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AfrAId

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In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) 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 family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing -- and no one -- gets in her family's way.
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Kyle Logan Chicago Reader Afraid is better than expected...and it largely succeeds as a fun genre exercise. If only its aspiration to “say something” didn’t keep it from being pure dumb fun. Sep 9, 2024 Full Review Dylan Roth Observer AfrAId is a poignant, artistic statement—evidence that humans are just as capable of mediocrity as the machines that will replace us.  Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 2, 2024 Full Review William Bibbiani TheWrap If an algorithm recommends The Emoji Movie, Weitz’s film argues, there’s something very, very wrong with that algorithm — and there’s no denying that logic. Aug 30, 2024 Full Review tt stern-enzi WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH) A really interesting cautionary tale. Rated: C Sep 9, 2024 Full Review Tom Beasley The Popcorn Muncher (Substack) Every line of dialogue is stilted, every theme is spelled out in laboriously literal terms, and the characters never feel even close to human. Sep 8, 2024 Full Review Alex Broadwell In Review Online AfrAId‘s cultish thread actually becomes its most compelling for a time... But none of these threads are quite seen through. They’re often just hinted at and left largely unexplored, cut off, or resolved before much can be made of them. Sep 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Anthony A must see movie! Will knock your socks off! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/11/24 Full Review kristina l Creepy good. It's scary how much we rely on technology, but what happens if tech starts getting smarter than the people building it? It has some pretty good twists. Definitely makes you wonder about getting a completely smart house. 😄 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/11/24 Full Review Lisa R Movie started out slow. Kind of went on. Was hoping for more excitement. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/11/24 Full Review Willie Decent movie. More of a Netflix vibe tbh Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Gabriel the end could be better. good direction , good trama. i would choose a different ending Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/10/24 Full Review Constance K I didn't really care for the ending. I thought it would be a little bit more suspenseful. I was let down. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) 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 family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing -- and no one -- gets in her family's way.
Director
Chris Weitz
Producer
Jason Blum, Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz
Screenwriter
Chris Weitz
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Blumhouse Productions, Depth of Field
Rating
PG-13 (Some Strong Violence|Some Strong Language|Sexual Material|Thematic Material)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 30, 2024, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.2M
Runtime
1h 24m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)