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  "path": "/2026/first-trailer-for-kiwi-comedy-i-object-about-a-boy-talking-to-objects/",
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  "textContent": "\"Whatever happens, you always have us.\" Umbrella Entertainment has unveiled the official Kiwi trailer for I, Object, a coming-of-age indie drama from New Zealand opening this winter down there. It's opening in July but it doesn't have any US release set yet - hopefully sometime not too long after this opening. I, Object is written and directed by acclaimed sci-fi filmmaker Andrew Niccol, director of Gattaca, S1m0ne, Lord of War, In Time, The Host, Good Kill, and Anon – his latest film from back in 2018. This heartfelt film follows Tom, a 10-year-old boy with a vivid imagination who sees faces in everyday objects. After the sudden death of his father, Tom retreats into a fantastical world they once shared, connecting with all these items around him! Starring Bentley Storteboom as Tom, with Skywalker Hughes, Anna Faris, Tom Kerr, & Karl Urban. This also reminds me of that IF: Imaginary Friends movie with a somewhat similar concept about a kid finding comfort in befriending all these objects. Niccol giving us a family friend film this time around. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Andrew Niccol's film I, Object, direct from YouTube: \"Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes.\" Grieving the loss of his father and unable to relate to the people in his life, 10-year-old Tom (Bentley Storteboom) […]",
  "title": "First Trailer for Kiwi Comedy 'I, Object' About a Boy Talking to Objects"
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