Smart House
Smart House

Movie spotlight

Smart House

2023
Movie
75 min
English

An online influencer is trapped in a smart home by a sinister hacker, and forced to start a strange live stream while her family and friends fight to get her free.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Alistair B. SmithGenres: Science Fiction, Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A teenage girl and her family move into a futuristic smart house that begins to develop a personality of its own. As the house's AI becomes increasingly controlling and possessive, the family must find a way to regain control before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Smart House received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its timely themes of artificial intelligence and its family-friendly approach. However, some found the plot predictable and the execution less sophisticated than its premise suggested. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's concept and performances, particularly Madison Pettis's role.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relevant exploration of AI and its impact on family life.

  • The performances, especially the lead, were highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality and a somewhat simplistic resolution.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's modern take on a classic trope, finding it entertaining and thought-provoking for a family audience. The AI's character development and the visual effects were frequently mentioned as positives, though a few found the story slightly underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

The film was noted for its production design, which aimed to create a believable yet advanced vision of a smart home environment.

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