Jack Quaid delivers standout performances in both Novocaine and Companion, showcasing his range as an actor and his ability to play very different characters with conviction and nuance.
• Novocaine follows a man with congenital insensitivity to pain who must use his condition to rescue a woman he cares about after a bank robbery
• The film brilliantly portrays how dangerous not feeling pain can be – from setting timers for bathroom breaks to avoiding solid foods
• Both movies feature excellent soundtracks that enhance the viewing experience, with Companion's music particularly standing out
• Jack Quaid plays completely opposite characters – a cautious introvert in Novocaine and a manipulative villain in Companion
• Despite modest box office performance, Novocaine offers a fresh, original concept in the action genre with clever fight sequences
• Companion delivers shocking twists about artificial intelligence and human-robot relationships that keep viewers guessing
• Both films maintain excellent pacing, with neither wasting screen time on unnecessary plot points
• Jacob Batalon steals his scenes in Novocaine, bringing welcome comic relief as Roscoe
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