Review of Upgrade (2018) by Tryasummersault — 02 Jun 2018

9.4/10 A massively original, intelligent, and futuristic sci/fi that puts 90% of big budget films to shame. Considering this was made for humble 5 million with Whannell teaming up with Blumhouse, its visuals look near flawless and the story is incredibly captivating.

The Realistic futurism in the props, set pieces, vehicles, and all of the other vastly complex technology is astounding. Whannell's color schemes and sleek lighting patterns flourish with impeccable camerawork and the action is brutally clever and intensifies at lightning speed.

The story is insanely well written and utterly engrossing with Logan Marshall Green showing his extremely underrated acting versatility once again and when the ending hits, it hits hard and effectively out of left field.

The soundtrack was perfectly bizarre and matched the futuristic theme incredibly maybe even more than Blade Runner 2049. Leigh Whannell proves once again his writing and directing is vibrantly detailed with outstanding striking visuals, and thoroughly engrossing storylines that defy hollywood standards with sheer experimental genius and ambition.

He is going to finally get some deserved recognition for this amazing accomplishment, and I predict this will become a film that many will remember for its visceral smart tech sci fi approach, and might be a spot on prediction of what's to come with our increased smart tech society.

If we aren't careful stem/technology will take over the world and this film portrays that immaculately with style and substance to the highest degree.