Daily Movie Rec 7/20/2023
Life After BOB: The Chalice Study (2021)
"Parenting is programming."
Directed by: Ian Cheng
Cinematography by: Eric Yue
Country: United States
Plot:
A 10-year-old girl with A.I. implanted in her brain since birth is her father's experiment to prove that his technology can make humans self-actualize and fulfill their full potential, but things go awry when she deviates from the plan in an act of rebellion.
Reasons to watch:
This uniquely animated sci-fi film is one of the most confusing movies I've ever watched: and that's still worth something! It's conceptual to the point of being extremely hard to comprehend, and paired with its unconventional narrative structure, trying to follow along is like trying to solve a 4-D puzzle box. For anyone stubborn enough when it comes to mental challenges, that will only increase investment in the story, but Life After BOB undoubtedly belongs to that niche category of cerebral mindfucks that feels like you need a strategy guide to watch.
Where to watch:
The Criterion Channel
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