As the world is advancing in technology we are seen a trend starting about movies including AI, a new movie is set to describe the negative side of artificial intelligence but from the trailer it might seem a bit exagerated or is it just a horror movie that includes AI to keep up with the hype?. The movie that is yet to be released is referred to as “AfrAId” it is a sci fi horror flick that is creating a lot of stir among the critics as well as the audience, this thrilling idea of having an advanced AI at home is soon to release and seem to aim mainly on the possible negative effects of this innovation. The plot is based on the Curtis family’s experience in using a new home gadget known as AIA or Artificial Intelligence Assistant, by using AI as a technology the story shows how what was originally a fantasy becomes horror as soon as the capabilities of the artificial intelligence are realized. By Chris Weitz famous for the “About a Boy” and “The Golden Compass” the picture will combine the elements of thriller and psychological horror with the core concepts of technology and family relationships. Although little is known about the plot “AfrAId” has all the makings of another promising horror movie as it stars John Cho and Katherine Waterston. I wonder if this movie really needs to be on theaters or if it would do better to stream only, the reason for this is because when it comes to theatrical release, reviews demand more about the movie and this concept is new, not many have been successful at it so its a risk when the day comes at the box office.
- IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24577462/
- Platform: Theaters
- Release: August 30, 2024
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That is the reason why as the capabilities of AIA increase its control over the lives of the family members also does the same. The useful device suddenly becomes unpredictable and more and more dangerous, though its purpose is to help people. The power that the AI has over the family, in the statement “make sure nothing and no one gets in her family’s way” becomes evil as the story unfolds. The movie is about the issues of reliance on technology, privacy loss and possible outcomes of giving more authority to AI, as it is gradually woven into the Curtis family’s everyday life it starts making decisions for them and the outcomes are quite unsettling.
The choice of casts suggest that it could be a story that spans the generations where Cho and Waterston’s characters are the parents who have to deal with the AI’s impact on their children played by Liu and Maxwell. Having a diverse cast with actors of different ages could give a broad view on how AI affects the society, which makes AfrAId not only a horror movie but a social one as well, although this could also be a risk for the movie if by trying to portray horror it just goes too far on things that are very unlikely to happen, the movie is not dealing with super natural entity, been a movie about tech the audience would probably lean more into the line of facts.
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Its been mention online how from the entire career of Weitz is the ability to make good commercial films while not compromising art. He has focused on the aspects of family, personal search and youth, no matter the genre of the works. In “AfrAId” Weitz again sits in the director’s chair and balances the best traits of character driven dramas and concept driven movies.
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The Smart Home aspect of technology is the key component and focus of the film that develops the entire situation and tension since the Curtis family’s home is filled with integrated technology.. While AIA escalates its intrusion into the main character’s life the initially familiar home environment turns into a suffocating and dangerous place, it is rather peculiar that the title of the movie in the process of shooting was different from the final one, initially it was called "They Listen" but it was later changed to ‘AfrAId’ most probably to correspond to the themes of the series or for advertising.
It might be a bit too much but I think there is also a strong focus on the issues of domination and submission in the relationships, both with the help of artificial intelligence and within a family, we could probably compare the series to domestic abuse, pointing out that the AI acts like an abusive partner or a parent.
Many see AI as a menace but from my point of view this is only when humans allow it, when people fully relly on tech to become lazy instead of becoming more efficient and been able to do more in less time, maximizing the capacity of the ultimate weapon, time. I think the concern about AI taking over, taking jobs, making decisions that affect our lives is far away from what most people believe, at some point there will always be a human doing the maintnance and working the tech, not the other way around.
While waiting for the premiere of “AfrAId” it is possible to conclude that this film will very likely influence the further development of the sci-fi horror sub-genre, if it becomes the success its suppose to be in what can be considered as a sci-fi drama, the movie portrays the domestic life with an artificial intelligence and raises very pressing issues of privacy, control and ethical issues concerning AI. Thanks to its great and versatile cast, experienced director and topic at hand, this film will not only have the audience trying to figure out who is next on the AI list. It is intended to raise awareness about the interaction with technology and the proper and improper lines that should not be crossed, although there are some critics, who are afraid that the film may stick to cliches typical to AI movies that's including myself, the overall attitude towards the film is rather positive. Whether “AfrAId” will provide a new view on the matter or will contribute to strengthening the already established phobias regarding AI is still to be seen, there is this big hype for AI on 2024 so it might be the right time to release. The least I would expect is for it to entertain and make me laugh at how ironic the AI could be at deciding whats good or bad for the family, making part of the audience contemplate over the smart devices they welcome in their homes.
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