In the year 2805 AD, human civilization had reached a high level of development. However, due to pollution and a significant increase in household waste, Earth became unsuitable for human habitation. In the face of this crisis, humans were forced to leave their homeland and embark on a long and boundless journey through space. Before departure, they entrusted the company Buynlarge with the task of cleaning up Earth's waste. The company developed robots called WALL·E (Waste Allocation Load Lifters – Earth) to undertake this heavy responsibility.
At the end of the 21st century, human technological advancements have reached unprecedented heights, with cloning and interstellar travel becoming commonplace. Simultaneously, many scientists tirelessly explore the secrets and truths of human origins. Through the examination and comparison of various ancient civilizations, scientists Elizabeth Shaw and Charlie Holloway discover the possibility that humans may have been created by extraterrestrial beings from a distant star system.
A brutal and global war is on the verge of breaking out. Lieutenant William Cage (played by Tom Cruise), who has never experienced any actual combat, finds himself in a time loop where he wakes up on the day before a mission each time he dies. This allows him to repeatedly return to the battlefield despite his lack of combat experience.
A mysterious billionaire, Nathan, invites Caleb, a programmer who won a company lottery, to spend a week at his secluded mansion. The mansion, hidden in the woods, is actually a high-tech research facility. There, Caleb is introduced to an artificial intelligence robot named "Ava," and he soon discovers that the real purpose of his invitation is to conduct a "Turing test" on Ava, testing her artificial intelligence capabilities.
Suddenly, twelve shell-shaped unidentified flying objects appear in the sky above Earth, hovering over twelve different countries. The extraterrestrials send signals to humanity, but humans struggle to interpret them. The U.S. military enlists the help of linguist Louise Banks and physicist Ian Donnelly, hoping that the two can collaborate to unravel the mystery of the aliens' language.
If a tightly woven plot, profound educational significance, and nearly perfect special effects can make a film stand out, what truly elevates this movie to a milestone is the priceless father-son bond amidst an apocalyptic crisis, the unwavering love that knows no bounds, and the undying brotherhood displayed in the face of imminent doom.
This is a story about time, where time is equivalent to currency. People spend time to purchase things, meaning that one's lifespan is determined by the amount of time they possess. Everyone starts with a basic allocation of twenty-five years. In impoverished areas, individuals must earn their own time to sustain their lives after the age of twenty-five.
Batman, Two-Face, and the Joker brilliantly reflect the contradictions and choices between good and evil, creating one of the greatest comic book and superhero movies in history. Christopher Nolan renders discussions about art films and commercial films meaningless. "The Dark Knight" not only captures the essence of a classical tragedy but also delves into contemporary American issues such as terrorism and overreaching power. Most importantly, the film is flawlessly captivating.
Time can stretch and fold but never rewind. Your gray hair might be my youth, and one breath of mine could surpass the years of your lifetime. The grand facade of hard science fiction serves only to accentuate the familial bonds and love that transcend time and space.