Writer-director Drew Hancock indicts white male entitlement in this twisted tale, starring Quaid and Sophie Thatcher.
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Theres no such thing as a perfect murder.
It turns out Iris is not Jacks human girlfriend but rather his robot companion.
Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid in ‘Companion’.Credit:Warner Bros.
But thats a red herring, as is Iriss unwitting participation in the homicide.
Quaid is an ideal conduit for Hancock’s constantly surprising tale.
As Josh, Quaid easily convinces us he’s merely a bystander in the weekend’s increasingly horrifying events.
Sophie Thatcher in ‘Companion’.Warner Bros.
His ruffled curls and inherited rom-com pedigree help sell the notion of his innocence.
While his performance is one of gradual revelation, Thatchers is one of discovery.
Thatcher walks this tightrope with ease.
Jack Quaid and Megan Suri in ‘Companion’.Warner Bros.
Thatcher nails theStepford-Wifequality of Iriss existence without tipping her hand, making her awakening all the more exhilarating.
But all of it works because of Hancocks whip-smart script and directorial eye for world-building.
Iriss clothing choices also reflect that, emphasizing the gender roles that Josh prefers.
As a twisty thriller,Companionmore than delivers, keeping audiences guessing until the very end.
Iris’s ultimate goal isn’t love or even survival it’s self-determination.
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