This film is a breath of fresh air—intelligent, sentient, and deeply moving.
The Artifice Girl feels like great theater, focusing on intimate character interactions and the expression of inner lives, without the need for elaborate sets.
Though it’s about AI, it explores a deeper question: Do robots dream of electric sheep? While it doesn’t answer definitively, it probes the heart of the query with depth and nuance. The plot is compelling, the dialogue sharp and purposeful, and the acting, especially from Tatum Matthews as Cherry, is outstanding. The writer-director Franklin Ritch also shines in his role.
Yes, it’s a story about AI, but it’s equally about humanity, morality, and purpose. A must-watch film. (Only missing a perfect score for budget constraints on sets—here’s hoping they get more funding next time!)
