Megan S
This film is an Australian sci-fi thriller that explores the intersection of technology, memory, and human awareness. OtherLife asks the question: "What does it mean to live a real life when experiences can be artificially manufactured and experienced in an instant?"
We follow Ren (Jessica De Gouw), an emotionally scarred scientist who creates technology called OtherLife which allows users to live out lengthy artificial experiences within the span of minutes in real life time. This "OtherLife" technology creates a world where the boundaries between virtual and real life experiences begin to blur. Ren finds herself in a situation where her own technology is used against her, causing her to grapple with the moral implications of her creation.
I thought this film was interesting, but I'm not one for thrillers. I appreciate the moral introspection this film asks of its viewers. I like the concept of the technology, but something about this film spooked me. Maybe that's you're cup of tea.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
11/13/24
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Michael P
This movie is a bit slow and odd at times, but it’s pretty interesting because it makes you think about something important: are we starting to replace real, in-person relationships with our online ones? The film explores how different it is to talk face-to-face versus over a screen, and it reminds us why that personal connection matters. As we spend more time texting, scrolling, and chatting online, we might be missing out on the genuine feel of being with someone in real life. The movie shows how things like eye contact, body language, and just being around someone can make a huge difference in how we connect. These are things that digital interactions just can’t fully capture. The film doesn’t give a straight answer, but it gets us thinking about how we balance these two ways of connecting. Are we spending too much time online and not enough in person? It pushes us to consider if we’re giving up something important by mostly talking through our phones or computers. In the end, this movie is a reminder that, while online connections are convenient, they can’t fully replace real-life relationships. It’s a thought-provoking watch, especially if you’re curious about how technology affects the way we connect with people. This film might leave you rethinking how you balance your digital and face-to-face interactions.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
11/10/24
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Seth J
Other-life (2017) is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller that delves into the realm of virtual reality and the ethical dilemmas surrounding it. The film, directed by Ben C. Lucas, centers on Ren Amari, a brilliant scientist who develops a groundbreaking technology that can create artificial memories. These memories are so vivid and realistic that they can compress years of experience into mere seconds. The storytelling in Other-life is compelling, with a narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film explores themes of time, reality, and the consequences of playing god and human consciousness. The protagonist's journey is both emotional and intellectually simulating, as she grapples with the moral implications of her invention and its impact on her personal life. One of the strengths of Other-life is its ability to blend science fiction with human drama seamlessly. The performances, particularly by Jessica De Gouw as Ren, are strong and convincing, adding depth to the complex characters. The visual effects and cinematography are also noteworthy, effectively creating a futuristic yet believable world. Overall, Other-life is a must-watch for fans of sci-fi and psychological thrillers, offering a unique perspective on potential and perils of advanced technology.Â
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11/10/24
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Lilly K
Personally, sci fi isn’t my favorite movie to watch but I enjoyed watching this movie more than I antipated I would. While the pacing in some scenes confused me I really enjoyed the ethical implications and dilemmas of having technology have such a control over our lives. I also like more psychological horror themes so seeing the confusion from reality to vr and those lines being blurred was very interesting to me.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
11/10/24
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Amy T
I would recommend this movie to people who love science-fiction. Personally, these kinds of movies have never really grabbed my attention therefore, it was difficult for me to follow along. I watched this movie with high hopes because the description sounded intriguing and I did like the plot/idea of it. Nonetheless, when it came to actually watching the movie, I kept getting lost since it would switch from reality to the mind. This movie is indeed called Otherlife therefore, I am assuming it was made to confuse is for a reason. So that we could resinate with the characters. I see why someone would like it but has someone who doesn't really enjoy these kinds of movies, I found it confusing.
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
11/09/24
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lia f
I watched this movie today for a class, I am not usual a huge movie watcher nor a sci-fi person, but a good story is a good story and it will keep me engaged if it does a good job. and I would say it's premise is interesting and the actors are definitely doing the best that they could with the script. I think that the movie moved way to fast through the plot and I believe it would have been more thrilling and kept me more on the edge of my seat if they made it more suspenseful. I think they rushed past explaining the project and its purpose at first, I was confused for too long and it made me disinterested from the beginning. I liked the lighting choices in the film though, these days many movies have poor lighting for thrillers and horrors and they make them too dark so you can hardly see what is going on, but this film didn't do that. the special effects are pretty good for a sci-fi movie too, I think many sci-fi's look unrealistic and I think they had a good budget allocated to the special effects which is definitely very import in this genre of film.
Rated 3/5 Stars •
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
03/31/24
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