Enjoy Eshaan M's interview with Jack Peter Mundy about Prototype
5Enjoy Eshaan M's interview with Jack Peter Mundy, the director of the new feature film Prototype. Jack studied film at Christ Church University, Canterbury. In 2017 he formed his company Film Everything and directed his first short film Parallel. More recently he has focused on cinematography and directing roles for feature films. Prototype is available now on digital. Check it out.
Prototype, a frightening and profound portrait of a digital world, will spellbind viewers of all ages. Its chilling plot and well-written script combine with rather realistic special effects to make for an immersive viewing experience.
In the near future, androids with artificial intelligence are being created to help people with menial household tasks. The first prototype, One, created by Roger Marshall (Jamie Robertson) and tested by his family, proves to be popular. Roger has been working on a new model, Two, with improved features, but when things take a turn for the worse, human emotion is weighed against scientific progress and robotic efficiency.
The plot is the most compelling part of Prototype, and the film is very well written. The casting too works wonders. Jamie Robertson is phenomenal in his role as Roger Marshall, the mercurial inventor intent on revolutionizing the technology space. He delivers his dialogue with conviction and passion; I truly felt threatened by his character at times. Actor Ben Reid’s character (Roger’s son) is intended to emulate his father and Reid works hard to model himself after Robertson’s character. Danielle Scott, who plays the wife Shelley Marshall, perfectly plays the role of a well-meaning housewife who is willing to do anything to protect her family. A trite character though it may be, Scott’s take on Shelley is fresh and unique. The cinematography complements the dark and suspenseful theme, as several scenes play with light.
Prototype is just as much about entertainment as it is a lesson to value the technology around us, and yet to not let it take over our lives. The film contains scenes suggesting domestic abuse and a murder scene.
I give Prototype 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18, plus adults. Prototype is available on Digital platforms now. https://youtu.be/0MykoayxQCo
Like and subscribe to our channel to get our latest videos.
Leave comments. We want to hear from you!
Support KIDS FIRST! here: https://tinyurl.com/ych8urs3
Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidsFirstMedia
Twitter (we tweet back): https://twitter.com/KidsFirstMedia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsfirstcoming_attractions
Listen to our weekly radio show: https://tinyurl.com/y5afrr3e
Become a KIDS FIRST! reporter: https://www.kidsfirst.org/become-a-juror/