Film Review – Companion

There are turns and twists in “Companion,” and for those especially sensitive to spoilers, it’s probably best to avoid reviews, commercials, trailers, social media posts, word of mouth, and the poster for the picture, as everything tends to expose what’s really happening in the feature. Writer/director Drew Hancock has a bit of sinister business in mind with the material, presenting a study of a relationship that’s not entirely built on a foundation of honesty. Robotics is a more accurate origin story for “Companion,” which transforms a tale of love into an odd situation of survival involving a character newly exposed to a harsh reality that’s carried on without her knowledge or consent. Hancock doesn’t have enough drama to really pack the run time, but he comes armed with solid ideas, strong performances, and fantastic visuals, crafting a mostly involving thriller that zigs and zags with some authority. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com