Among the movies currently trending on Prime Video is a sci-fi hit that puts Hollywood blockbusters to shame and is a must-watch for fans of the genre. Almost all streaming platforms have both licensed and original content, and one that has become quite popular thanks to its wide variety of content is Prime Video.
The platform has mostly excelled in sci-fi content in both movies and TV shows, and with both its licensed and original content. At the time of writing, a great sci-fi movie has entered Prime Video’s Top 10, and it’s such an exceptional movie that it puts most Hollywood blockbusters to shame with its visual quality: The Creator.
What Is The Creator About?
Sitting at the #9 spot on Prime Video is The Creator, a sci-fi action movie directed by Gareth Edwards. The Creator takes the audience to 2070, in a future where, 15 years after artificial intelligence set off a nuclear detonation in Los Angeles, a war begins between humans and AI.
Sgt. Joshua Taylor (John David Washington), a former special forces agent, is recruited to hunt down and kill the elusive architect of advanced AI simply known as the Creator. This mysterious figure has developed a weapon with the power to end the war and mankind, but, to the surprise of Joshua and his team, the AI is a young child.
The Creator was released in theaters in September 2023, and while it got positive reviews, it currently holds a 67% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it didn’t reach the desired box-office numbers. Still, it’s a must-watch movie for sci-fi fans.
The Creator Looks Better Than A Lot Of Blockbuster Movies
While some might argue that The Creator lacks substance and its script has some flaws, its biggest strength, which not even its detractors can deny, is its visuals. Gareth Edwards is no stranger to complex sci-fi worlds, having directed Godzilla and Rogue One, but he went above and beyond with The Creator.
Garland and his team created a complex, futuristic world through immersive, stunning, retro-futuristic settings that elevate the audience’s experience and add depth to the stories of the characters. While some blockbuster movies with a much bigger budget have lacked in visual quality, The Creator achieved much higher quality with a lot less.
How The Creator Pulled Off Its Visuals On A Low Budget
While most movies with extensive visual effects, like The Creator, usually have budgets around $200 million, The Creator achieved greatness with $80 million. The Creator filmed on location in Asia, with more affordable and accessible cameras, and counted on Industrial Light & Magic for its visual effects.