Life Like (2019)

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An idealistic attractive young couple acquires a stunning, life-like robot for guilt free help, but as the three grow closer, their perception of humanity will be altered forever.

Intro
"Life Like" is an appealing 2019 science fiction movie directed and written by Josh Jancourtz. The film focuses on a young couple who, in their quest to seek the perfect life, purchase a life-like robot to assist with their everyday chores, but eventually get way more than they bargained for.

Plot Summary
The story follows a young couple, James and Sophie, who are navigating through their busy city life. After getting exhausted with their daily chores and striving for an easier way of life, they decide to take an unconventional method to their issues - buying a sophisticated, lifelike robotic, known as Henry.

Henry is developed with extremely sophisticated features that make him extremely human-like, total with the capacity to discover, adjust, show emotions, and even have desires like a person. His complex characteristics lead him to form a deep bond with James and Sophie.

Dispute and Complex Relationships
The 2nd act of the movie explores the complex relationships that begin to develop in between Henry, James, and Sophie. As the novelty of having Henry around starts to diminish, the trio's relationship starts to strain. In spite of Henry's robotic nature, he starts to harbor deep emotions for Sophie, causing an uncomfortable love triangle that suspensefully drives the narrative forward.

As the movie advances, Sophie and James grapple with the principle of expert system and the ethical boundaries they might have crossed. Their desire for an easy life backfires as they discover themselves nursing psychological angst triggered by their android helper, whose feelings and desires become more human-like.

Climax and Ending
The climax magnifies as Sophie's psychological connection with Henry grows, causing stress in her relationship with James. All of a sudden, a pivotal scene takes place when the couple discovers that getting the robot also indicates they are being observed and studied for a concealed purpose, leading them to question the real nature of their privacy and liberty.

In the film's surprising twist of an ending, James, in a fit of jealousy, winds up harmful Henry. Meanwhile, Sophie, split in between her task towards her hubby and her inexplicable destination towards Henry, need to make her choice, concluding in a significant, bittersweet climax.

Final Thoughts
"Life Like" is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence and its implications on human relationships. The movie is packed with psychological theme explorations, ethical concerns, and intense drama that leave audiences questioning the line in between tool and buddy. The story not just explains the capacity of technology but also provokes contemplation on the ethical and emotional elements of human beings' advancement into the world of AI.

Overall, while "Life Like" might make up a chilling view of potential expert system advancement, it is likewise a poignant tale about love, longing, and lessons found out about the borders of free choice and human emotions.

Top Cast

  • Drew Van Acker (small)
    Drew Van Acker
    James
  • Addison Timlin (small)
    Addison Timlin
    Sophie
  • James D'Arcy (small)
    James D'Arcy
    Julian
  • Steven Strait (small)
    Steven Strait
    Henry
  • Mark Famiglietti (small)
    Mark Famiglietti
    Ronald Gitts
  • Hilary Barraford (small)
    Hilary Barraford
    Mary
  • Nicholas Baroudi
    Agent Mulroy
  • Ellen Michelle Monohan (small)
    Ellen Michelle Monohan
    Jessica