Kin
Kin

Kin

2018Movie102 minEnglish

A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim their asset.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users46%
Director: Jonathan Baker, Josh BakerGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this sci-fi thriller, a young ex-convict and his adopted brother are forced to go on the run when they come into possession of a mysterious, otherworldly weapon. Pursued by a relentless federal agent and a deadly crime syndicate, the brothers must rely on each other and the strange device to survive. Their desperate flight across the country forces them to confront their pasts and the true nature of the powerful object they carry.

Critical Reception

Kin received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many praising its visual style and some of the performances, but criticizing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences also found the film to be a disappointment, citing its failure to live up to the promise of its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually interesting but ultimately derivative sci-fi that fails to coalesce into a compelling narrative.
  • The film struggles with a familiar plot and underdeveloped characters, despite some strong visual elements.
  • Despite a talented cast and intriguing premise, 'Kin' ultimately falls short of its potential.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Kin' to be a disappointing experience, with many expressing that the film was unoriginal and failed to deliver on its sci-fi premise. While some appreciated the action sequences, the overall consensus points to a lack of engaging plot and character development.

Fun Fact

The character played by Dennis Quaid,

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

Pretty predictable and not entirely original, but a positive viewing experience was had. Not a lover, but I'm into enough to jump back on board if there is ever a follow-up. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you ...