While most people might be unaware of the existence of such a film, James Gunn not only watched it but took to Threads to rave about Drew Hancock’s vision. Dropping a short and crisp review that was more than enough to set off a buzz among moviegoers who might have overlooked this under-the-radar gem, Gunn hailed the film as “freaking incredible”.
Considering James Gunn’s track record of directing blockbuster movies, his praise for another incredible gem like Companion didn’t seem like merely empty words. Instead, his brief review on social media felt like a genuine effort at helping Drew Hancock’s movie get its deserving attention.
After James Gunn’s high praise for Companion, it even intrigued us to check out what’s so special about the horror sci-fi thriller. Well, in a nutshell, what began as a rom-com turned out to be filled with unpredictable twists and mind-bending sci-fi elements, including an interesting take on modern technology and gender politics.
Starring Sophie Thatcher as Iris and Jack Quaid as Josh as a couple on their weekend getaway with friends, the movie quickly turns from a happy outing to a chaotic and dark ride. What started as a fun getaway took a major turn with incidents like s*xual assault, murder, a deeper look into AI, and greater world issues.
Without spoiling the movie, all we can say is that one of the above-mentioned friends from the get-together is a companion robot, who is forced to face the atrocities of human life. Through the vision of the AI, Drew Hancock’s movie delves into deeper political issues and showcases how obnoxious humans are and how advanced technology can become a viable companion for humans.
