AI seems to be a source of contention these days. Some are for it and others see it as a doomsday messenger—My son Andre and I both sit on the backside of this computer world. He and I have some reservations about this ever-evolving machina. My boss says he’s still on the fence about it. They’re starting to build storage facilities for them, and some are even suing computer companies for forcing society to upgrade computers with the accusation that these companies are merely trying to corner the market on AI. At any rate, I just want to give readers some optional looks at Pre-AI and Post-AI films to gather your opinions. They say there is always some level of truth in these sci-fi films. If you click on the titles or the pics, you will find the trailers there…Happy hunting!
1. Westworld
American science fiction Western film written and directed by Michael Crichton. The film follows guests visiting Delos, an interactive amusement park that features three themed “worlds”: Western World (the American Old West), Medieval World (medieval Europe), and Roman World (the ancient city of Pompeii). Each contains lifelike androids that unexpectedly begin to malfunction. The film stars Yul Brynner as an android in the amusement park, alongside Richard Benjamin and James Brolin, who are guests of the park. Released on November 21, 1973, it is 1hr 28min, and rated PG. Available on Amazon Prime for $3.79, Apple TV for $3.99, Fandango At Home for $3.99, Google Play Movies for $3.79, and YouTube for $3.79.
2. Blade Runner
Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation, where he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant girl with whom he falls in love. It was released on June 25, 1982, is 1hr 40min, and rated R. Available on Amazon Prime for $3.99, Apple TV for $3.99, Google Play for $3.99, Fandango At Home for $3.99, Spectrum On Demand from $3.99, and YouTube from $3.99.
3. The Matrix
Neo (Keanu Reeves), a computer programmer and hacker, believes that Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question — What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity, a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life. Released in March 24, 1999 is 2hr 16min and rated R. Available on Amazon Prime for $3.99, Apple TV for $3.99, Fandango At Home for $3.99, Google Play Movies for $3.99, and Netflix.
4. A.I. Artificial Intelligence
A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, David (Haley Joel Osment), is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) and his wife (Frances O’Connor). Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances makes this life impossible for David. Without final acceptance by humans or machines, David embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs, uncovering a world in which the line between robot and machine is both vast and profoundly thin. Released on June 29, 2001 is 2hr 20min and rated PG-13. It can be seen on Amazon Prime from $3.79, Apple TV from $3.99, Fandango At Home from $3.99, and Netflix.
5. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Now 25, Connor (Nick Stahl) lives with no record of his existence — no way he can be traced by Skynet. Out of the shadows of the future steps the T-X (Kristanna Loken), Skynet’s most sophisticated cyborg killing machine yet. Now Connor’s only hope for survival is the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger), his mysterious former assassin. Together, they must triumph over the technologically superior T-X and forestall the looming threat of Judgment Day. Released on July 2, 2003, it is 1hr 49min and rated PG-13. Amazon Prime for $3.99, Fandango At Home for $3.99, Google Play Movies for $3.99, and Netflix.
6. I, Robot
In 2035, highly intelligent robots fill public service positions throughout the world, operating under three rules to keep humans safe. Despite his dark history with robotics, Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) investigates the alleged suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell) and believes that a human-like robot (Alan Tudyk) murdered him. With the help of a robot expert (Bridget Moynahan), Spooner discovers a conspiracy that may enslave the human race. Released in July 16, 2004, it is 1hr 55min and rated PG-13. Available on Amazon Prime for $3.99, Apple TV for $3.99, Disney+ subscription, Fandango At Home for $3.99, Fubo TV with subscription, Google Play Movies for $3.99, Hulu with subscription, and Sling TV.
7. Ex Machina
Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm’s brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined. Released on April 24, 2015, it is 1hr 48min and rated R. Available on Amazon Prime for $2.79, Apple TV for $3.99, Google Play for $3.99, and Fandango At Home for $2.99.
When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) jump-starts a dormant peacekeeping program, things go terribly awry, forcing him, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and the rest of the Avengers to reassemble. As the fate of Earth hangs in the balance, the team is put to the ultimate test as they battle Ultron, a technological terror hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they encounter two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro and Wanda Maximoff. Released on May 1, 2015, it is 2hr 21min and rated PG-13. Available on Amazon Prime for $3.79, Apple TV for $3.79, Disney+ subscription, Fandango At Home for $3.99, Google Play Movies for $3.79, and YouTube for $3.99.
Here are the eight on my list. Tell me what you think.
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