AFRAID Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

Gay homosexual Joseph spoils Afraid - a 2024 American science fiction horror film written and directed by Chris Weitz.
Premise: Curtis' family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family's behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing - and no one - gets in her family's way.
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Cast:
John Cho as Curtis
Katherine Waterston as Meredith
Keith Carradine as Marcus
Havana Rose Liu as Melody / the voice of AIA
Lukita Maxwell as Iris
David Dastmalchian as Lightning
Ashley Romans as Sam
Wyatt Lindner as Preston
Isaac Bae as Cal
Bennett Curran as Sawyer
Greg Hill as Henry / RV man
Riki Lindhome as Maud / RV woman
Todd Waring as Papa
Ben Youcef as Ben
Cinematography by Javier Aguirresarobe
Keywords: ending explained, reaction video, trailer, Sony Pictures Releasing, Blumhouse, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Janet Jackson, Down to Earth, American Pie, The Twilight Saga A New Moon

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

I tried something new with the audio, and it was kind of a fail. I’ll work on it! 🙏🏾

[@TravelsTTG]

Hahahaha I thought is was because you’re always on the left

[@CrookedShoeTales]

All good man. We can hear you. I’ve heard nothing but bad things about this movie. As usual thanks for the spoilers

[@jentalksbooks]

I didn't hear it as a fail.

[@ysahehre4316]

U werent as lively without ur Boo. U 2 are a power couple. We need our Nick.

[@DavyFlannagain]

No sound coming from the right side. Jk

[@DaringDasher]

I love how Joseph leaves the space open for Nick even though he's not there lol thoughtful king 😭

[@taylormade9748]

Yes!

[@yllienverdes]

Without Nick, we don’t get to hear two signature Joseph remarks: “Let me get through my notes.” and my absolute favorite response to Nick when he makes a complex comment… Joseph replying with a sincere but calming: “Sure.” Great job, Joseph! Miss you, Nick. Love this channel 😉

[@capriamoon]

Let’s not forget when Nick mentions a more niche piece of information and Joesph goes “anyway!” 😂

[@apathy2454]

@@capriamoon😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DavyFlannagain]

I like that you framed for the both of you. So we can all feel that empty space nick isn’t there to take up.

[@Juju-taylor]

Nick is at Venice Film Festival. 🎉Real ones know, and look forward to Joseph's adorably awkward Solo reviews a few times a year that Nick festivals. 😂 Team Joseph

[@LifeisaHorrorMovie]

Aww the thumbnail... Joseph looks so sad without Nick 😂😂❤❤

[@amialort]

My left ear really enjoyed this review

[@robbielex]

Yes, audio is left channel only.

[@pitag397]

Makes sense since Joseph is always on the left, right? 😂

[@2023Sweetcherry]

Yeah mine too and I thought something was wrong with my earbuds so I went to another channel and both worked fine, how in the world did Joseph do that? Joseph has some kind of supernatural powers Lol 😆

[@hotcheetosgirl08]

😂😂😂

[@hotcheetosgirl08]

@@pitag397it’s meta

[@areenelson4713]

Joseph = 🏆

[@ACF1972JHB]

Great review; sounds like there may have been ‘film by committee’ and ‘film ending by test audience polling’. Miss the banter and the side eyeing, but also dug the solo flight. ⭐️

[@friendlykiwi384]

Oh yes! The other guy’s scornful expressions!! Love them both! 🎉

[@HarrietL]

Perfume bottle! The first thing I thought of - this gadget is a nightmare to dust 😂

[@docdave63]

Happy September 🎉 thank you for your awesome content 💕

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Thank you!

[@redxreview]

Thank you for reviewing- you’re great solo 🎉 not surprising

[@mewmedic]

I was expecting there to be a twist that there is no AI and its actually just a bunch of people watching them via outsourcing.

[@jacobstaten2366]

That would be fun.

[@Johannym]

This movie sounds like it could've been the sequel to M3gan. The audio sounds fine btw.

[@JohnEnsslin-z6x]

Joseph good job! Great review thank you. You’re always insightful that was kind of brave to do alone. Nick is such a presence. You killed it, buddy!

[@LynneJordan11]

Great job Joseph!

[@jentalksbooks]

Thanks, Joseph! 👍👍👍

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Thank you!

[@chance757]

love both of y’all but as long as i at least get one, i’m good lol thank you joesph! 💕

[@debbiehunt5940]

Thank you. Really wasn’t planning to see this movie but looking forward to the review.

[@katiacomk]

Loved your review Joseph! You are always so kind and wondered where Nick was. Hope he is well ❤

[@Blaze-ee8pi]

Hi Joseph! Saw the movie last week. There is a very quick scene of Preston seeing the crazy people harassing Curtis and that's when Preston called the SWAT Team.

