Justicia artificial (2024)

Justicia artificial is based on an intriguing premise: What if justice could be automated and devoid of human bias?

This idea, in theory, is promising, but Justicia artificial quickly transforms that promise into a nightmare of control and manipulation.

As Carmen investigates the disappearance of Alicia Kóvack, she realizes that the AI system not only threatens to dehumanize justice, but also to become a tool of absolute control over the population.

The plot raises profound ethical questions about technology and its place in making decisions that affect human lives.

Can a machine judge fairly, and what happens when systems become corrupt?

Throughout Justicia artificial, the tension builds, although at times the plot slows down in technical explanations that may seem dense to some viewers.

Simón Casal's direction opts for a sober and cold visual approach, with scenarios that reflect the impersonality and efficiency of a fully automated judicial system.

Scenes involving technology and server rooms are well executed, conveying a sense of omnipresent control.

The soundtrack contributes to the sense of intrigue and paranoia, with a mix of electronic and tense sounds that underscore the relentless advance of technology in the judicial system.

The character of Carmen Costa, played by Verónica Echegui, is the emotional and intellectual center of Justicia artificial.

Her performance stands out for her ability to convey the doubts and fears of an experienced judge facing a system that challenges her ethical and professional principles.

Throughout Justicia artificial, Carmen evolves from a professional who trusts the promise of AI to a distrustful investigator who unearths disturbing truths.

The rest of the cast, while fulfilling their roles well, take a back seat to Carmen's personal and professional journey.

Characters such as the politicians behind the project or the developers of the AI system serve more as functional cogs in the conspiracy than as complex individuals.

Justicia artificial is an intriguing thriller that explores the implications of a future where justice is in the hands of AI.

While it raises important questions about ethics and control, its focus is sometimes diluted between conspiracy plot and courtroom drama, without delving deeply enough into the characters or moral dilemmas that might have made the film a more memorable work.

It offers moments of tension and raises valuable reflections but falls halfway short in its execution. Still, it is a recommendable film for those interested in the intersections between technology and justice, and how the future might reshape our most fundamental institutions.