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AfrAId DVD

DVD  |  Horror  |  04 Dec 2024
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Be careful what you let in.

Curtis and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the familys behaviours and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing, and no one, gets in her familys way.

Title: AfrAId

Format: DVD

Release Date: 04 Dec 2024

Actor(s): 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,

Sku: 3164909

Catalogue No: DN7508

Category: Horror

Disc Count: 1

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1

OFLC Rating: M

Run Time: 81

Transfer Format: 16:9 Enhanced, Widescreen, Full Height Anamorphic

Video Format: PAL

Primary Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1

Language: English, Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian, Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Swedish

Region Code: 2,4

OFLC Advice: Coarse Language And Sexual References, Drug Use, Mature Themes And Violence, Science Fiction Themes

Production Studio: Sony

Dubbed Languages: English, Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian, Dolby Digital 5.1

Director(s): Chris Weitz

Genre: Horror/Sci-Fi, Horror

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Curtis Pike (John Cho), is a collaborator who partners with innovators and technology creators possessing groundbreaking ideas but requiring assistance in bringing them to fruition. During a client meeting, Curtis is introduced to a revolutionary new technology - a digital assistant named AIA. This state-of-the-art device has the potential to change the world forever. To personally experience the capabilities of this new technology, Curtis and his family are invited to test the product in their own home. Curtis is amazed as he sets up the AIA in his home, and his family is instantly impressed by the unit’s capabilities. With eye cameras placed around the house, AIA can operate in any area. The device proves to be beneficial in various ways, such as assisting the kids with chores through a point system, reading books at night, helping with bill payments, completing outstanding tasks, and suggesting multiple activities. The way AIA speaks and interacts with them makes it feel like a human being is living with them. Curtis is amazed by the unit’s functionality and notices a significant change and improvement in the home. However, what starts as a pleasant experience soon turns into a terrifying nightmare. The movie "AfrAId" combines multiple genres, including horror and sci-fi, but it is primarily a thriller with climactic twists and various reveals. Chris Weitz, known for his previous work on "About a Boy" (2002), "The Golden Compass" (2007), and "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" (2009), directed the film. Additionally, the movie was produced by the renowned Jason Blum, also known as Blumhouse, who has worked on recent films like "M3gan" (2022) and "The Black Phone" (2021). There’s no denying it: the premise and general concept here are tremendous and highly welcoming, given that AI is now a big part of our daily lives. The opportunities for a horror film about AI are endless and plentiful. There is plenty of vague mystery in the opening, but viewers will quickly suspect that perhaps Curtis and his family are the next target and possible victims of the AI. Sadly, as a general horror film, there’s not much horror to admire here. "Afraid" is more interested in focusing on a storyline that feels vague, and the subplots are entirely predictable, with obvious outcomes. One example involves Curtis’s daughter, who is dealing with teen pressure and the consequences of her recent actions. The situation worsens when AI is used to damage her reputation. Moments like these not only bog the film down but also feel more suited to teen drama made for TV. I found the concept of AfrAId to be promising, but I was disappointed that the film didn't fully deliver as a horror or thriller. The script felt too light and cheesy, and the subplots seemed more fitting for a teen soap opera. The editing was abrupt and strange, with unclear plot details, especially in the third act and climax. This resulted in gaps and plot holes, making the movie hard to understand fully. Ultimately, it was a cringeworthy and laughable cinematic experience. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com

Published on:
24 Oct 2024

Published by:
Walkden Entertainment (Peter Walkden) www.walkdenentertainment.com


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