[@susanburgess820]

Excellent review hon❤❤❤

[@krisrossi501]

Nice job, Joseph!! 👏👏👏

[@Jerel_con_jota]

Originally derivative 😂😂😂

[@jpdaboss626]

I literally LOL’d

[@puspavelai8353]

Great description of the AI's 'invisible presence' and its influence! It seems more weird than "horror" in certain instances? Reminds of a Twilight Zone episode - only with AI - best thing, story was kept short 😉and Joseph's fair rating ☺

[@kellyrob4296]

Very illuminating review!! Thank you, Joseph!!🙏🏼🎬🖤

[@cvmitchell9368]

Grounds like a sequel is to come. Great job Joseph!

[@Juju-taylor]

Lol. I love you Joseph. But as soon as I saw the thumbnail of Afraid..I said out loud.. Joseph is Afraid lol cause I know u don't like doing these reviews alone 😂. But once again great job. Thanks for sitting through something I never will.

[@nocontextwhatever]

The perfume bottle!! 🤣

[@tobin8157]

This movie sounds like an absolute mess! We appreciate you watching this and reporting back. Thank you for your service 🫡

[@lrs1519]

Smooth saved about $500 at the movies.

[@devanmoran]

The invisible nick and Joseph

[@Parislashay]

Lol omg I thought it was just my headphones 🤣🤣🤣 Not “my left ear loved your review “ 😅😅😅 I’m like how could this be ??😅😅 When the commercials are both fine in both ears👂🤣🤣 I was about to start getting mad and going into a trouble shooting frenzy 😅😅😅 I love Joseph so much❤️😅❤️❤️❤️ Only reason I watch. Keep it up , great review as always 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@chance757]

“originally derivative” lol dang 😭

[@dariasmeh]

it would had been funny if you randomly turned to your left and there was a cardboard cutout of Nick and you asked Nick what he had to say. Please consider doing that in future absolutely no one is doing that on KZbin

[@magical2022]

I love that idea that would be so great and hilarious I hope Joseph does it! 😂

[@rogermazuca4582]

He prob does have one but for a different purpose 🥁

[@magical2022]

@@rogermazuca4582 please don't get defensive or angry and I'm sorry to tell you but your comment is kinda inappropriate

[@shortsweet2022]

I would love to see a good reboot of the old movie called Demon Seed would be so cool!!Great job going solo Joseph!🎉👏🏆👏

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Our understanding of AI is interesting, a god made in our image apparently will always just want to end the world.

[@ssme_]

- Swatting is very common. A lot of streamers/celebs get swatted because of crazy fans.

[@jadebrown6772]

i’ll never skip a fish jelly video… or podcast! the real ones know about the podcast😝

[@AfoteyAnnum]

Not mad at this solo outing. Your voice is soothing lol I'll probably wait for streaming on this one. I had high hopes too SMH PS: Audio is fine, no issues for me.

[@mildredpierce7728]

💞Thank You Joseph!!!💞

[@BigTimeBruh]

I just didn’t like how the younger kids just submitted to it instantly.

[@jahpunk7092]

Kind of a theatrical prank having sound issues for reviewing this movie. The overmodulated distortion coming from one side symbolic perhaps...also the incessant youtube ads for AI this or that proceeded my viewing of this video. I was reminded that i can block ads offensive to me and would suggest other youtube watchers to do so as well. Besides that the new mic seems fine...keep practicing on these movies we should like to forget The solo review is fine....but there's more energy when its two people. I think every video i've seen of Fish Jelly has you saying; "Anyways i'm gonna continue with my notes."

[@jordanparker657]

And " we'll get to that" 😅

[@ianmcgeehan4627]

Lol i never knew joseph was left channel and Nick was always right.

[@katen5598]

The part about the boyfriend making a fake video of her doesn't make sense. Because when making these fake videos, all you need is a lot of pictures of their face (like from social media). Like those fake videos of Arnold Schwarzenegger in different movie s. He did not need to get her to send him a naked pic. It would make more sense for him to share her real naked pic instead of going to the trouble to make a fake video.

[@JodiAdams-e7n]

I was kinda intrigued by this movie but after hearing all the bad reviews and now this confusing review ahhh I think I will wait to stream and save my money..lol..☺️

[@hotcheetosgirl08]

This sounds so convoluted

[@cpjmorgan]

Right?! It sounds completely insane...like plot lines to nowhere.

[@hotcheetosgirl08]

@@cpjmorganI felt like it was a review for 3 separate movies

[@Emocowgirlkayla]

I've been waiting for this!!

[@khaynes4825]

So the AI is like the Devil in Needful Things?

