Little JoeMovie · 2019
Okay, so if you're into sci-fi that's less about spaceships and more about messing with your brain, Little Joe is serving up some seriously unsettling vibes. It's got that slow-burn, psychological dread where you're constantly questioning what's real and what's the flower's doing. You'll be watching Alice try to figure out if her creation is a blessing or a curse, and honestly, we were on the edge of our seats the whole time. Plus, Ben Whishaw is doing his mysterious, charming thing, which, you know, always helps.
Alice, a brilliant genetic engineer and single mother, develops a revolutionary new flower designed to make its owner happy through its unique scent. She names her creation 'Little Joe' and gifts one to her teenage son. As the flowers gain popularity, Alice begins to suspect that their feel-good effects might hide a more sinister influence, subtly altering the personalities of those exposed to them. She must confront whether her groundbreaking work is a true benefit or a quiet threat to humanity, including her own family.
