T.I.M.

A dull retread of every other movie or TV show that tells the exact same story of technology going awry by either becoming murderous or developing "feelings" for an owner. It has Georgina Campbell in it- she's great, but she's not got much to work with here in a low rent rudderless 100 minutes where an inevitabily antagonistic AI robot is inexplicably dressed like Brains from Thunderbirds on a Hittler youth march. It doesn't even try to be clever. Or interesting. In fact, it's almost as if an AI has discovered an alogorythym for boring science fiction thrillers and turned in this lifeless script, with nothing new to say, and nothing fun or inventive about the whole thing, other than the AI getting luridly confused each time his owner gets dressed, building to a stupid climax (the film, not the robot watching her get dressed).

IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about a prosthetics engineer named Abi, who moves to the countryside to work on Integrate Robotics's latest product - a humanoid artificial intelligence called T. I. M. Which stands for Technologically Integrated Manservant.

Cool? Creepy? You decide!

The film was directed and written by Spencer Brown with writing help by Sarah Govett.

THINGS I LIKED: The robot, T. I. M., is played by Eamon Farren, who does an excellent, believable, and scary job.

Other cast members also do a great job: Georgina Campbell, Mark Rowley (gotta love his accent), Amara Karan, Tom Bell, and Nathaniel Parker.

I love the idea of a robot doing everything for me. I have several Alexa and Google Home mini devices at home, but instead of becoming sentient, it's as if they're becoming dumber. They used to be able to answer all kinds of questions for me but now they often say, "I don't know that." (sigh) The tension builds with each scene.

The AI house is really slick!

The film is definitely timely. With the launch of ChatGPT in November 2023, Artificial Intelligence has been on everyone's mind. How far will it go? Are you excited about it or a little bit afraid? As a university professor, I've already seen a huge uptick in plagiarism as students are using AI to write all of their assignments for them. While AI has revolutionized how businesses can operate more efficiently, it has been quite damaging to the way students are/aren't learning in education now. Don't get me wrong; AI has already done wonders for education with apps and learning tools. It's just too much of a temptation for students when it comes to academic integrity.

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: It's so annoying when characters do dumb things.

The last big fight scene was super frustrating to watch. I hate it when a character just stands still in a scene, inevitably becoming a victim, rather than running or fighting back harder.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: We see a married couple in bed trying to get pregnant (some movement, sound effects, and skin).

Talk of infidelity We see a car crash We see some attempted murders Some profanity and F-bombs.

As a software engineer and an AI engineer, I found this movie funny and frustrating. They clearly had zero technical advisory on this movie. I hope people are smarter than to believe this garbage. It's not how AI tech works or will work. The Creator, or Robin Williams' Bicentennial man, is much more along the lines of how AI will progress. Provided we don't allow meglomaniacal psychopaths to train them. They're like children. If you abuse them, they will grow up and become bad. If you nurture them, they will grow up good. Do some research, understand the tech before you make a movie about a killer robot. But hey what do I know. 🤷🏻

Yeah it might seem a little low budget in places. The acting could be better as a whole, but really to me tim was an interesting movie. Abi works as a biotech engineer and is working on a special A. I program. Paul her husband's works as a human and the marriage between them is not great. I also don't think the actors had very good chemistry. Well one day they get a present. A brand new T. I. M bot that will do everything for them. It isent long though before cracks show and the end up wanting to get rid of him. It has a good pace and was pretty good all the way to the end. It was shocking and overall an alright thriller.

"T. I. M." offers an engaging cinematic experience, although it falls short of the psychological intensity of a "Black Mirror" episode. The film, with its well-acted ensemble of a small cast, manages to captivate despite its differences in scope.

Running for 1 hour and 41 minutes, "T. I. M." struggles to fully develop its characters, leaving the audience wanting more depth. The narrative occasionally feels pieced together, hindering the film from realizing its full potential. Yet, surprisingly, the film's emotional resonance isn't entirely lost.

In a world where AI integration is becoming less fiction and more fact, "T. I. M." explores a topic of increasing relevance. It prompts us to contemplate the ramifications of advanced technology on our lives and emotions.

Despite review scores that might suggest otherwise, "T. I. M." isn't as lacking as some critics assert. I rate it a solid 7.5 out of 10. While it may not scale the heights of other films and shows in this genre, it still offers thoughtful moments and a glimpse into a world where time and emotions intertwine, even if not explored to their fullest.