Modern sci-fi masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (26 March 2013)

There are very few interesting or original science fiction films made anymore, usually they production places all of its emphasis on special effects and space invaders.
I had heard great reviews about this film before I originally saw it and I was not disappointed. I won't spoil the plot but the themes are interesting and emotive. There is a depressing almost hopeless theme throughout about loss, Insignificance and identity and that is conveyed by Sam Rockwell's stunning performance. Spacey who voices the initially sinister seeming AI character is adds to the unsettling and claustrophobic atmosphere in a similar way to HAL in 2001 where you can't help draw comparisons. Clint Mansell's soundtrack is beautiful and fits perfectly. It's a more accessible film to 2001 and Solaris but equally powerful. You won't need to be a sci-fi fan to appreciate this, one of the best films of recent years.