September 22, 2023 · Iss. ... and Faith West, playing the hacker duo, add layers to the narrative. However, it is West's performance that shines the brightest. The film uses her character to show real-world parallels that I hadn't thought of. · by: Chris Jones
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"MAID DROID"
August 15, 2023 · Iss. By writing several dimensions into his robotic lead, Mallery allows West to really shine. Her performance kept reminding me of the mermaid in Splash, a movie directly referenced and an obvious influence. The actor puts a tone of complicated emotions into her programmed responses, mainly through tiny detailed facial movements that convey contradictions to the ready-to-please attitude. While West's background seems to be modeling, she is ready to rip in the acting arena. The dark depths she portrays feeling and repressing simultaneously are so real they shriek. · by: Michael Talbot-Hanes
Zisi Emporium for B Movies (US)
August 11, 2023 · Iss. This is a fun and kinky one. Perhaps there's a message we should all glean from this film...but sadly, most men will see this film and still desire a droid like Mako. See "Maid Droid" and be warned about what horrors the near future will bring. · by: Christopher Zisi