What if robots watched movies? Two of the world’s mostadvanced robots, magicLab’s EDI (Electronic Deceptive Intelligence) and the University of Pisa’s FACE (Facial Automation for Conveying Emotions), viewed the trailer forMorgan. Watch what happened next in the video below. It’s actually pretty creepy.
InMorgan, A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote,top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent “human,” who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger. And as you can see, these robots are just as enthralled with the story as advanced audiences have been.
you may take a closer look at the full trailer by itself if you missed that when it launched earlier this summer.Morganmarks the feature directorial debut ofLuke Scott, celebrated commercial director and son of legendary filmmakerRidley Scott. Also starring in the movie isPaul Giamatti.MaraandGiamattiare joined by a stellar ensemble cast that includesAnya Taylor-Joy,Toby Jones,Rose Leslie,Boyd Holbrook,Michelle YeohandJennifer Jason Leighin her first role since this past December’sThe Hateful Eight.Luke Scotthad this to say about the story.
“What Morgan really alludes to is human beings becoming, in a sense, the creator. Not in a traditionalreligioussense, but an idea that we have the capabilities to become our own creator. And what I suspect could happen - we’ve seen it in all these movies, whether it’s Frankenstein or Metropolis - it’s the creation of a being that is greater than the creator. That is fascinating to me, and it definitely feels like a next stage ofevolutionin the real world.”
Jake Scottis directing from a script bySeth Owens, which landed on The Black List as one of the top unproduced screenplays in 2014. The director’s fatherRidley Scottis serving as a produce with his Scott Free Productions partnersMichael SchaeferandElishia Holmes. Aside from directing commercials,Luke Scottdirected a short film entitledLoom, and he served as the second unit director on his fatherRidley Scott’s 2014 epicExodus: Gods and Kings. The filmmaker is actually the third ofRidley Scott’s children to pursue a career in directing, following his daughterJordan Scott(Cracks), and his sonJake Scott(Welcome to the Rileys).
20th Century Fox’sMorgangoes up against the Disney dramaThe Light Between the Oceansand Relativity’s thrillerSolacewhen it hits theaters on September 2, which falls on Labor Day weekend. While the Labor Day holiday doesn’t always mean big business, this thriller could cause an unexpected surge at the box office. Check it out as these robots become engrossed by the trailer.
