Artificial Intelligence is becoming our best friend.

Every day, people coexist with AI, as it’s designed to meet a person’s every need. As amazing as it sounds, in due time, people are bound to slip away from their humanity. That’s one of the reasons why the movie “Renner” captured my attention.

Released Feb. 7, “Renner” follows an advanced AI robot that begins questioning its purpose and making its own decisions. This AI model, also known as Salenus, looks after Renner (Frankie Muniz), the main character.

I was hoping for a fresh take on AI and its impact on humanity, but it turned out to be another predictable sci-fi movie. While the concept had potential, the execution is unoriginal and boring. There are no surprises, and I could see the “twists” from a mile away.

The movie looks good visually, with colors that pull viewers into the story, but that’s where my praises end. The pacing is all over the place: some scenes drag on with unnecessary dialogue, while the interesting scenes don’t last long enough. The main character does his best with the script, but even his strong acting can’t cover up the disappointing dialogue. The AI robot is supposed to be a complex, ever-evolving character that the viewer can see develop, but it just comes off as monotone in the worst way.

One of my biggest issues is how the movie tries too hard to achieve depth. It throws in big philosophical questions about AI and humanity, but never really answers them. Having this clarity would’ve really solidified the purpose of the movie. Instead, it leans on generic fight scenes and forced emotional moments that don’t feel real when portrayed by the actors.

“Renner” is disappointing. It had potential, but falls into the same predictable patterns as many before it: a sci-fi movie that lacks the actual thinking part.