Chinese electronics manufacturer TLC has developed an AIromantic comedythat is already drawing ire from movie viewers.
Although AI has beenintegratedinto numerous movies to create stunning visuals and cinematography, TLC’s movie isn’t generating much excitement for viewers to stream it this summer on the TCLtv+ app.
“Well, someone did it. They made an AI movie. And it’s coming this summer. If the dead-eyed visuals weren’t enough to turn you off, the writing and acting certainly advertise why we still need HUMAN actors, writers, and directors involved in the creative process. Now THIS sucks,”saidfilmmaker Joe Russo on X.
The storyline sounds like a run-of-the-mill romantic comedy, but the AI takes it to a level “that looks genuinely awful,”saidone person.
But another couldn’t help but comment on the irony of an AI-generated movie. Especially involving its storyline and characters focused on a whirlwind romance.
“Very funny to make the first AI movie be about a thing AI does not and can never understand, which is love,” theysaid.
If the storyline wasn’t interesting enough, many pointed out the inconsistencies in visuals and AI-generated details within the trailer.
Everything from the main characters regularly changing appearances, to minor details like the clock numbers being out of order.
TCL Chief Content Officer Chris Regina spoke toTomshardwareabout the trailer’s inconsistencies.
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“Character consistency is a universal challenge in AI that we are all working to solve along with film shot selection and performance,” he explained. “The work is never finished until delivered, much like all film and TV production. With rapid technology advancement, we could easily keep shaping before the release, but we wanted to announce our AI studio and our entrance into original programming. Releasing the trailer provided a glimpse into what we’ve been working on.”
Next Stop Paris is set to release this summer with more movies getting ready torelease this month on streaming platforms.
Gabriela Silva was a Senior TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Netflix originals, K-Drama, and Disney+ shows. She also has bylines at ScreenRant, Pop Br, and Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
