Transhuman (2017)

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After a dangerous trip to Africa, investigative journalist, Alex Black, returns home to discover her friend has gone missing. Suspicious of coincidence and worried for her friend's safety, she sets out to find her, But what Alex discovers leads her deeper into the horrifying machinations of a Trans-humanist cult hell bent on destroying the world.

Film Introduction
"Transhuman" is a 2017 science fiction movie written, produced, and directed by Nicholas Agnew. The motion picture is likewise known as "Seat 25". The plot deciphers the remarkable life of a plain woman called Faye Banks (played by Madeleine Cooke), whose humdrum presence takes a sudden turn upon winning a competitors to live on Mars without the possibility of ever coming back.

Plot Outline
Faye Banks is an introverted lady dealing with a monotonous life who longs for a substantial change. Her relationship with her husband, who wants to begin a household, is strained since she seeks privacy and is not all set for adult duties. She discovers solace in her operate in a confidential cubicle at an energy conglomerate whilst hanging onto her imagine exploring faraway places, especially Mars.

Mistakenly, her life takes an unanticipated turn when she wins a competitors organized by a private aerospace business-- to become the first human occupant of Mars, a location she has actually just dreamt of. Faye suddenly discovers herself in a problem of alienating herself from the only life she when knew and venturing into the unknown. The journey to Mars would be a one-way ticket, leaving Faye to grapple with the internal conflict of a life time.

Character Development and Themes
Throughout the film, Faye has problem with the choices that will eventually form her fate and identity. She grapples with her professional life, a tense relationship, and the possibility of utter privacy on Mars. Disregarding skepticism and the cautions from her family, pals, coworkers, and her hubby, she moves better towards her dream, becoming more isolated, matching her upcoming solitary journey to Mars.

The title "Transhuman" hints towards her transformation from an unassertive character to revealing immense guts to handle an extraordinary journey. The movie dives deep into themes of loneliness, space fascination, human potential, destiny, and the intrinsic desire to get away the ordinary to launch remarkable experiences.

In the climax, she, using her introverted character, picks Mars over her falling apart relationship and her routine-bound life. This decision displays her guts and decision for checking out new frontiers and attaining individual objectives.

Cinematic Styles & Reception
The movie, while dealing with a science fiction category, focuses more on human feelings and less on technical elements of the journey to Mars. Making use of silence, minimalist design, and focused close-ups make it an introspective representation of Faye's internal transition.

"Transhuman" received mixed reviews, with some critics appreciating its psychological representation and Madeleine Cooke's efficiency, while others slammed it for its sluggish pacing and lack of drama. However, the film handled to win the Grand Jury Prize at the 2017 Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, suggesting its resonance with an audience enthralled by space expedition and profound character studies.

Conclusion
"Transhuman" is an intriguing expedition of dreams, human capacity, and the audacity to strive for the remarkable, even at the cost of worldly ties. While it may not accommodate the usual tropes of sci-fi, it reverses with a deeply reflective journey of its character, making it a remarkable look for those engrossed in the realms of singular courage and area fascination.

Top Cast

  • Marc Bannerman
    Lukas
  • Steven Berkoff (small)
    Steven Berkoff
    Til
  • Toyah Frantzen
    Dahna
  • Natasha James
    Alex Black
  • Michael McKell (small)
    Michael McKell
    Michael
  • Rebecca Scott (small)
    Rebecca Scott
    Cassie