Sometimes you just press play without knowing exactly what you’re getting into… and that’s exactly the mood I was in when I chose Companion.
I returned home yesterday after almost 13K steps walking and I wanted to see this movie, that is already #8 in the top films in Greece
Companion, 2025
Dark comedy, AI, Psychological Thriller, Sci-Fi
A weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin turns into chaos after it's revealed that one of the guests is not what they seem.
From the very beginning, you feel the mystery. The story starts to unfold from the point of view of the lead actress of the movie, Iris who is played by Sophie Thatcher
A lovely, warm love story is unveiled. A couple is on their way to a gathering, at a great house that is located at a remote and secluded spot. The girl who seems to be very attached to her boyfriend, expresses some of her doubts and worries about potentially saying something wrong. She really wants to be liked by the friends.. One of the persons who is at the house (another woman named Kat), does not like Iris at all, and it is evident..
The viewer is about to view a story of some friends having fun, as they learn about their personal experiences.
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The movie has a moving plot. There are no slow moments, even though there are some logical gaps and some un-answered questions during the time.
At its core, this is not just a simple story. It plays with themes of connection, loneliness, control, and what it really means to “belong” to someone. Relationships are at the center, but they create questions that feel increasingly uncomfortable as the story unfolds. How much of what we feel is real?
The performances are ok. I had not known the actors to be honest, but it was interesting to watch them act.
After a while, the viewer starts question every glance, every pause, every reaction. Something unexpected happens and then a plot twist that makes you try to read between the lines
Now, to be fair, there are moments where the logic feels a bit stretched, where certain decisions or developments might leave you raising an eyebrow.
A few gaps here and there could have been presented in a better way. I think there were gaps in the story/scenario and the actors/directions are doing the best they can. Oddly enough, these imperfections don’t break the experience. (at least not enough for me to stop watching as I do when I dont like a movie - either O stop watching or I fall asleep, lol)
The movie invites you to anticipate what’s coming next, to question motives, to stay alert. It builds curiosity in a quiet, persistent way rather than relying on loud twists or dramatic reveals.
I will not say more about the story or its ending, I have tried not to include anything that may spoil this for you.
All in all, although there is some blood, not many scenes are disturbing. It is an easy-to-watch movie, there were only a couple of scenes I turned my head the other side. It is NOT A GREAT MOVIE, but it can serve as one hour and a half of something to watch with friends or with partner and talk about it, there are many discussion topics that could arise from it.
The movie has a generous 6.9/10 in imdb. I would not put more than 6.
If you decide to watch it, I would like to know what you thought about it :)
I am not sure if the trailer has spoilers, but I would recommend not to watch it in advance. Let the movie surprise you all the way!
