DAN COHEN

KIN (2018)
Starring Myles Truitt, Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, James Franco, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Coon, Mark O'Brien, Jonathan Cherry, Ian Matthews and Romano Orzari. Directed by Jonathan Baker and Josh Baker.

Twelve-year-old Eli unknowingly stumbles upon the frightening carnage of a massacre and finds a discarded futuristic super-weapon. Recently released from prison, Eli’s older brother Jimmy realises he can’t escape his criminal past when an ex-associate threatens to kill him and his family. In a misguided attempt to protect his loved one, Jimmy makes a fatal mistake and he must go on the run with Eli to save their lives.

With danger at every turn, it seems the only thing keeping the pair alive is Eli’s mysterious new weapon. Following their path of destruction are two strange figures that catch up with the brothers and seize Eli’s gun. The encounter is no coincidence and Eli soon discovers he has a strong connection to the mysterious weapon and these otherworldly strangers.

REVIEWS Kin - A melding of genres handled adeptly