Labeled as the Best Sci-Fi Film in 2023, Check out the Unique Facts about 'THE CREATOR' Below

Kapanlagi.com - Gareth Edwards, the director of STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE, will release his next sci-fi adventure, THE CREATOR, which will be in theaters on September 28th. The involvement of Gareth Edwards and the lead actor, John David Washington, who is also the lead actor in the film TENET directed by Christopher Nolan, will naturally pique the interest of many people, especially sci-fi film fans. This film has a theme that tells the story of the war between humans and artificial intelligence.

THE CREATOR will depict a sci-fi journey that pushes the boundaries of a future based on artificial intelligence, and the details known so far about the cast and story only add to the anticipation. While waiting for THE CREATOR to be released, here are some unique facts about this film that will make you even more curious. Let's read more!

1. Synopsis and Story Full of Dilemma

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The initial reaction from THE CREATOR on social media shows that this film is expected to be one of the best sci-fi films ever made. "Very good", "full of emotion", "visually stunning and emotional", and "truly radical" are some of the descriptions widely spread on social media by film critics. Although a complete review of THE CREATOR is still to come, it seems that everyone agrees that this film could become one of the classic films in the sci-fi genre. Here is the story synopsis of THE CREATOR that has made many people label this film as the best sci-fi film of the year.

In the midst of a future war between humans and artificial intelligence, Joshua (John David Washington), a stubborn and grieving former special forces agent for the loss of his wife (Gemma Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill The Creator, the architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end humanity. Joshua and his elite team travel across enemy lines and infiltrate enemy AI-occupied territory only to discover that the sought-after world-destroying weapon is an AI in the form of a child.

2. The Initial Title of the Film is "True Love"

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When the film THE CREATOR was first announced in May 2021, its initial title was "True Love". Gareth Edwards explained that the title was just a temporary one used while they were searching for the right marketing strategy for THE CREATOR. Eventually, Gareth Edwards decided to change the title of the film because with "True Love", it sounded too similar to a romantic comedy, and that message could confuse viewers who are not familiar with the plot or excerpts from the film.

3. Having an '80s and '90s Aesthetic

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In a conversation with /Film, Gareth Edwards revealed that the visual design of THE CREATOR is inspired by alternate history ideas. The aesthetic design of the film can accurately be described as retro-futuristic, depicting a reality where Apple Mac lost in the technology competition and Sony Walkman emerged as the winner. The film will bring the vibes of the '90s and '80s, with designs resembling Sony Walkman and Nintendo products. The design and visual team of THE CREATOR explored various products from that era, taking small elements and applying them in the creation of the robots in the film, as revealed by Gareth to /Film.

Gareth also explained that they had a meticulous process in designing the robots. They started by combining elements from insects, especially the head parts, and imagined them as if Sony had created those insects, resulting in unique product designs. Additionally, they also tried to transform everyday objects, such as film projectors and vacuum cleaners, into organic-looking robot heads.

4. Producing The Creator Like an Indie Film

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Gareth Edwards has experience in making big-budget blockbuster films in the past, and he believes there is a better and cost-effective way to produce a blockbuster film. Gareth wants to produce THE CREATOR in the same way he made his indie film in 2010 titled "MONSTERS" about a couple trying to escape an alien invasion. Gareth worked with a minimal crew and operated the camera alone, then created 250 visual effects on his own at home.

That's the production method he wants to emulate when making THE CREATOR, which despite having a story with wide scenes and visual effects for a blockbuster film, Gareth feels that it shouldn't require hundreds of crew members in its production.

5. Shooting a Film with Consumer Cameras

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Gareth Edwards confirmed at SDCC earlier this year that during the production of THE CREATOR, the film was shot using consumer cameras, which are full-frame mirrorless cameras that can be bought at a supermarket in the US, but still provide cinematic quality with IMAX resolution. Gareth Edwards explained that the reason for using these cameras was to allow for operation with a small crew, facilitate production, and proceed quickly, while also utilizing real locations.

Gareth also explained that this idea was to replicate the way he directed the indie film "MONSTERS". "No matter what happens, I can do something like "MONSTERS" again. It was one of the happiest experiences I've ever had. So even in the worst-case scenario, it's still pretty good." said Gareth Edwards

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