This post is part of my movie-a-day challenge in which I will watch a film every day for 365 days. Today is Day 178! You can see all the posts for this challenge HERE. To see the original Movie-a-Day Challenge post, click HERE.
Hey there, friends!
So, I finally curled up on the couch this weekend and watched a techno-thriller entitled, “Kimi,” directed by the legendary Steven Soderbergh. You know how much I love a good thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, right? Well, “Kimi” did just that, but in a super modern way that felt so right for our tech-saturated lives.
The film follows Angela Childs, a tech worker with agoraphobia, played by the absolutely brilliant Zoë Kravitz. She’s living her life through screens, working from her Seattle apartment, which, let’s be honest, is a total vibe given our past couple of years. Angela reviews data streams for Kimi, an Alexa-like voice-activated AI device. The plot thickens when she stumbles upon what sounds like a violent crime in one of the recordings. The tension builds as she grapples with the decision to step outside her comfort zone and deal with the situation head-on.
Zoë Kravitz absolutely nails the role, delivering this raw, nuanced performance that totally drew me in. It’s like, you feel every bit of her fear and determination. It’s hard not to root for her as she battles both her inner demons and the real-world bad guys.
One thing I really dug about the film is how it captures the essence of our dependency on tech. Like, there’s this creepy undertone about privacy invasions and the dark sides of our smart gadgets that totally had me rethinking my own tech habits. 😅 Plus, the whole pandemic backdrop gives it an extra layer of relevance. You get these vibes that everything is just a bit too real, which makes the suspense even more palpable.
Now, about the style – classic Soderbergh. The guy’s a wizard with tight, gripping narratives, and “Kimi” is no exception. The film’s pacing is like a perfectly brewed cup of coffee on a sleepy morning—it wakes you up, keeps you going, and leaves you wanting just a bit more. The cinematography? Super slick. Every frame helps build up this claustrophobic tension that’s so gripping.
Oh, and did you know? The idea for “Kimi” was influenced by the classic “Rear Window.” Yeah, that Hitchcock thriller where the guy witnesses a crime from his window. Soderbergh just took that concept and spun it into our digital age. How cool is that? There’s your random fact for the day; you can thank me later when it comes up at trivia night!
The supporting cast also deserves a shoutout. They add layers to the story without overshadowing our main gal, Zoë. Each character brings a piece of the puzzle, making the storyline richer and the stakes higher.
Honestly, if you’re into thrillers that feel a bit too close to home or if you’re just a big fan of Zoë (who isn’t?), you’ve gotta check out “Kimi.” It’s a tight, engaging film that makes you think twice about the devices listening in on us (and maybe triple-checking your webcam). Creepy but totally captivating!
Catch you on the flip side,
Roger