There is a plausible explanation for everything but let us not forget that in Sci-fi, one has to agree that this is true. You see in the world of science fiction, we crossover into another dimension which Rod Serling explains so well as a "world of sight and sound of things and ideas" but no longer in this zone but the another called Twilight. Here in this movie, we enter into the plot with full senses watching and reading the scenes and enjoying the movie as it unfolds. During this time, the viewers imagination is activated and captured. This movie makes you think and wonder and for me that's good sci-fi. The acting and story premises all handled well. Enjoy a nice snack with a tasty drink while watching. Make it through the end credits too as there is another scene wanting to add to your already viewing pleasures. If you want your head to hurt some, just read some of the theories and sharings by others online Uncanny? NO just decent sci-fi

Standing alongside the largely contemporaneous "Ex Machina", "Uncanny" (which confusingly appears on my DVD as "Almost Human") is Matthew Leutwyler's take on the Turing Test, in which - most likely - our ex-nerd reporter Joy (British actress Lucy Griffiths) fails so completely to distinguish between human nerd and robot nerd that she "goes all the way" with the latter.As a summary of "Uncanny" this is a bit crude, in every sense of the word, for this is a hugely nuanced film, doing a huge amount with subtle script and filming, in order to flesh out a fairly simple (and even potentially predictable) story set in absolutely-minimalist surroundings. Everything thus depends on the way the thing is done, and it must be said it is done brilliantly, generating huge tension - erotic, aggressive and otherwise - between the three main characters - the other very-persuasive stars here being Mark Webber as David and David Clayton Rogers as Adam.Considering that all three main players are essentially unknown to me, I must say they handle themselves superbly well here. And even if one knows roughly speaking where the film might be going, it is simply entrancing actually watching it go there.There is in fact a twist in the tale that leaves one wondering - again - what one might have been watching, but what the heck! Given that "Star Trek" and many other sources have touched upon similar content to what is present in "Uncanny", perhaps even developing it more fully, it is surprising how well "Uncanny" wins one over. But it certainly does, and basically that means this is just a great piece of art, founded upon the eternal triangle, but pushing that to - or even beyond - its limits.

I loved that this movie got me thinking: what is the emergent nature of intelligence or consciousness? Is it possible to design optimum or even to predict conditions through which the emergent can arise and be detected? Adam's character comes across as a recluse who has spent 10 years building, interacting with and determining capability for emotion in A.I. He plays chess with his creation and gathers data about how A.I relates to him and determines purpose and behaviour. Once the journalist arrives, the chess game shifts to a different level and whilst the A.I appears predictable, Adam's strategy is less clear.Adam appears to be aroused by the journalist and this engages the A.I's competitive nature. Adam's responses are predictable until an outburst of emotion startles and confuses the pathways of the A.I. Adam recognises a potential and through being subjected to unfamiliar terrain, the A.I shifts its behaviour and displays qualities which determine the project a success.Is the emergent in the A.I or Adam? Adam was not only intent upon creating sentient life through A.I, or he would not have used semen in the A.I. interaction with the journalist. His relationship with the journalist has transitioned through detachment, altruism, jealousy to caring. As if out of a trance, he appears to view his employer in a new light and his behaviours indicate that he is going to be changing his game plan. I have hope for Adam. The employer models an immature mode of relationship, behaviour and is exploitative. At the end of the movie, the A.I. is functioning in an obedient manner and looks to Adam once again for clues as to how to respond, revealing that any demonstration of emergence, if present, wasn't permanent.This movie sparks some interesting questions for me, as to what relationship exists between creator and created? In the case of A.I. there is debate and concern as to whether a superior intelligence will bring about the demise of the human race, but appears to be less engagement with how interaction between A.I and human stimulates potential for emergent. Immature and unchanging patterns of behaviour seem to carry more potential for our destruction, than do potentials for allowing for creativity and intelligence.

Uncanny is one of those very rare movies that quickly and effectively engages the viewer. This is a slow burn sci fi, there is not an abundance of special effects or action. What you get instead is a mostly well written, very clever story with a message about deception and surveillance. Technology may be amazing but, in the wrong hands, it is not necessarily our friend. The acting is of a very high standard. Its hard to fault the cast in any way. That said, the story which is almost excellent lets the film down somewhat in the last five to ten minutes. Its conclusion is a little clumsy, whilst the rest of the film is carried with an airy, almost effortless, deftness. A more subtle conclusion, would still have carried the films message and I suspect, left a more indelible impression on the viewer. So is Uncanny worth your time? Yes it is. It may be a little flawed but this is still a very good film with a very relevant message. Eight out of ten from me.