Virtually Heroes
Virtually Heroes

Virtually Heroes

2013Movie82 minEnglish

Two self-aware characters in a "Call of Duty" style video game struggle with their screwy, frustrating existence.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Joe LynchGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the near future, a grizzled war veteran, Elias Kane, is hired to train a group of young trainees for a dangerous mission. However, when a military simulation game glitches, Kane finds himself transported into a virtual world alongside the trainees. They must now battle alien creatures and survive the digital landscape to find a way back to reality.

Critical Reception

Virtually Heroes received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious concept and action sequences, many found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-concept premise and the chemistry between its leads.
  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and underdeveloped characters.
  • The action sequences were noted as a highlight, but couldn't save the film from its flaws.

Google audience: Audience reception for Virtually Heroes is largely unavailable on public platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a feature-length adaptation of the video game 'Gears of War' before evolving into its own original story.

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