At the end of watching the sci-fi thriller Companion, this reviewer was very happy to have had no prior knowledge of what the film was about or what it was like. Source: Australian Catholics.
And, checking on the number of reviews as well as strong opinions from bloggers, most were pleased that they went in to see Companion cold and found it an engrossing and unexpected experience.
Which, possibly, is where a review of Companion should end.
But, it is probably fair to say that in the first few minutes, we are introduced to an interesting character, Iris (Thatcher – Heretic, Yellowjackets) in a supermarket. This scene is a romantic/comic episode involving the collapsing of a shelf of oranges, followed by a startling remark by Iris and the introduction of the tall handsome Josh (Quaid).
Then, off we go . . .
One all the best aspects of Companion is that we do not know where the film is leading.
And, there are quite a number of surprises in the screenplay, some misleading, some turns, some twists as the plot unrolls and unravels. And, we are not really sure until the final credits.
Thatcher is very effective in keeping pace with the various facets of her character and the supporting cast play some good roles
In fact, there is quite a lot to think about as we watch Companion.
And compliments to writer-director Hancock, who keeps control of his screenplay as well as of the responses of the audience.
Review by Fr Peter Malone MSC, Jesuit Media.
Companion: Starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillen, Rupert Friend. Directed by Drew Hancock. 97 minutes. Rated M (Strong themes, violence and coarse language).
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Companion (Australian Catholics)
