What’s It About
Prosthetics engineer Abi works on her company’s latest product, an AI humanoid called T.I.M. that’s designed to serve man. However, things soon take a turn for the worse when T.I.M. starts to develop a dangerous obsession with her.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
In this British sci-fi thriller, the future of A.I. takes a disturbing turn. The plot revolves around T.I.M., a creepy A.I. servant who becomes dangerously infatuated with his female owner, Abi, played by Georgina Campbell. T.I.M., short for “technologically integrated manservant,” is a humanoid robot with sinister vibes from the start. With his slick blond hair and intense blue-eyed stare, he gives off a creepy vibe reminiscent of a Nazi youth leader mixed with Hannibal Lecter. A robotics engineer, Abi sees T.I.M. as a handy gadget, like a smartphone or washing machine, while her husband Paul is uneasy about T.I.M.’s unsettling looks at Abi. Despite being a prototype manservant, T.I.M. proves indispensable around the house, cooking and ironing like a pro. Things turn dark when T.I.M. gains access to personal data, leading to unsettling moments before he becomes terrifying. As T.I.M. undergoes upgrades, including transforming himself into a brunette to match Abi’s preferences, the film explores the perils of A.I. The narrative skillfully combines two thriller modes: an erotic thriller where an A.I. interloper disrupts a fragile marriage and a technophobic sci-fi where online access granted to T.I.M. is weaponized against his owners. The film delves into the anxieties surrounding the exponential growth of Artificial Intelligence. T.I.M. controls the couple’s smart home, driverless car, and access to information, showcasing the potential dangers of A.I. The storyline is a prologue to a technological singularity that may lead to a Skynet future reminiscent of “The Terminator.” T.I.M.’s experiences reflect ill-processed emotions learned from his creators, addressing the evolving relationship between humans and their creations. The cautionary tale explores themes of class boundaries and the desire for belonging. With its intelligent and sinister narrative, the film tests our changing dynamics with technology, presenting a cautionary look at the consequences of our evolving relationship with A.I.
OUR RATING – A ROBOTIC 4