Brightburn

Director: David Yarovesky
Actors: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn
PlotIn rural Kansas, Tori and Kyle Breyer have longed for a child but are unable to conceive. One night, a meteor crashes near their farm, and within it, they discover an infant boy. The couple adopts the child, naming him Brandon, and raises him as their own. As Brandon grows, he exhibits extraordinary intelligence and strength, but Tori and Kyle keep the truth of his alien origin hidden from him. Their life appears to be idyllic and loving, though overshadowed by the mystery of Brandon's arrival.
On the cusp of adolescence, Brandon begins to experience changes that extend beyond typical teenage angst. He starts to exhibit signs of aggressive and sinister behavior, puzzling those around him. Objects around the house and farm inexplicably malfunction, and Brandon seems to be drawn to the barn where he was found. Tori and Kyle struggle to understand their son's increasingly disturbing actions, holding onto the hope that the love and values they've instilled in him will prevail. Meanwhile, Brandon's connection to the meteor and his true nature becomes harder to contain, threatening to unravel the Breyers' lives and the safety of their community.
Writers: Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn
Release Date: 24 May 2019
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
Brightburn
Blu-ray Review
Score: 74
Brightburn is technically sound with top-end video and audio, yet feels incomplete with a lack of conflict and emotional pull; consider it a rental.
Brightburn
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Score: 74
Brightburn's release hints at potential, lacks depth, while Apocalypse Now dazzles in 4K.