By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Jan. 26, unless otherwise noted: Come Play (Blu-ray + digital) Details: 2020, Universal Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG-13, terror, frightening images, language The lowdown: Oliver, a lonely young boy desperate for a friend, finds refuge in his cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious entity uses Oliver’s devices against him to enter our world, the boy’s parents must fight to save their son from the monster. The film’s scares are intermittent and the use of monster POV shots are old-hat by now. Critics were divided about the movie’s impact, awarding the film a 56 percent fresh rating at Rotten Tomatoes.
New to View: Jan. 26
New to View: Jan. 26
New to View: Jan. 26
By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Jan. 26, unless otherwise noted: Come Play (Blu-ray + digital) Details: 2020, Universal Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG-13, terror, frightening images, language The lowdown: Oliver, a lonely young boy desperate for a friend, finds refuge in his cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious entity uses Oliver’s devices against him to enter our world, the boy’s parents must fight to save their son from the monster. The film’s scares are intermittent and the use of monster POV shots are old-hat by now. Critics were divided about the movie’s impact, awarding the film a 56 percent fresh rating at Rotten Tomatoes.