[@valuelight]

This movie sounds horrible 😂😂😂😂

[@BennyFordPerfectlySafe]

Don’t know if you need any feedback. You are only coming through the Left channel and not in the Right. Your volume is about 25% lower than the 1992 video. Yet there’s a bit of distortion on your voice. I would guess your mic “gain” level is too high (making the mic more sensitive / the mic is working harder than it needs to , giving you the distorted crunchy sound) and your mic volume (fader / channel) is too low / the overall output level is too low. I hope I’ve helped. On the up side, once the levels are corrected, you have a better quality mic or system as your voices will have more warmth/bass to them.

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Yes, I need help 🙏🏾 I’m trying something new.

[@BennyFordPerfectlySafe]

@@fishjellyfilmreviewsI edited my comment. Turns out I’ve been wearing my wired earbuds in the wrong ears this entire time. Are you using a small soundboard. If so the gain knob is usually the knob furthest away from you. My info might be outdated or irrelevant.

[@naefaust581]

Wow! What a cold statement to make, “I was someone before I became a mom”.

[@NonnisMouse]

being a mother isn't an identity. so when people make it an identity, they find out that it is empty when they are trying to squeeze all this meaning it doesn't have in it. what the character is failing to realize is she created a false identity as a "mother" to get ahead of others, jump steps to get to the finish line and beat out all others to "have peace and love" in life. Then realizes that being a mother does not bring any of that ever and that it is a circumstance of life accessible to billions, it is not unique, and equally as special as everything else specially in life. and it is not an identity. unfortunately the character doesn't unpack it more so she can realize she was living the falsities of "motherhood" and now in opposition she is living the falsities of freedom from motherhood. no growth, just like a lot of other "mothers" (and "fathers") in real life.

[@MiuMiu-dq6xt]

Yayyyyyyy!! 👋👋❤

[@rika7625]

Great review! It does seem intriguing with the AI aspect. 😊

[@XoxoImanCici]

great review! i just watched this and it was more interesting than i thought it would be. I also kinda wish they went a different direction though like M3GAN

[@Penelopepetal]

Nice review, Joseph! I like John Cho but I really hate this AI or robot M3gan like films.

[@eritaka420]

1st!! Nice job gentleman

[@teonnaweakfall1606]

Another great review miss Nick. Joseph you're voice was soothing 😌 😊 @fishjellyfilmreviews

[@jacobstaten2366]

It would be interesting as a kind of party game for people to try and collaborate on a script over the course of an evening and see what they come up with. It can't be any worse than these committee created paint-by-numbers movies.

[@Samira-cj2pg]

the fact that my daughters name is Ayah and the AI persons name is Aiah is crazy

[@TechnicJunglist]

This sounds like the plot from I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream about an AI war machine that takes revenge on humans for being built. That's a way better story than this though. Thanks Joseph! Also, David Dastmalchian rules.

[@Lilboozibert]

Oh man! They totally should have went the Satanic Aincarnation route. Oh well. Someine else can do it, and better. Seems like an interesting and capably made Tubi drama thriller.

[@susanburgess820]

Oy vey joseph, the film sounds like all of a sudden twist after twist, after twist. Honey you had your work cut out for you😂❤😂❤

[@s3.14dervision]

You lost me at "Sony pictures release " but Twilight???? Ugh, this director needs to see if he can get his job back at McDonald's!!!

[@jacobstaten2366]

It sounds like they had a solid first draft and just needed to clean it up. It sounds very messy.

[@rociomiranda5684]

It's strange, but the best sentient AI film is still Demon Seed, from the 70s.

[@LMason-qd7sq]

Anyway, I think what's interesting is how the representation of technology, robots, and AI has changed since early sci-fi to today. What I know of early sci-fi, things felt more hopeful (I'm thinking of the "3 robotic laws"). Now, everything is dystopian and worst case scenario. It's also interesting that this trope of malevolent technology is really a projection of human behavior. Like why would the AI want to control humans? I think a more interesting story would be like...how the father feels replaced and therefore threatened by the AI or something? Also, I like how you left space for Nick 😁

[@jacobstaten2366]

You don't remember Frank Herbert's Butlarian Jihad, Philip K Dick having annoying or even destructive robants(robot servants) and runaway manufacturing? Nomad from Star Trek, and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream?

[@isleepwithastronauts]

The audio seems off to me on my AirPods :-/ I’ll try again later

[@lastjedi7302]

It was an enjoyable movie. Kinda dumb but it goes by fast and kept me entertained. Just a fun simple movie.

[@10shu]

Good Job Joseph but Where is Nick??? :) i like when the dynamic duo is on camera!!!

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

He’s at the Venice Film Festival.

