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Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' adaptation slammed for AI use and poor effects

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A Mastodon user expressed strong dissatisfaction with Netflix's adaptation of "Lord of the Flies," deeming it "absolute garbage." The user cited the prominent use of AI in the production and a cast of underdeveloped child characters as major flaws. Additionally, the visual effects were criticized for being flat, unbelievable, and lacking in detail, leading the user to abandon the film after thirty minutes. AI

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Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' adaptation slammed for AI use and poor effects

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I settled down to watch Netflix's Lord of the Flies and found it to be absolute garbage. Tons of AI and a cast full of children playing underdeveloped character

    I settled down to watch Netflix's Lord of the Flies and found it to be absolute garbage. Tons of AI and a cast full of children playing underdeveloped characters. Made it thru a half hour and switched the TV off. The effects were flat and unbelievable. They didn't even take the t…

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