Friendship has evolved.
A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.
Adult Status :
Movie ID : 536554
Movie Language : en
Original Title: M3GAN
Popularity : 1183.283
Release : 2022-12-28
Movie Title : M3GAN
Rate : 7.4
Vote Count : 2126
Genre IDs : 878,27,35
Genres : Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy
Tagline : Friendship has evolved.
Revenue : 167643991
Runtime : 102
Status : Released
Movie Collection
Collection ID : 1071588
Collection Name : M3GAN Collection
Movie Production Studio
Company Name : Atomic Monster
Budget : 12000000
HomePage : https://www.m3ganmovie.com
IMDB ID : tt8760708
Country Code : US
Country Name :
Spoken Language : English
Company ID : 76907
Company Logo : [COMPANYLOGO]
Company Country : US
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Casts and Crews
Cast
- Allison Williams ( Allison Williams ) Acting as Gemma
- Violet McGraw ( Violet McGraw ) Acting as Cady
- Jenna Davis ( Jenna Davis ) Acting as M3GAN (voice)
- Amie Donald ( Amie Donald ) Acting as M3GAN
- Jen Van Epps ( Jen Van Epps ) Acting as Tess
- Brian Jordan Alvarez ( Brian Jordan Alvarez ) Acting as Cole
- Ronny Chieng ( Ronny Chieng ) Acting as David Lin
- Stephane Garneau-Monten ( Stephane Garneau-Monten ) Acting as Kurt
- Michael Saccente ( Michael Saccente ) Acting as Greg
- Arlo Green ( Arlo Green ) Acting as Ryan
- Kira Josephson ( Kira Josephson ) Acting as Ava
- Jack Cassidy ( Jack Cassidy ) Acting as Brandon
- Chelsie Preston Crayford ( Chelsie Preston Crayford ) Acting as Nicole
- Lori Dungey ( Lori Dungey ) Acting as Celia
- Millen Baird ( Millen Baird ) Acting as Police Detective
Crew
- Terri Taylor ( Terri Taylor ) Production, Job: Casting From Department of Production
- James Wan ( James Wan ) Production, Job: Producer From Department of Production
- James Wan ( James Wan ) Production, Job: Story From Department of Writing
- Kim Sinclair ( Kim Sinclair ) Art, Job: Production Design From Department of Art
- Jason Blum ( Jason Blum ) Production, Job: Producer From Department of Production
- Judson Scott ( Judson Scott ) Acting, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- Adam Hendricks ( Adam Hendricks ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- Jeff McEvoy ( Jeff McEvoy ) Editing, Job: Editor From Department of Editing
- Miranda Rivers ( Miranda Rivers ) Production, Job: Casting From Department of Production
- Allison Williams ( Allison Williams ) Acting, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- Gerard Johnstone ( Gerard Johnstone ) Directing, Job: Director From Department of Directing
- Akela Cooper ( Akela Cooper ) Writing, Job: Screenplay From Department of Writing
- Akela Cooper ( Akela Cooper ) Writing, Job: Story From Department of Writing
- Kyle Arzt ( Kyle Arzt ) Sound, Job: Sound Re-Recording Mixer From Department of Sound
- Peter McCaffrey ( Peter McCaffrey ) Camera, Job: Director of Photography From Department of Camera
- Joel Dougherty ( Joel Dougherty ) Sound, Job: Sound Re-Recording Mixer From Department of Sound
- P.K. Hooker ( P.K. Hooker ) Sound, Job: Sound Designer From Department of Sound
- P.K. Hooker ( P.K. Hooker ) Sound, Job: Supervising Sound Editor From Department of Sound
- Ryan Turek ( Ryan Turek ) Acting, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- James Miller ( James Miller ) Sound, Job: Sound Editor From Department of Sound
- Daniel Cruden ( Daniel Cruden ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Costume Designer From Department of Costume & Make-Up
- Mark David Katchur ( Mark David Katchur ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- Mark David Katchur ( Mark David Katchur ) Production, Job: Unit Production Manager From Department of Production
- Sarah Domeier Lindo ( Sarah Domeier Lindo ) Production, Job: Casting From Department of Production
- Christopher Bonis ( Christopher Bonis ) Sound, Job: Sound Effects Editor From Department of Sound
- Stefan Knight ( Stefan Knight ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Makeup Department Head From Department of Costume & Make-Up
- Greg Gilreath ( Greg Gilreath ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- Michael Clear ( Michael Clear ) Production, Job: Executive Producer From Department of Production
- Joe Nolan ( Joe Nolan ) Directing, Job: First Assistant Director From Department of Directing
- Ben Milsom ( Ben Milsom ) Art, Job: Art Direction From Department of Art
- Anthony B. Willis ( Anthony B. Willis ) Crew, Job: Music From Department of Sound
- Sean Keenan ( Sean Keenan ) Art, Job: Set Decoration From Department of Art
- Electra Sinclair ( Electra Sinclair ) Art, Job: Assistant Art Director From Department of Art
- Vanessa Cole ( Vanessa Cole ) Art, Job: Set Decoration From Department of Art
- Stephen W. Moore ( Stephen W. Moore ) Directing, Job: First Assistant Director From Department of Directing
- Esther Collas ( Esther Collas ) Directing, Job: Third Assistant Director From Department of Directing
- Ryan A. Sullivan ( Ryan A. Sullivan ) Sound, Job: Sound Effects Editor From Department of Sound
- Jessica Blennerhassett ( Jessica Blennerhassett ) Directing, Job: Third Assistant Director From Department of Directing
- Charlie Elson ( Charlie Elson ) Directing, Job: Second Second Assistant Director From Department of Directing
- Sarah-Joy Lawrence ( Sarah-Joy Lawrence ) Costume & Make-Up, Job: Costume Assistant From Department of Costume & Make-Up
