and action sequences were sometimes praised but couldn't save the film.

• Often described as a forgettable entry in the sci-fi genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests it was not a widely seen or impactful film, with many viewers finding it to be a below-average sci-fi thriller.

Director Gareth Edwards, also a credited actor in the film, would later achieve significant fame for directing the 2014 film 'Godzilla' and 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.