Perfect cinema does not convince with relationship abusive to La Black Mirror

At first sight, Perfect escortwhich reaches Brazilian theaters from Thursday (6), presents an intriguing premise: a mixture of science fiction, comedy, terror and a social criticism that proposes to explore the dynamics of power and abuse within a relationship.

The film comes in the wave of other similar tapes, such as the recent Beautiful revenge (2020), Run, dear, run (2020), Don’t worry, dear (2022) and Twice (2024), in a guise that refers to the series Black Mirror (2011 -). However, there is something that seems to make a difference: the four films mentioned were women’s works, while Perfect escort It is written and directed by the newcomer Drew Hancocksponsored by the creators of Brutal nightswhich was very successful in streaming in 2022.

Not that it is a problem for a man to take the reins of a story about abusive relationship, but the difference is remarkable. Here, the plot is centered on a robot protagonist named Iris (Sophie Thatcherfrom YELLOWJACKETS), who accompanies her boyfriend, Josh (Jack Quaidfrom The Boys), on a weekend between friends in a luxurious and quiet country house.

Passionate, the two live a movie romance. But not everything is what it seems. The trip then takes an unexpected course with persecution, violence and revelations, with the young machine highly sophisticated needing to fight to survive.

Yes, you read right, a human dates a robot. What can be astonishing to us in the universe of Perfect escort It is treated as normal – and, in fact, already foreseen to happen in reality: who does not remember the article of the futurologist Ian Pearsonwhich predicts that humanity will have more sex with robots than with people in 2050?

There is a clear satirical tone since the movie’s promotional materials, both in the trailer, that announces a mix of comedy and terror – “From the studio that brought Diary of a Passion and the creators of Brutal nights” – Until the very unfolding of the plot, which is full of taken and situations that invest in taking the laughter from the public.

This mix, along with the family faces in the cast, clearly aims to engage, especially, the youngest generation. However, despite the good ideas and the concept, which talks well with the current generation, the shallow execution of such a relevant theme ends up becoming Perfect escort Only silly, with the air of a great waste.

The biggest strength of the film lies in the performances of the actors, which are sufficiently interesting to create a connection with the public. Sophie Thatcher again offers a worthy performance of what had already shown us on terror Hereticand Jack Quaid It is the perfect scrotum male, a Redpill who cannot relate to a real woman and needs one that he can control at his pleasure.

The supporting cast can deliver fun moments, but in reality they are there with only one purpose: create situations that endanger them. And this is what bothers you most about Perfect escorta movie that is enough for its own limitations.

The questions addressed are relevant, especially considering the way science fiction mixes with criticism of contemporary, often abusive and completely dependent on technology relationships. However, the script cannot go beyond its premise, lacking the depth needed to fully exploit such complex themes. That’s what I had quoted before, in the hands of a woman, much would not go unnoticed. However, for a man, there are more interesting themes and situations to be shown and approached. For some less demanding viewers, Perfect escort It will be fun enough, but it is frustrating to think so.

In trying to address more serious questions, the film uses many clichés of the genre, which weakens its potential. The choice of mixing science fiction with terror and drama is valid, but the film is limited to a generic formula without really innovating or offering new perspectives – ah, I miss the brave end of Beautiful revenge.

The attempt to create a social criticism through a (not so) futuristic context history that could have been much more impactful if the script risked more to escape the established conventions of the genre. Since it doesn’t do that, film ends up trapped in a predictable path, where criticism becomes superficial and is lost between the elements of suspense and action.

In short, Perfect escort presents interesting ideas, which could become an episode of Black Mirror if leaner and more assertive in its moral lesson in the light of a technological future. The film and the director daring to delve deeper into the themes he proposes, delivering a work that, although promising and even fun as an uncompromising session, turns out to be more forgettable than remarkable.

Rolling Stone Brazil Cinema Special

The cinema is the subject of the new special printed of the Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to seventh art lovers, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawhich reaches 85 years amid the release of his new movie, Megalópolisbold and millionaire endeavor financed by himself.

Undabase in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took about 40 years to get out of paper, the filmmaker defends the boldness of being creative of the film industry and opens, in good Portuguese, the influence of Brazil on his new movie: “Joy” .

The special also brings conversations with Walter Salles, FERNANDA TORRES and Selton Mello on I’m still herea chat about soundtracks with the conductor João Carlos Martinsan exclusive list of the 100 best films in history (50 national, 50 international), another list of the 101 largest trails in the history of cinema, one warm for the Oscar 2025 and the radar of globe, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 movies for the coming months.

The Special Cinema of Rolling Stone Brazil It is already on newsstands, but can also be bought at the EDITORA PROFILE store for R $ 29.90. Check it out:

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