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sarah984's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Super fun "popcorn movie" techno-thriller set in the near future. Stay at home mom Rowena is struggling with mental health issues after moving across the country for her husband's tech job, so he gets her one of the company's beta "digital friends" (aka Maxine) to talk to. Things get tense as Maxine starts making disturbing predictions, and Rowena doesn't know who to trust.
There were a few things that it felt kind of silly that Maxine could do, but otherwise I had fun. The characters were well drawn and the way abuse is depicted is scarily accurate. I know it's a bit divisive but I thought the ending was great.
There were a few things that it felt kind of silly that Maxine could do, but otherwise I had fun. The characters were well drawn and the way abuse is depicted is scarily accurate. I know it's a bit divisive but I thought the ending was great.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Death of parent, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Domestic abuse, Biphobia, Murder, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Vomit, Suicide, Terminal illness, Cancer, Car accident, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Grief, and Sexual content
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