Mother/Android (2021)

Mother/Android takes a familiar “AI uprising” premise and makes it feel freshly urgent by anchoring the chaos in something intimate: two young parents-to-be trying to stay human when the world stops being safe. Mattson Tomlin keeps the vibe lean and anxious, building suspense through close-quarters survival set pieces and a wintry, end-of-the-road atmosphere, while Chloë Grace Moretz gives a fiercely committed performance that sells every ounce of fear, grit, and tenderness. The chemistry with Algee Smith grounds the film’s thrills in real emotional stakes, and the visuals—android bodies turning uncanny and brutal—add a visceral edge without drowning out the heart. It’s not for viewers who want big sci-fi spectacle or a comforting ride, but if you’re in the mood for a tense, emotionally charged thriller with something to say about protection and sacrifice, this one sticks.

Mother/Android is clearly aiming for a tense, emotional survival story where a couple’s impending parenthood raises the stakes in a near-future AI war. The problem is the film’s world feels sketched-in rather than lived-in, and the plot often leans on convenient turns that make the danger feel more like a checklist than a believable escalation. As a thriller, it can be oddly flat and predictable, and as sci‑fi it doesn’t bring many fresh ideas to the table, so if you’re hoping for smart world-building or inventive AI horror, you’ll likely be frustrated. Still, Chloë Grace Moretz sells the desperation, and if you’re mainly in the mood for a grim, straightforward trek-with-monsters drama with some brutal moments and a heavy tone, it may do the job.