Movie Review
- Nathan ( TitanGusang ) give rating 7
- ( BryceSpencer ) give rating 9
- MSB ( msbreviews ) give rating 7
- ( mooney240 ) give rating 7
- CinemaSerf ( Geronimo1967 ) give rating 6
M3GAN achieved its goal perfectly by delivering a hilarious dark comedy that was incredibly aware at how ridiculous the premise is. It had me laughing my ass off and had some pretty decent kills for a PG-13 film, although I think it could have been even better with a hard R rating.But this film is not just a dark horror comedy, it dives deeper than its surface appeal. Deep down there is intimate social commentary on parents using technology as a crutch. Whenever M3GAN is in the room, Gemma finds it easier to neglect her niece and let's M3GAN take control of the parenting. This makes it much harder for her to get a genuine connection with her to fulfill motherly needs. I found this surprisingly compelling and really does have a genuine impact in today's society, obviously not with life size android dolls but with tablets and phones. Really enjoyed this aspect of the film.
Allison Williams delivered a pretty decent performance; it was nice to see her in another prominent horror role since Get Out. Violet McGraw once again was great as an inspiring child actress; her filmography is beginning to be stacked for her being such a young age. All other performances were quite lackluster, but that is expected in a film of this nature.
Overall, there is not really much more to say. This film is funny, weird, and wildly fun. It's never going to be a standout competitor for award season but there is something to say about the pure entertainment it was able to deliver.
Score: 66%
Verdict: Good
Theater Verdict: See It
I was excited, but didn't have much expectations for a PG-13 horror movie. But this was a surprisingly good horror flick. Though the majority of the film's slasher moments are near the end, the story's introduction and setup were surprisingly engaging. Watching the creation of M3GAN and the development of her relationship with the characters in the story was a great way of anticipating the moment she would take matters into her own hands. My only problem is that I wanted to see more. Overall, surprisingly solid for a PG-13 horror movie. 9/10.
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/m3gan-review"M3GAN doesn't reinvent the respective subgenre of killer robots or AI that turns against humans, but it kept me entertainingly invested throughout its entire runtime.
Akela Cooper's premise is pushed to its limits - and even beyond - being elevated by excellent performances, a clever satirical narrative, eyebrow-raising killings, and meaningful messages about parenting and technology's role in a child's upbringing. It doesn't take itself too seriously or tries to be more than what it truly is.
Far from being a masterpiece, but if only all January horror flicks were like this one..."
Rating: B
M3GAN knows what its target audience wants and delivers the exact fun horror comedy to thrill and delight.I was conflicted before seeing the movie. On the one hand, the trailer looked ridiculous. On the other, I knew that Blumhouse and James Wan partnered for this. After seeing the reviews, I finally accepted that I had to see this movie, and I’m glad I did. Was it ridiculous? Absolutely. M3GAN knew what it was. It knew it was cheesy but had fun with it while also cranking up the tension and suspense. So many cliche “stop standing there and do something” moments that surprisingly added to the stress and horror. I wouldn’t say the movie was ever scary, but it was an excellent thriller. It’s a fun Blumhouse film that was self-aware and goofy while creepy and tense. One of my favorite parts was the short scene with one of the worst detectives of all time that had me laughing out loud in the theater. M3GAN is not a movie for everyone, but people who like other Blumhouse films and dark comedies would find themselves at home with this movie.
'Cady" (Violet McGraw) finds herself living with her aunt "Gemma" (Alison Williams) after an altercation with a snow truck leaves her orphaned. They don't exactly hit it off. The older woman is a career-driven lady who works at a toy manufacturer, specialising in gadgets and gismos that use AI. Thing is, their market dominance is waning - much to the chagrin of boss "David" (Ronny Chiang). Competitors are catching up and the children are getting even more sophisticated/lazy/dependent! She has a plan though - with her colleagues "Cole" (Brian Jordan Alvarez) and "Tess" (Jen Van Epps), she is working on the ultimate "companion". A doll that pairs with it's owner and becomes almost sibling-like. Snag with this film is that the plot is really all rather predictable, the acting isn't up to much and I didn't find the eponymous - hideously over-dressed - creation remotely menacing. Indeed, actually, at times I found it particularly useful (the neighbour's wayward dog, for example). It's a competently strung together drama, but it's all just a little too sterile and by-the-numbers for me. It does fire a warning shot to parents who could become over-reliant on their children's own reliance on surrogate friendships and dependencies, but once that point is made - and reiterated - the rest of this is, frankly, all rather unremarkable.