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EludiumQ36Feb 23, 2022

"Kimi" (HBO Max) stars Zoe Kravitz as a social shut-in juxtaposed against her job as a machine learning assistant for improvement of the Alexa-like product "Kimi". She overhears an assault on a woman via someone's Kimi and decides to get"Kimi" (HBO Max) stars Zoe Kravitz as a social shut-in juxtaposed against her job as a machine learning assistant for improvement of the Alexa-like product "Kimi". She overhears an assault on a woman via someone's Kimi and decides to get involved, regardless of what others signal or tell her, regardless of her phobias, regardless of everything, she sacrifices her life and others for an assumption of what she hears for a 5-sec span on a stranger's Kimi. I went through all that to show why you don't really care about her, she's acting outside the bounds of a realistic character and where does that usually lead? Right, disappointment. Oh and she does the "Home Alone" bit on some assassins so that's plausible, right? And she's in a mixed race relationship so Hollywood gets their we're-so-progressive bonus. It's another of many, many Covid-era wastes of our time.… Expand

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katezoeFeb 18, 2022

Not a thriller! Rather dull less than average movie by Soderbergh. Lack luster acting by Zoe Kravitz.

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Voodoo123Feb 22, 2022

Kimi is an unsophisticated thriller that borrows heavily from classics in its genre rear window yet delivers little thats new (ahem covid restrictions and face masks?). There's a great cast here and some excellent sound design (the headphonesKimi is an unsophisticated thriller that borrows heavily from classics in its genre rear window yet delivers little thats new (ahem covid restrictions and face masks?). There's a great cast here and some excellent sound design (the headphones cutting to silence was very effective). Overall production is top tier considering its quick production turn around.

Spoilers ahead but what little that worked well here is sadly and quickly discarded for a cheap and overly unrealistic mary sue murder spree victory finish with literal smiling 'oh, suddenly it seems murdering home invaders with a nail gun was the therapy that cured my agoraphobia ' moment. Although entertaining - couldn't help but feel theres was a massively missed opportunity for something more subtle and meaningful.… Expand

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portmanteauFeb 13, 2022

Was with it until the third act, and then it just tonally falls apart, it jarringly departs from the tension built in the first two acts and wraps things up with an absurd sequence. A promising film that turns out to be a bit of a wasted opportunity.

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bertobellamyFeb 11, 2022

Starts like some kind of high-tech ‘Rear Window, and ends in the most ‘Home Alone’ (even old Buzz is here!) way. And you know what? It’s fun! Yeah, the story is dumb and derivative, but Angela — an employee working for an Amazon/Apple-likeStarts like some kind of high-tech ‘Rear Window, and ends in the most ‘Home Alone’ (even old Buzz is here!) way. And you know what? It’s fun! Yeah, the story is dumb and derivative, but Angela — an employee working for an Amazon/Apple-like company who discovers a crime when listening to the recordings of an Alexa-esque device —, the protagonist, played by a committed Zoë Kravitz, feels relatable in times like these. The anxiety of working remotely and going out sure is my cup of tea.… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 11, 2022

Kimi is a fictional version of Alexa and Zoë Kravitz plays a tech worker whose job is to listen to errors from the app and correct them. One day, she hears a disturbing recording and sets out to discover the misdeed behind it. Since she'sKimi is a fictional version of Alexa and Zoë Kravitz plays a tech worker whose job is to listen to errors from the app and correct them. One day, she hears a disturbing recording and sets out to discover the misdeed behind it. Since she's also agoraphobic, her drive to uncover the truth causes additional stress, compounded with the fact that someone doesn't want the information divulged. Director Steven Soderbergh has crafted a tight little film that spends the first hour setting up the drama (all in her apartment) before the a mildly tense final act. The paranoia of modern tech, coupled with the lingering effects of the COVID lockdown make it easier to ignore some of the plot machinations that rely on unlikely connections. The soundtrack is reminiscent of Hitchcock thrillers, but this easily-digested little drama doesn't match up to Hitchcock's level of anxiety.… Expand

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JLuis_001Feb 12, 2022

The Steven Soderbergh that gets presented in Kimi, is the Soderbergh that I tend to find really disappointing.
It's when the director just focuses on getting things done quickly without much to explore or salvage in the way of a narrative.The Steven Soderbergh that gets presented in Kimi, is the Soderbergh that I tend to find really disappointing.
It's when the director just focuses on getting things done quickly without much to explore or salvage in the way of a narrative.

So I'm surprised it's getting good reviews from the professional critics, especially since regardless of the actuality in which the film is set, Soderbergh is basically ripping off De Palma and Hitchcock. If you know your thrillers, you know what movies I'm talking about.

