In the Cloud is a 2018 sci-fi thriller directed by Robert Scott Wildes and written by Vanya Asher. The film stars Justin Chatwin and Tomiwa Edun as two estranged tech experts, Hal and Jai, who are called in by their former mentor, Gordon (Gabriel Byrne), to stop a terrorist bomber before his next attack.
The film takes place in a near-future where the world is connected through a virtual cloud, and the flow of information is constantly monitored. Hal and Jai use their expertise in neuroscience and virtual reality to develop a technology that can extract memories from the terrorist's mind, hoping to uncover information that can prevent the next attack.
The two protagonists must work together while facing various challenges, including their differences, personal demons, and a shadowy organization that is trying to keep the truth hidden. As the clock ticks down, the team struggles to stay ahead of the terrorist while navigating the complexities of the virtual realm.
In the Cloud explores themes of memory, privacy, and technology's impact on humanity. The movie received generally positive reviews, with praise for its ambitious storytelling and visual effects.