Automata: A Journey with Robots and Existential Quandaries

You know, sitting in the cinema watching *Automata*, I was reminded of that time I stood alone in Gamla Stan, pondering the future while a robot vacuum cleaner scuttled around in a nearby café. Who’d think a piece of tech could spark such deep thoughts?

Now, let’s talk film. Directed by Gabe Ibáñez and starring Antonio Banderas—I swear, he’s like a Spanish chameleon, one minute you can’t stand him, the next, he’s your hero. Banderas navigates this gritty future full of AI and existential questions with a grizzled charm that feels both authentic and slightly bewildered. He’s an insurance investigator in a world where robots have started to tinker with their own programming. Dangerous stuff, if you ask me—as if giving teenagers unlimited WiFi wasn’t enough risk!

The film’s atmosphere is an intriguing mix of dust and dystopia, like a cloud of sand slowly settling in. It’s a bit Blade Runner-y, though saying that feels like comparing singed toast to a delicate knäckebröd.

Impressions? Well, here’s the thing: *Automata* does get a bit ponderous. The philosophical rambles can feel like that late-night fika conversation that’s gone way past the coffee’s kicking point. But there’s something compelling about seeing Banderas wrestle with the machinery and his own existential angst. And those robots! They’re like IKEA furniture with souls.

Onto the visuals—nothing short of a stormy sky over Stockholm. Stark yet captivating. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t sometimes crave a touch more pace, a smidgeon more oomph to shake the dust off.

In the floating world of sci-fi, *Automata* sits there pondering big questions. Not always matching its ambition with adrenaline, but definitely giving you something to chew on—like a surprisingly hard polkagris. If you like a bit of cerebral chatter mixed with your gritty visuals, this might just be up your alley, or should I say, din gränd!

Check the trailer below