Monday, September 02, 2024
AFRAID
Curtis (John Cho) & his family has been selected to test a revolutionary new device/product: a digital assistant called AIA. It is supposed to take smart homes to the next level. What could go wrong? Besides dad Curtis, there is mom Meredith, teen daughter Iris, middle child Preston, & younger brother Cal. As AIA begins to learn each of their behaviors, it anticipates their needs. In the beginning, everyone is enjoying the benefits of having AIA’s assistance. However, overprotective AIA is determined to not let anything nor anyone get in the way of this family. This is a psychological thriller where technology logic oversteps normal boundaries. Who or what is AIA? Can AIA be stop or shut down? Will this family survive this test period? See how AIA exploits the family weaknesses. There are some little twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is a mid credit clip.
Alien gives it 3 “manipulative” stars out of 4.
