Dec 23, 2024
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Matt McCarthy.
Matt McCarthy
Watched Companion last night and I’m still unsure how I feel about it. I went in expecting a horror-thriller but honestly it felt more like a Black Mirror episode... just lighter. It had plot twists, a too-perfect beginning, and a big reveal that flips everything, but nothing felt that new.
It was still entertaining, though. The cast was good, especially Sophie Thatcher as Iris (she really carried). The pacing kept me watching and on edge, and the antagonist slowly revealing how awful he was made it fun to hate him. It was satisfying to watch that unravel. Plus, there was some humour that added a nice touch.
But yeah, I expected more horror and it just wasn’t there. The thriller vibe worked. It also felt a little short and not super memorable. Like, I’ll remember it more as a decent Black Mirror-style story than a full film.
Rating: 6.5/10 Worth a watch if you like a quick, fun thriller with some nice twists.
. There were two times I felt truly happy. First, the day I met Josh; second, the day I killed him.
Companion, Drew Hancock (2025)
Companion
Movies watched in 2025
Companion (2025, USA)
Director & Writer: Drew Hancock
Mini-review:
I had my doubts about this film. Tbh, I already knew the initial twist, so wouldn't it be fairly predictable? Well, I was entirely wrong: it keeps tons of cards up its sleeve, revealing them just when you think it can't surprise you any more. And even when I could spot some small holes in the writing, the whole thing is so fun and engaging that I didn't really care. Its sense of humor is bitingly dark, so it probably won't be for everyone, but it definitely worked for me. Also, Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid deliver fantastic performances that keep you immersed in the story. And the movie itself is handsomely made, too. To sum up, with Companion, genre filmmaking is off to a great start this year.
I recieved 4 cameos for my birthday, and I was wondering if anyone would like me to post them here.
1. Doug Cockle/Geralt of Rivia
2. Matt McCarthy
3.David Kaufman/Danny Phantom
4. Noel Macneal as Bear
Let me know. I usually don't post these sort of things 👉🏻👈🏻
Matt McCarthy
do not let me down mr mccarthy