Artificial Intelligence is one of the interesting sub-genres in world cinema. Science fiction can be more appealing and intriguing to audiences and Artificial Intelligence just adds more flavor to the genre. In world cinema, there are numerous films that touched this subject. In fact, we have some interesting ones in Indian Cinema too. Well, not taking much time for introduction, here are some of the best movies that are based on Artificial Intelligence. Have a look…
It will be best to start this list with an Indian movie. S. Shankar is definitely the director the whole country will look after. His movies so far have been the most entertaining and at the same time give a social message. Shankar is one of the few directors who use technology to the best use. Coming to Enthiran, Shankar is at his best. The film is based on Artificial Intelligence where the protagonist Vaseegaran, played by Rajinikanth, creates a humanoid Robot called Chitti. He gives Chitti feelings which creates all the problems. Enthiran is a small example that showcases the side effects of Artificial Intelligence. If misused, AI can create havoc.
Can Robots have feelings? What happens when Robots can think of themselves? Wall-E is the best answer to this question. It is one of the well made Animated films based on Artificial Intelligence. The movie is set up in the 29th century where no living is found on the planet Earth. Wall-E which is abbreviated as Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class is the only Robot left on Earth. Wall-E’s routine was to make garbage cubes and tidying up the planet. One day, he falls for otherworldly Robot EVE who was sent to scan any life on Earth. Wall-E follows her and the rest of the film is all but exciting. Wall-E though is an animated film based on AI, the emotions are well built. It is one of the best movies in the lot.
Though made in 1999, The Matrix is one of the best-made films in the Science Fiction, Artificial Intelligence genres. Watch in 2020, the film still looks contemporary. A computer hacker known by the name Neo is in search of the question What is Matrix. He believes only Morpheus who is believed to be the most dangerous person living on earth could answer this. He meets Morpheus finally through Trinity. What happens next is one of the best things you will watch. The action sequences, AI setup has been beautifully conceived. Don’t miss this film.
Action movie lovers would have definitely watched the Terminator series by now. This series is one of the best action thrillers that use technology to the fullest. The basic plotline in all the Terminator movies is almost the same. Terminators that are nothing but machines will be sent to Earth on a mission. Coming to Terminator 2, it was set up after the first Terminator failed mission. Sarah Connor gives birth to John Connor who can be the future leader of human resistance. So Skynet sends Terminator version T-1000 to kill him. Another Terminator T-800 tries to save them. Arnold Schwarzenegger is just awesome in this series. All the movies in this series are super successful. The legendary and visionary director James Cameron has directed this movie.
The film is one of the best science fiction thrillers of all time. When four advanced replicants, (Robots) escape to the Earth, Rick Deckard who is also a replicant by himself agrees to hunt them down. What happens next form the crux of the story. Released in the year 1982, the film first received a lukewarm response. However, it later became a cult classic and one of the all-time best movies.
When a threat to humanity rises, a hero will rise to the occasion. I, Robot follow this basic theme plot. Will Smith has performed extraordinarily in this science fiction action entertainer. I, Robot is one of the best action films and it performed superbly at the box office. When Spooner investigates the alleged suicide of U.S.R founder Alfred Lanning, a larger threat to humanity was unveiled. What will Spooner do to save mankind?
This film is a legendary science fiction film which can also be termed as epic. If you are interested in space films then 2001: A Space Odyssey should be your start. You should watch this movie before knowing anything about the story. This film was nominated for four Academy Awards. 2001: A Space Odyssey is termed as one of the most influential movies ever made.
The secret to any kind of film is to find the right emotions and it should be struck hard with the audience. David is a highly advanced robotic boy who dreams of becoming a real boy so that he can win the love of his mother who abandoned him. Steven Spielberg, the legendary filmmaker has attempted this Artificial Intelligence movie, and needless to say, it is one of the best in the lot. Don’t miss it.
Avengers: Age of Ultron is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is based on the Marvel Comics conceived by Stan Lee. When Artificial Intelligence thinks of itself then comes the real problems. Tony Stark and Bruce Banner in this movie try to transfer Artificial Intelligence in Loki’s Scepter to his Ultron defense system. However, Ultron decides to kill mankind in order to save the planet. With human extinction on the verge, all the Superheroes come together once again and this time they will have additional help in the form of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. Age of Ultron is based on Artificial Intelligence but the movie is best known for the Marvel Super Heroes. If you haven’t watched the film yet, do watch it now.
Well, here are some of the best. We are sure, there are many interesting films in this sub-genre. Comment below, what might we have missed, and what are your favorite movies based on Artificial Intelligence.
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