Both set in the Midwest of the United States. Each film has its own take on the locale and global geopolitical atmosphere. Allowing the viewer to get a concise look at what is happening in the world created by the directors. Theirs’ is a tale of technology saving lives. Advancements in robotics and biological engineering help in the rescue and later transformation of the main character. A blessing that quickly becomes a curse when the central character begins to struggle with the understanding of his consciousness and what he has become. The director of the revision is praised for “successfully portrayed a dystopian city where corrupt police, politicians and how the media controls everything in a kind of power triangle (Lambie 14).” An unexpected achievement considering the original was a well-received cult classic, which the reboot was
Both set in the Midwest of the United States. Each film has its own take on the locale and global geopolitical atmosphere. Allowing the viewer to get a concise look at what is happening in the world created by the directors. Theirs’ is a tale of technology saving lives. Advancements in robotics and biological engineering help in the rescue and later transformation of the main character. A blessing that quickly becomes a curse when the central character begins to struggle with the understanding of his consciousness and what he has become. The director of the revision is praised for “successfully portrayed a dystopian city where corrupt police, politicians and how the media controls everything in a kind of power triangle (Lambie 14).” An unexpected achievement considering the original was a well-received cult classic, which the reboot was