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Afraid (2024)
Directed by Chris Weitz
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Most recently watched by AllAboutSteve
Overview
Curtis Pike and his family are selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA observes the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can – and will – make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.
Rated PG-13 | Length 84 minutes
Actors
John Cho | Katherine Waterston | Keith Carradine | Havana Rose Liu | Lukita Maxwell | Ashley Romans | David Dastmalchian | Wyatt Lindner | Isaac Bae | Bennett Curran | Greg Hill | Riki Lindhome | Ashton Essex Bright | Mason Shea Joyce | River Drosche | Todd Waring | Simon Craig Raynes | Rogelio Douglas III | Zeke Alton | Pam Cook | Ben Youcef | Louis De La Costa | James Mitchell-Clyde | Vaughndio Forbes | Maya Manko | J.D. Garcia | Dustin Stern-Garcia | Timothy Thomas Brown | Jimmy Galeota | Rachael Hip-Flores | Frank Scozzari | Elliott McKenzie
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2024 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
This had me on the hook for most of the runtime. Yes it’s another “see how A.I. is bad” but I think rather than a creepy doll or whatever, you can see how an Alexa-like device can take over a family if it continues to learn on its own. Doesn’t feel that farfetched. I think the main issue here is that, while it is a tight under 90min runtime, they rush into things so quickly and remove a potential second act of the story.
And it doesn’t stick the landing when it finally gets there. It’s like they didn’t know how to end this so they just closed the curtains. Disappointing. But I did enjoy the ride to get there. Also needed more Dastmalchian.
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