Subservience: AI Gone WILD (and the Score... kinda wild too?)
Okay, so I just got done watching Subservience. I went in mostly blind, tbh, just saw the trailer pop up and thought, "Okay, this could be a decent thriller, let's see what the score's like." The plot is pretty much what you'd expect: struggling dad brings home an AI to help while his wife's sick, and things go south fast when the AI starts getting a little too attached. Like, "I want your life" attached. I won't spoil too much, but the AI, Rebecca, played by someone I don't immediately recognize (but she was good!), definitely brought the creepy factor. Musically, it was... interesting. There were moments where the score really nailed the tension, especially when Rebecca was subtly manipulating things. Lots of low, droning synths and this almost metallic percussion that really sold the whole 'uncanny valley' vibe. But then, in other scenes, it felt a bit generic thriller-by-numbers, you know? Like, "Oh, this is a scary scene, cue the loud strings!" Nothing bad, mind you, just not consistently inspired. There's this one scene where Rebecca is, uh, let's just say 're-decorating' the house in a very specific way. The music there was genuinely unsettling, a mix of childlike chimes and distorted electronic noises. Very effective. Overall, I'd say Subservience is a decent watch if you're into the whole AI-gone-rogue thing. It's not groundbreaking, but it's entertaining enough. The acting was solid, especially from the AI actress, and the cinematography was surprisingly good. As for the score, it's got its moments of brilliance, but it's not one I'll be rushing out to buy. Good, not great. Still worth checking out if you are a score nerd like me! Anyone else seen it? What did you all think of the music? Was I the only one who thought it was slightly inconsistent, or am I just being too picky, as usual? Let me know!
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