Morgan (2016)

Dealing with Artificial Intelligence is rather common. I watched "Orphan", it deals with a girl with a genetic disorder. In "Morgan", it deals with a girl who is artificially made. During the conversation with a doctor(Jennifer Jason Leigh), she would stab her in the eye. Morgan(Anya Taylor-Joy) appears to be a teenager girl, but she's actually 5 years old. She very intelligent. Her only dark side that she is unpredictable. Cold, aloof, and violent she responded by attacking anyone. Lee Weathers(Kate Mera) travels to the institute to examine Morgan. She does not perceive Morgan as a girl, only as an "it". Since Morgan was more successful than the others made, and she's just like Morgan, COLD! This movie could have been better made. Some parts were just too common. Needed more action. Too much killing. The script is weak. Needs more impact. Too obvious. 2 out of 5 stars

Morgan is a great Science Fiction movie. Horror... not so much. The acting is believable and even though this movie will not blow your mind, it is very enjoyable. The first half drags a bit, but as things get going, the movie shows its stronger side. I found myself not being bored of it at all and Luke Scott, the son of Ridley Scott, directed this one very well. The movie looks great, the sound is top notch and Morgan is the ideal movie to just lean back, relax and open a pack of chips.

Why was this movie made? Here's a likely scenario. The son of a rich,talented, successful director needed to cut his teeth on his first directing job. Pick a popular genre, horror. No point in making a movie in a small market, say an Eskimo Sword and Sandal. Pick a script that doesn't need a big budget, no special effects, just a few run of the mill stunts. No big studio sets, film it in the wilderness. Have a small cast, save on payroll. But spend a generous portion of the budget on a good professional cast, but on the other hand you don't need A listers. This is a savvy way you cut your teeth in the movie business.But... the ball was dropped on one crucial guideline, though. If you want to appeal to the broadest audience possible always have a least one likable character!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To be fair, some characters started out likable but then they all turned stupid.

Morgan (Anya Taylor-Joy) is a creation of artificial DNA using nano technology to accelerate growth. Morgan injures a member of the staff and Lee (not Merry) Weathers goes to the facility to conduct a corporate risk assessment. The film starts out as slow burn science fiction, but keeps you engaged, especially when Paul Giamatti shows up to conduct a psychic evaluation. At this time the film takes off. It is comparable to other films that have more action, which I hesitate to mention for plot considerations.I liked the somewhat expected twist as I began to fear a Steinbeck ending. More science fiction than horror.Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.