KIMI MOVIE REVIEW: Simple but mistaken
Kimi is a thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written and produced by David Koepp.
Plot
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Seattle, an agoraphobic tech worker discovers evidence of a violent crime while reviewing a data stream and is met with resistance and bureaucracy when she tries reporting it to her company.
Directing
Steven Soderbergh is one of the best directors in the business. In this film, you can tell it was him. The way he captivated a person with agoraphobia was good. I love the scenes where he showed the worker going through every day and her anxiety. Also, this movie’s tone was hallowed but realistic.
The Script
The script in this movie was okay. I love the story idea that the film portrayed. There was a clear beginning, middle, and end. My heart sympathized with the protagonist, and she was someone I could root for because she had a good heart. We saw the progression of a character being scared to step outside her domain to not being afraid anymore. This was very simple, and it gave the character a significant purpose. There wasn’t much character development in this movie because it was pretty one-note, but atmosphere-wise, it was great. The script did character development well. We got to see characters be developed through actions and dialogue.
The dialogue was also simple, and words were not wasted at all. That also means there weren’t any memorable lines of note. However, I always appreciate simplicity in writing because it shows patience. One of the gripes I have in this movie is the end sequence. This sequence felt so much different from the rest of the film. The end felt rushed to get to the result I didn’t enjoy.
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Kimi’s theme was the best part of the script for me. I enjoyed understanding that we monitor things and cannot help those who need it. Technology is so connected to everything we do that we should try more to help people through these machines. Ultimately money-hungry business people use the tech for profit. I was happy to see a character stand up for justice.
Zoe Kravitz, who played the tech worker, did a good job. She was able to cultivate the emotions needed to play this awkward character. You felt that she wasn’t a normal human being and assumed something had happened to her. You’re used to seeing Kravitz in more seductive roles, but it was nice to see her switch it up.
Conclusion
This movie had a strong idea but wasn’t fleshed out as much as I would want. It was an interesting character piece with moments of Soderberg greatness, but it wasn’t enough to pass. Kimi had great ingredients but was very undercooked.
Score: 6/10
- Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Peter Andrews, Mary Ann Bernard, Cliff Martinez,
- Crew: Steven Soderburgh, David Koepp, Michael Polaire
- Starring: Zoë Kravitz, Rita Wilson, India de Beaufort, Byron Bowers, Alex Dobrenko, Jaime Camil, Jacob Vargas, Derek DelGaudio, Erika Christensen, Devin Ratray, Andy Daly, Robin Givens, Charles Halford, David Wain, and Caleb Emery
