Come Play is a simple but effective enough fantasy-horror film that features some nice scenes though I can’t say I was ever quite frightened very much, however I assume young teens might get something out of it.
Come Play
(2020)
Genre(s): Horror, Fantasy
Universal Pictures | PG13 – 96 min. – $34.98 | January 26, 2021
Date Published: 02/13/2021 | Author: The Movieman
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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post.
The opinions I share are my own.
THE MOVIE — 3¼/5 |
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Plot Synopsis: Desperate for a friend, Oliver (AZHY ROBERTSON), a lonely young boy who feels different from everyone else, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents (GILLIAN JACOBS, JOHN GALLAGHER JR.) must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
Quick Hit Review: Come Play seems to be a cross between The Babadook and Lights Out, the latter I’m more familiar with, though I know the plot behind the former. In any case, a little better than I expected with a cast that gives it their all, especially Gillian Jacobs, and while it never was terribly scary, there is a nice heart at its core and will give credit, there were a lot of set-ups and foreshadowing that paid off pretty well. The film was written and directed by Jacob Chase who apparently utilized his knowledge of special needs children as a basis for Oliver and presumably did him justice as my knowledge base isn’t expansive. This is Chase’s second feature film after directing (and editing a multitude of shorts, including one Come Play was based upon). Not especially great and does have a few amusing scenes (I think unintentionally) but believe it’s worth a rental. |
SPECIAL FEATURES – 0/5 |
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This comes with a title-embossed slip cover. Inside is a redemption code for the Digital HD copy. No other features were included. |
VIDEO – 4½/5 |
| Universal releases Come Play onto Blu-ray presented with a 1080p high-definition transfer and its original 2.39 widescreen aspect ratio. Although it is a dark movie, or at least the bulk does take place at night or in the dark, detail is still sharp and well defined, while colors are more on the muted side, even during daylight scenes, but there are some splashes of color here and there. |
AUDIO – 4½/5 |
| The included DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track is mostly strong, dialogue comes across the central channel with clarity and there is some modest depth, the LFE track kicking on at key moments, like when creature makes its presence known. |
OVERALL – 3/5 |
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Come Play is a simple but effective enough fantasy-horror film that features some nice scenes though I can’t say I was ever quite frightened very much, however I assume young teens might get something out of it. The Blu-ray from Universal has good video and audio transfers but no bonus features. |
Check out some more 1080p screen caps by going to page 2. Please note, these do contain spoilers.