Don't mistake that basic pragmatism for something deeper. This is a terribly mediocre thriller of a technological moral lecture that points nowhere.… Expand

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FaxthtaxFeb 12, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kravitz did an OK job portraying an annoying character you just want to punch in the face. She is mean to people, but it was probably the directors choice to give you a consequence interpretation of her illness.
However, nothing special. Weird camera movements and mediocre script all wrapped in a very low-budget looking movie package
The movie falls completely apart in the end though mainly because of the bad guys in the end. They are probably the worst most amateur idiots i have seen. Makes Harry and Marv almost Mensa members in comparison.… Expand

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KadankaFeb 13, 2022

Was a good start but slid into boredom quickly. The text conversations and atmosphere did little to in entertainment value. Low budget everything. The film was in essence a audition reel for ZK. She performed well, but the plot was lacklusterWas a good start but slid into boredom quickly. The text conversations and atmosphere did little to in entertainment value. Low budget everything. The film was in essence a audition reel for ZK. She performed well, but the plot was lackluster af. Wouldn’t recommend, rewatch, nor buy.… Expand

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Idiota150Feb 20, 2022

An Aspberger agoraphobic ass is hard to portray as a likeable character ... so in that regard this movie is spot on.

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BeeCeeG3Feb 13, 2022

Turned this off half way through, looked up the ending. I made the right choice. The main character is a horrible rich person who is completely unsympathetic.

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cjhandleyFeb 11, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most distractingly unlikable characters ever in a film. Like the auteur tried to make an amalgamation of a 2020 Twitter user except instead of making her have a realistic physique that would actually make her afraid to go outside and catch Covid made her a 100 pound lingerie model. Stop casting “famous” people’s children in film, and let them model for perfume ads or whatever.

And as for her motivation…she repeatedly says she doesn’t like the police or DAs, so what did she want to have happen? A Twitter cancellation for rape and murder? The company to cut off the service?… Expand

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lessacebolaMay 12, 2022

O filme é legal, apresenta um drama interessante e uma narrativa intrigável.

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brettrenwickFeb 13, 2022

A mash up of Hanna, Bound and Anna without the martial arts and gun play. SS is very dependable who does not disappoint.

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manningn15Feb 21, 2022

KIMI was a thrilling and intense thriller that explored mental health struggles with a beautifully sensitive and realistic touch. Zoë Kravitz gave an exceptional and powerful performance. Also Alex Dobrenko and Devin Ratray gave goodKIMI was a thrilling and intense thriller that explored mental health struggles with a beautifully sensitive and realistic touch. Zoë Kravitz gave an exceptional and powerful performance. Also Alex Dobrenko and Devin Ratray gave good performances. The writing was outstanding. It was just a great movie and my favorite movie I've seen this year so far.… Expand

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MetacriticOnurMar 5, 2022

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not good in any manner or degree.

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gadgetfreak2022Feb 13, 2022

A fun, well-acted wisp of a film. Even as someone who loves smart home tech, it is a nice little reminder that you shouldn't trust those devices blindly. The movie moves briskly and Zoe Kravitz is effective in the role. Overall reallyA fun, well-acted wisp of a film. Even as someone who loves smart home tech, it is a nice little reminder that you shouldn't trust those devices blindly. The movie moves briskly and Zoe Kravitz is effective in the role. Overall really enjoyed it, knowing nothing going in...… Expand

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thedarkbirdFeb 12, 2022

I have yet to see a Steven Soderbergh movie that annoys or bores me. And while Kimi brings nothing new to the table it's just very well executed. Excellent entertainment for a cold winter evening.

PS: Runtime is not 149 minutes asI have yet to see a Steven Soderbergh movie that annoys or bores me. And while Kimi brings nothing new to the table it's just very well executed. Excellent entertainment for a cold winter evening.

PS: Runtime is not 149 minutes as incorrectly stated by Metacritic, it's (+/-) 90 minutes.… Expand

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MattyiceFeb 11, 2022

Kimi doesn't break much new ground in the storytelling department, as it's like most "Rear Window"-esque thriller films, but it still provides an entertaining and well-shot experience that works as a short easily digestible and fun film.Kimi doesn't break much new ground in the storytelling department, as it's like most "Rear Window"-esque thriller films, but it still provides an entertaining and well-shot experience that works as a short easily digestible and fun film. Soderbergh keeps the film paced nice and quick while Zoe Kravitz's COVID-jaded Angela feels relatable. There are obviously some major plot conveniences (although with it taking place in Seattle, it's not too far-fetched to feature all the main story elements in one city), its ending is pretty silly, and the Kevin character was pretty unnecessary, but otherwise it's hard to truly dislike this film. It will, at the very least, keep you entertained and make for a good and somewhat relatable popcorn thriller.… Expand

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shoulderoforionFeb 12, 2022

Kimi was so freaking good. The mysoginist chad incels must be heavy in these reviews, cause this movie was funny, charming, suspenseful, and satisfying. It was short flick, and well worth the time.

