Transcendence

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

Wally Pfister's directorial debut was savaged by most critics, who found its ambitious ideas about artificial intelligence and technological singularity undone by muddled storytelling, gaping plot holes, and a strangely inert Johnny Depp performance. A small but vocal minority pushed back, arguing the film was stylish and genuinely engaged with serious ideas that the majority of reviewers were too hasty to dismiss.