685 – Transcendence



SciFi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller (UK, China, USA — 2014)

Dr. Will Caster is one of the leading scientists in the world due to his pioneering work in creating sentient artificial intelligence. However, with fame and success comes the attention of a technophobic extremist group seeking to put an end to his work before he creates something beyond human control. When Caster is shot by a member of the group and falls victim to radiation poisoning, there is no hope for his survival. With the help of his wife Evelyn and friend Max he decides to continue his latest project by linking his mind with that of the computer and creating technology more intelligent than the collective capability of the entire human race. While his earthly body dies, Caster's mind is fully embedded within the computer and he soon begins to exercise the potential of his newly-gained power. But with this power comes great destruction which threatens the future of mankind...

Directed by: Wally Pfister
Written by: Jack Paglen
Produced by: Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Kate Cohen, Marisa Polvino, Annie Marter, David Valdes, Aaron Ryder
Starring: Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany, Cillian Murphy, Morgan Freeman

Length: 114 mins.
Rating: 12 (BBFC)

Audio Tracks: en, de
Subtitles: en, de
DVD/BD Region: 2
Purchased on: 21 February 2015

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