Upgrade - Humanity and artificial intelligence clash in the same body
First imagine, then realize. There are experimental activities between dreaming and realization, but we are not interested in that part of any dream that comes true. However, let's say experimental activities or someone being used as a guinea pig; I can safely say that it is quite entertaining to watch that part of the work.
The 2018 Australian movie Upgrade is the kind of movie that will divide its audience in two and has an understandable sci-fi story. In other words, you can meet a great technology without straining your mind and form your own opinion about its benefits and harms. Although, as people who are acquainted with the harms caused by the use of every useful technological product, weighing the benefit-harm aspect on the scale is open to debate.
If I were to summarize the movie simply, I would say it is a clash between human and artificial intelligence. But unlike the productions of similar genres we are used to, in Upgrade, artificial intelligence uses the human body instead of producing an artificial body for itself. The characters, who are physically human but mentally controlled by artificial intelligence, really create awareness with tremendous action scenes.
Although not as exaggerated as in the Matrix movie series, it has scenes that are enjoyable for the viewer, and once the story takes shape, the fun multiplies even more. The acceptance of artificial intelligence with justifiable reasons before it is put into human use is successfully portrayed in the movie.
Promising a paralyzed and bedridden man that he can get back on his feet is tantamount to ignoring the harm, because the paralyzed patient has nothing to lose because of his condition.
This marketing detail in the movie was my favorite part of the story, if I were the person in a similar situation, I would ignore what he could lose as well as what he could gain. I have always said that the most dangerous kind of people are those who have nothing to lose. Desperation and the gnawing thought of revenge can make you do what you said you would never do.
Logan Marshall Green, who gave life to the character of Grey Trace in the conflict of causes and consequences, with both justification and regret, had excellent staging power. It was a pleasure to watch him, especially every time he met helplessness, because he made his character experience helplessness and he was very successful in reflecting it to the audience.
Upgrade has a more accessible but effective story than some sci-fi movies. I liked the simplicity of the movie and the plot, which starts with a simple traffic accident. The feelings of helplessness and revenge are portrayed and reflected quite effectively. Although the action scenes are limited, they are decorated with effective and eye-catching movements. The fight moments of the characters were like rivals fighting to the death in a decorated ring.
The clarity of the script is successfully reflected in the director's narration. The locations and effects used were effective in creating an atmosphere suitable for the story of the movie. I liked the sound effects. The use of some spiritual values from today in the narration of future technology helped to create a mystical atmosphere.
I highly recommend watching Upgrade, I can say that it is ideal for those who want to spend a few hours of fun without causing confusion. Personally, putting aside the harms; I loved the technology used. I hope that something like this is actually invented, apart from capturing human intelligence, and that it will be a cure for everyone who is experiencing despair. Thanks for being here and reading, I hope you enjoy the movie and have fun.
Upgrade Fragman
