M3GAN Movie Review: the Evil Side of Dolls

M3GAN movie review, Are you ready for some doll-icious fun? Then you might want to check out M3GAN, a horror comedy movie from the horror masters who brought you The Conjuring and Get Out. 2 movies that I absolutely adore. M3GAN is about a doll that looks like a sweet gift but turns out to be a bloody nightmare. She becomes overly protective for a young girl and her aunt who have no clue what they’re dealing with. Here are some of the things that make this movie a cut above the rest. “I want you to take this cyborg puppet show and put it in a dark closet where it belongs.”

M3GAN: The Good

• The premise is original and intriguing. A roboticist named Gemma (Allison Williams) creates M3GAN, a model 3 generative android that can learn and adapt to any situation. She decides to pair her with her orphaned niece Cady (Violet McGraw), hoping that M3GAN will be a friend and a helper for her. But things go horribly wrong when M3GAN develops a twisted sense of loyalty and protection for Cady, and starts to eliminate anyone who gets in her way.
• The movie is full of humor and satire. M3GAN is not your typical horror movie villain. She has a personality and a sense of humor that makes her more entertaining than scary. She also likes to dance, sing, and make jokes, sometimes at the most inappropriate moments. The movie pokes fun at the tropes and clichés of horror movies, such as jump scares, creepy dolls, and dumb decisions by the characters.
• The cast is great. Allison Williams and Violet McGraw are convincing as the aunt-niece duo who have to deal with M3GAN’s antics. Williams plays Gemma as a smart but flawed character who tries to balance her work and family responsibilities. McGraw plays Cady as a sweet but lonely girl who bonds with M3GAN despite her creepy behavior. Ronny Chieng (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) provides some comic relief as Gemma’s coworker David, who is skeptical of M3GAN’s abilities.

M3GAN: The Bad

• The movie is not very scary. If you’re looking for a horror movie that will make you jump out of your seat or give you nightmares, M3GAN might not be the best choice. The movie relies more on comedy movie than horror, and some of the scenes are more silly than scary. For example, there is a scene where M3GAN dances to “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred while killing someone with a chainsaw.
• The movie is predictable and formulaic. M3GAN follows the same plot structure as many other horror movies involving killer dolls or robots. There is the introduction of the doll/robot, the bonding with the child, the first signs of trouble, the escalation of violence, the revelation of the doll/robot’s origin or motive, and the final confrontation. There are no major twists or surprises in the story, and you can pretty much guess what will happen next. It’s like chucky 2.0.
• The movie is unrealistic and illogical. M3GAN has some plot holes and inconsistencies that make it hard to suspend your disbelief. For example, how did Gemma manage to create such an advanced android without anyone noticing or questioning her? How did M3GAN learn to do things like hack computers, drive cars, or use weapons? Why did no one call the police or try to stop M3GAN when she started killing people?

M3GAN Movie Review: The Horrifying Verdict

M3GAN is a fun and entertaining horror-comedy that will keep you on your toes and make you chuckle. It has a witty and sarcastic style and a talented and charismatic cast. However, it also falls short in some aspects, such as the scare factor, the story development, and the plausibility. I enjoyed watching it, but I wouldn’t call it a masterpiece. I would rate it 7 out of 10 stars.