EVA
Seen it?2011 | 94 min | Science Fiction, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved A.I. Artificial Intelligence or The Creator, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 2041, humans live side-by-side with robots and androids. A well-known cybernetic engineer, Alex Garel, returns to his hometown to create a new model of robot child.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Best Special Effects. Plus 14 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kike Maíllo
- Daniel BrühlAlex Garel
- Marta EturaLana Levi
- Alberto AmmannDavid Garel
- Claudia VegaEva
- Anne CanovasJulia
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- Manel DuesoProfessor
- Ona CasamiquelaDorotea
- Peter VivesEric