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PurpleCrayon4UFeb 21, 2022

Zoë Kravitz gives a career defining performance. Her character Angela Childs is one you get annoyed with in the beginning as she is pompous, self-centered, egotistical and just a pain in the rear. As the story progresses, you begin toZoë Kravitz gives a career defining performance. Her character Angela Childs is one you get annoyed with in the beginning as she is pompous, self-centered, egotistical and just a pain in the rear. As the story progresses, you begin to understand why she carries these traits and not only so you understand her well-being but you then begin to sympathize for what she has to endure. The story itself is well crafted with some minor characters not really pulling their weight but don't really drag the film's overall objective. KIMI is the answer to all those superhero movies you don't want to see. OOPS, I forgot - there's a BAT coming.… Expand

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StanjohncleanerFeb 21, 2022

5.2 user avg? What a bunch of poor movie watchers you are. Put down the pipe and watch it again!!!

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maaden_sweFeb 18, 2022

This is directed directly to the retarded user "cjhandley" who apparently think agoraphobia got something to do with looks. This character looks good, so she cant be having a disorded where you are afraid of crowds. What a **** idiot. Ok,This is directed directly to the retarded user "cjhandley" who apparently think agoraphobia got something to do with looks. This character looks good, so she cant be having a disorded where you are afraid of crowds. What a **** idiot. Ok, rant done.

Much better of a movie than I expected. Mystery even tho it was not that hard to figure out what was gonna happen. Action packed, perfect length of the story and a cast that worked well. Solid movie, would recommend.… Expand

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delacruz2480Feb 27, 2022

Good film that didn't overstay it's welcome especially when so many are 2+ hours long

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HabibiehakimFeb 26, 2022

7.5/10
Kimi is a well performed and well written (in terms of a dialogue) movie and though the whole story is not that original, nor that i say incredible and awesome too, Kimi it's a fun crime case movie that not only fills with great7.5/10
Kimi is a well performed and well written (in terms of a dialogue) movie and though the whole story is not that original, nor that i say incredible and awesome too, Kimi it's a fun crime case movie that not only fills with great performances, the cinematography, the look of the film, the score, and the tension is all great, and if i can point out one more negative thing about Kimi is that the movie is only 89 minutes and that's including the credit so it's probably about 85 minute-ish movie but i did feel too long, overall Kimi is again still a fun yet intense and a quite an entertaining film that still worth to watch even with all the flaws.… Expand

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syhuffFeb 27, 2022

Soderburgh is such a good craftsman that he can take a highly derivative story, add a couple of bells and whistles and a nice sense of humor, and give you a solid 90 minutes of entertainment. I was out of popcorn, unfortunately, don't makeSoderburgh is such a good craftsman that he can take a highly derivative story, add a couple of bells and whistles and a nice sense of humor, and give you a solid 90 minutes of entertainment. I was out of popcorn, unfortunately, don't make my mistake.… Expand

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royalguy07Feb 21, 2022

Solid buildup and tension, I think the film mostly does its best when Soderbergh is experimenting with different camera tricks and framing. Zoe Kravitz did a great job in the role. The final act struggled a little as not much had been set upSolid buildup and tension, I think the film mostly does its best when Soderbergh is experimenting with different camera tricks and framing. Zoe Kravitz did a great job in the role. The final act struggled a little as not much had been set up in terms of the protagonists abilities to pull it off. But a real short run time saved this movie from bloating out and going into too much detail on characters background.… Expand

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adamtaylor792Aug 4, 2022

Science fiction works when it looks at real issues like surveillance and corporate coverups and puts them through a futuristic lens. Kimi does this very well. Side note after reading some of the user reviews here, it must be exhausting toScience fiction works when it looks at real issues like surveillance and corporate coverups and puts them through a futuristic lens. Kimi does this very well. Side note after reading some of the user reviews here, it must be exhausting to watch anything just looking for women and minorities to be mad at.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariJan 15, 2023

(Mauro Lanari)
For a Foucault in the technological-digital age, Soderbergh tried to dodge the remake of "Enemy of the State" (Sott Jr. 1998) by accepting the script of Koepp, former screenwriter of "Panic Room" (Fincher 2002): the lockdown as(Mauro Lanari)
For a Foucault in the technological-digital age, Soderbergh tried to dodge the remake of "Enemy of the State" (Sott Jr. 1998) by accepting the script of Koepp, former screenwriter of "Panic Room" (Fincher 2002): the lockdown as a pretext for an Orwellian paranoia in a claustrophobic version complete with a home invasion. The names of the company ("Amygdala") and of a song in the soundtrack ("Connection") are allusive, but please do not blaspheme by bringing up films of much higher caliber ("Rear Window", "The Conversation", "Blow Up").… Expand