Archive

Name: Archive
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: July 10, 2020
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Hadisha Sovetova, Hans Peterson, Imre Csók, Jeremy Wheeler, Lia Williams

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Vertical Entertainment | Release Date (Streaming): July 10, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Hadisha Sovetova, Hans Peterson, Imre Csók, Jeremy Wheeler, Lia Williams, Peter Ferdinando, Rhona Mitra, Richard Glover, Stacy Martin, Theo James, Timea Maday Kinga, Toby Jones

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

Director: Gavin Rothery

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 109 min

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Enrique Acosta

Jul 9, 2020

Gavin Rothery understands that filmmaking is a visual medium. The story of Archive is told through pictures as much as dialogue. In some of the most effective and integral scenes, no one is talking. Archive is an old story told well. Read full review

Polygon Tasha Robinson

Jul 11, 2020

It’s highly competent throughout, and outright brilliant at times, but it lacks the necessary level of connection with the real world. And by the end, it’s lost track even of its own hard-earned but fragile sense of emotion. Read full review

John DeFore

Jul 10, 2020

The feature writing/directing debut for a man whose history is in art departments, it should be no surprise that the pic looks wonderful, with distinctive design and lush settings; but Rothery also fares well with the human element, helped by a mature lead performance by Theo James, best known for the YA Divergent franchise. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Monica Castillo

Jul 10, 2020

Archive is a somewhat unwieldy sci-fi thriller to get into. The plot twists are many, and so are the cliches. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jul 7, 2020

Put these elements together with some solid acting by James and a touching turn by the Parisian Martin, and Archive becomes a genre film that, if it doesn’t transcend the sum of its parts, at least has the parts to let us buy in and enjoy the story that it’s telling, derivative as it is. Read full review

Guy Lodge

Jul 9, 2020

The sleek result, like the scientist’s hi-tech Frankenstein creation, impressively looks and sounds the part, without quite having a soul of its own. That’s enough to make Archive a compelling calling card for the British freshman, with the promise of more advanced models to come. Read full review

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Asper12

Jul 10, 2020

Beautiful movie, surprisingly emotional for a scifi. Amazing performances from the cast especially Theo James who finally gets the chance to show his acting range in a movie! Stunning visuals and great writing/direction from Gavin Rothery. Must watch 10/10

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Corvin

Oct 27, 2020

Every beautiful moment is encapsulated in the dance scene. Before and after he walks in.

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LouCM

Jul 14, 2020

Gavin Rothery begins a new career as director with a well written and visually stunning sci-fi movie. In 2009, Rothery was a key figure behind Duncan Jones' sci-fi masterpiece "Moon": the moon base, Gerty the robot and all the vehicles were all designed by him. Now, Rothery gives anotherGavin Rothery begins a new career as director with a well written and visually stunning sci-fi movie. In 2009, Rothery was a key figure behind Duncan Jones' sci-fi masterpiece "Moon": the moon base, Gerty the robot and all the vehicles were all designed by him. Now, Rothery gives another proof of his visual talent with "Archive". Some people said that "Archive" is a sort of "Ex Machina meets Black Mirror", but I think that's not the right comparison. In my opinion this movie is more a spiritual sequel to "Moon", with the same depht in all its charactersations and the same taste for world building and atmosphere. Yeah, maybe "Moon" was more innovative, but I don't care. This is a kind of sci-fi that's extremely difficoult to find today. This movie is precious. Go watch it immediately if you like the genre… Expand

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viroodiem

Jul 31, 2020

While parts of it may seem ripped from TVtropes for generic sci fi, Archive is the epitome of what good low budget sci fi can accomplish. It tells a compelling story from its own angle. Lead actor Theo James was solid in the film, Especially given as much screen time as he gets due to theWhile parts of it may seem ripped from TVtropes for generic sci fi, Archive is the epitome of what good low budget sci fi can accomplish. It tells a compelling story from its own angle. Lead actor Theo James was solid in the film, Especially given as much screen time as he gets due to the nature of the story. Supporting cast do adequate job moving the plot along.

In all it was an enjoyable experience. Far FAR better than the other sci fi flick popped out by netflix the same week The Old Guard. Archive succeeds everywhere that film fails miserably. 8.75/10… Expand

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Tom1957

Dec 31, 2020

A surprisingly good SciFi movie. Absorbing, touching and a good storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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AlRaf

Apr 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I couldn't finally figure out what was the movie trying to do. Making fun of me? Was it a strong AI movie? Was is it about the 'Archive'? Did it use Sci-fi to describe the love between George and Jules? None of them! It actually ruined the whole thing by the wrong ending. You know, everything isn't that bad before the ending, I even believe it was a good movie. I really liked the idea of Archive, I liked the way that film described the past and motivations of George with a really nice fellow, it was very well-directed. But with the wrong ending, it turned into an average movie, from a 7.5 or even 8(if AI robots behaviours were more realistic). Rothery should have spent more time to create real AI robots(and not just human in a metal body), instead of trying to make the final scene more shocking.… Expand

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Zecko

Dec 24, 2020

Movie is so bad that I'm writing negative reviews instead of watching it. I'd turn it off but I paid good money for it.

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