CTRL (2024)

CTRL (2024). CTRL: Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. With Ananya Panday, Vihaan Samat, Devika Vatsa, Kamakshi Bhat. Plots under wrap.

“CTRL is a frustrating attempt at an AI-themed movie that blatantly borrows from superior films like Her, Ex Machina, and The Social Dilemma. Rather than offering a fresh take, it recycles familiar ideas without adding any depth or originality. The plot is predictable and lacks creativity, failing to explore any meaningful themes about AI or technology.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe lead actress delivers a lackluster performance, likely a result of nepotism, which only adds to the filmu0026#39;s problems. Her flat portrayal makes it difficult to connect with the characters or feel invested in the story.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film uses AI as a gimmick, not as a concept to explore thoughtfully. Unlike Ex Machina and Her, which delve deep into the philosophical aspects of AI, CTRL gives us a surface-level narrative that feels forced and uninspired.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOn top of that, the direction is bland, and the production quality is subpar, with forgettable cinematography and weak special effects. In the end, CTRL is an unoriginal, poorly executed movie that fails to live up to the potential of the AI genre. If youu0026#39;re looking for something meaningful in this space, skip CTRL and stick with the classics.”