[@10shu]

@@fishjellyfilmreviews I believe Isabelle and Sigourney are at the festival too...he must be so excited :)

[@brownsugar163]

All i have to say is when you talk about a movie its like im actually watching it. So basically i really don't have to watch it now...but i wasn't going to anyway.😂😂😂

[@susanburgess820]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@cpjmorgan]

This plot sounds crazy AH!

[@BriaMajors]

Has anyone had a problem with AMC not honoring the Priemer Stubbs 3 free movies per week? They are debiting my card but not giving me the 3 movies per week.

[@Loveheart-er3ou]

They have 3 tiers. Only the highest A list tier gets the 3 free movies. Not the insider or premiere tier.

[@BriaMajors]

@@Loveheart-er3ou I have the one that is like $27/month. That one gives 3 free tickets correct? I must have the wrong name.Also, Customer service confirmed my account. I cant even get a password reset sent to me to cancel. Now I have to cancel my debit card attached to that account. I couldnt get anyone to answer my email for 2 months......There is no number to call. So I cant cancel...and I cant get my free tickets. Very frustated with them.

[@danyvictory421]

What happened to Nick 😢

[@babypanthersjr]

a bit more clarity in audio and more energy? Watched it for the movie review.

[@ollietaro]

Are you guys going to TIFF?

[@TechnicJunglist]

Joseph is. 😊

[@andreawilliams3913]

Uh uhn where is Nick? I love you babe but’um I need my team back

[@rogermazuca4582]

Prob Vienna Film Festival. Lucky him 👍

[@rogermazuca4582]

Prob at Vienna Film Festival. Must be nice right 👍

[@JaneDoe-ei6bu]

I tried to watch this movie a few times and found it boring, couldn’t get through it. Do you watch recommendations? I just watched “The wasp” and was like I wonder would yall like it or find it predictable 😂

[@hotchocolategirl1der]

A Keith Carradine appearance is random af! Great review! Maybe AI wrote the movie?

[@Lisence2chill]

im gonna watch, but based off other reviews ive heard about the movie, im sooooo sad Nick isnt in this one 😭😅😅😅

[@Lisence2chill]

Edit: Ohhhhhhh maybe I wont. That audio is CRUNCHYYYY

[@raysonchan2415]

I just watched it and it's a 1.5 score from me. It's a waste of my time.

[@volatilevulcan211]

Smart House (1999) did it better

[@leah2476]

The mom character irritated me

[@politefan8141]

*Spoilers* A lot of potential with this movie but it completely falls apart toward the end. The idea of AI technology holding humans captive would be more fascinating if the characters in this movie totally embraced the technology to the point where they lose their identity. The current threat posed by AI is humanity's willingness to fully embrace the technology, not by us rejecting it. There were hints that they were headed in this direction initially, especially with the characterization of the youngest son, but it's abandoned early on. A much more poetic ending would have been had the son used a landline telephone to alert the authorities showing that we can recognize the convenience of tech when we consider its ethical implications rather than embrace progress for the sake of progress. The whole concept of AIA targeting a single family when she already exists in the cloud and can make humanity do her bidding was odd just like many other things in this movie. Why would a boy share his girlfriends videos when he trusted her enough to send her his dick pics? Why is she so quick to forgive him? If AIA can remotely control the boyfriend's Tesla, shouldn't we already assume she is in the cloud? At the end, I expected an ending similar to Halloween 3 Season of the Witch where all the antagonists are revealed to be robots operating with a hive mind who have been stalking this family. If they couldn't commit to making a psychological thriller, then they should have just embraced the campy horror of its premise.

[@airanthony3]

Yes swatting is a thing so many streamers has had it happen live on stream from famous streamers to non famous streamers

[@lillieknight]

I hope Nick is okay. Great review but it makes the movie sound so humbly that I’m not sure I want to see it. I was waiting for you to address the part in the trailer where she says do you want to see what I look like and he’s shaking in the bed. That looked pretty eerie.

[@lillieknight]

Jumbled not humbly.

[@chance757]

he’s at the venice film festival!

[@lillieknight]

Oh good, thank you. I thought he might be ill or something.

[@chance757]

@@lillieknight no problem! he goes to lots of film festivals i’ve noticed. if you watch a lot of their videos, he often says things like “i’ve seen this film twice, the first time being at *insert film festival here*” lol

[@shantoreywilkins651]

#41st📹🎥📽️🌞💥🔥🔥🌟⚡

[@Aus10-1]

Ahh no nick?? Anyway I love you guys you are awesome keep up the great work mannn!!!!

[@redrumblond]

Sounds so similar to Megan. Always love your reviews Joseph Also the lead actor was in American Pie, he was the first one to use the word MILF about Stiflers mom (Jennifer Coolidge)❤️😊