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Jung_E

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In a post-apocalyptic 22nd century, a researcher at an AI lab leads the effort to end a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier -- her mother.
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Brian Lowry CNN.com 02/02/2023
The film turns out to be visually striking and narratively muddled, with a story that starts somewhere in the middle, throws around lots of provocative science-fiction concepts and comes to a rather abrupt end. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 01/25/2023
2/4
Way too much of Jung_E is content to discuss its themes instead of merely embedding them in an interesting story. Go to Full Review
Al Horner Empire Magazine 01/20/2023
3/5
JUNG_E delivers where it matters: propulsive action sequences, emotive drama and grand existential questions about the human connections that sustain us. Go to Full Review
Anna Hoang Boston Hassle Jul 17
3.5/5
One of JUNG_E‘s greatest advantages is that its elevator pitch to the audience prepares very little for the encompassing themes that supplement its rather insane premise. Go to Full Review
Maxance Vincent InSession Film 03/06/2024
C-
Flashy action sequences are one thing (and they're all amazingly executed), but if the story doesn't support it, you only have one piece of the puzzle. Go to Full Review
Clement Tyler Obropta Film Inquiry 11/02/2023
Jung_E is a mindless film that neglects its soul in favor of metal-scraping, robot-smashing action. Go to Full Review
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Chris B @Cwisbee Sep 14 The initial action sequences are good and draw the viewer in a bit like the beginning of The Terminator. The mid section is overly long, dramatic, and narratively confusing. The final act is visually impressive CGI and quite exciting, if you like Transformers type loud clanging, explosions, and flying fighting droids. See more Paul S Jun 11 This is one of the most visually stunning movies I've ever seen. The visuals were beautiful, the story was compelling, and it was really enjoyable to watch. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi fans! See more Ralph R Jan 30 Jung_E is a strange mix of sci-fi ambition and slow-paced storytelling that doesn’t quite hit the mark but still has some impressive elements. The pacing feels off, with long, drawn-out scenes that could have been used to deepen the story instead of stretching it thin. However, the CGI is surprisingly well done, better than what you’d expect even from high-budget Hollywood productions. Visually, the film is solid, but its world-building lacks the depth needed to make the story feel immersive. The acting is decent but not outstanding, and the script doesn’t give the characters much room to shine. The concept is interesting but somewhat confusing in execution, especially in how it handles the idea of AI and consciousness. It feels like the movie wants to explore deeper themes but never fully commits, leaving things feeling underdeveloped. The action sequences, when they happen, are well done, but the film leans more into its tech-heavy, philosophical side rather than delivering a consistently engaging plot. While it’s not a bad movie, it’s also not one that leaves a lasting impact. Worth a watch if you appreciate good CGI and a unique take on AI, but don’t expect it to be a game-changer. See more Vinh D 01/12/2024 Movie started off good and intriguing, but started to drift a bit off to boringness, where some parts were too long for unnecessary reasons. They could have even wrapped this movie up as a short movie (you know, the short sci-fi movies you see on Youtube). So yeah, a bit too long. We get it, we get it, skip skip skip. But what really challenged the audiences intelligence was that they ran the same simulation over and over and over again. You would think after many years, if not decades, they would have accomplished the simulation pattern. Unless they weren't able to think outside of the box... which I doubt if they were smart enough to make AI robots fight like bruce lee. There was just something not right about this sci-fi movie. I guess they tried to spin an "I Robot" alternative. Not a movie that will stick in your memory for years, and I guess it's just okay to watch. See more Sam W 09/17/2023 A personal and emotionally driven story of android life - what it is to be human, human rights and how they react when they find out they aren't human. Nothing truly new is covered, but the story is well told and the characters are good, even if all the men come across as silly and all the women come across as sensible. The fantastical futuristic setting looks impressive and the brief and infrequent action scenes are fast paced and exhilarating, although the CGI does look a bit cartoony in places. See more Kenneth L 07/17/2023 I enjoyed this as a nice little piece of science fiction with some cool visuals. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In a post-apocalyptic 22nd century, a researcher at an AI lab leads the effort to end a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier -- her mother.
Director
Yeon Sang-ho
Producer
Byun Seung-min
Screenwriter
Yeon Sang-ho
Production Co
Climax Studio
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language
Korean
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 20, 2023
Runtime
1h 38m
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