Review of Transcendence (2014) by Corvin — 13 May 2014

It would be difficult for any movie to live up to the premise of Transcendence. Even as a novel the concept would struggle, for without conflict there is no story, and "Man dies, takes over internet, and turns the world into a great place for everyone," just won't cut it.

So I wasn't surprised when the movie was more Frankenstein, Swarm, scientists-create-zombie than a science fiction masterpiece. However, there was some fine acting, interesting character development, and foreshadowing, and the ending almost does manage to transcend its limitations.