# Artificial Film Review

> OpenAI's 'Artificial' called 'most urgently relevant film of our time' by critics.
- Title: Artificial Film Review · NME | Shortify
- Summary: OpenAI's 'Artificial' called 'most urgently relevant film of our time' by critics. OpenAI founder Sam Altman's film 'Artificial' is praised as the most…
- Keywords: artificial, openai, sam altman, luca guadagnino, andrew garfield, new york film festival, ai film, tech censorship, music, culture, Film, Review
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/film/openai-artificial-review-andrew-garfield-luca-guadagnino-3972277
- Published: 2026-10-06T09:00:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: artificial, openai, sam altman, luca guadagnino, andrew garfield, new york film festival, ai film, tech censorship, music, culture
## Artificial Premiere
Andrew Garfield stars as OpenAI founder Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino's film 'Artificial', premiering at the New York Film Festival on October 5, 2026.
## Early Reviews
Critics call 'Artificial' the most urgently relevant film of our time, describing it as 'terrifying' and 'provocative' with themes of power and AI risks.
## Amazon Withdrawal
Amazon stepped away from financing 'Artificial' earlier this year, though they later announced a $50 billion partnership with OpenAI.
## Film Release
Neon acquired 'Artificial' for cinema release on January 22, 2027, after Amazon dropped the project.
## AI Censorship
OpenAI tried to pressure Amazon into deleting 'Artificial' due to concerns about its portrayal of AI risks.
## Critical Response
Critics praise Andrew Garfield's performance as 'terrifyingly precise' and describe the film as a 'spiritual sequel to The Social Network' with apocalyptic themes.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI founder Sam Altman's film 'Artificial' is praised as the most urgently relevant film of our time by critics, with early reviews highlighting its themes of power and AI risks.