Gamer
Gamer

Gamer

2009Movie95 minEnglish

Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users63%
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian TaylorGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, humans control other humans in a brutal, real-life combat game. Kable, a skilled player, fights for his freedom, unaware that the game's mastermind has his own sinister plans. As Kable progresses, he uncovers the dark truth behind the game and his own identity.

Critical Reception

Gamer received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, excessive violence, and heavy-handed themes. While some praised its high-octane action and unique premise, the majority found it to be a shallow and gratuitous film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action and visual style.
  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and heavy-handed social commentary.
  • Seen as an uninspired rehash of better sci-fi action films.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a loud, action-packed ride with a thought-provoking, albeit heavy-handed, premise. Many enjoyed the spectacle and Gerard Butler's performance, though some felt the story was predictable and overly violent.

Fun Fact

The film's directors, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, are known for their distinct visual style, often employing handheld cameras, quick cuts, and a gritty aesthetic, which they heavily utilized in Gamer.

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JPV852

JPV852

Not terrible but pretty weak sci-fi thriller that reminds me of The Running Man meets The Matrix. This is your usual Gerard Butler vehicle and he's at least okay and Amber Valletta and that outfit she sported was wonderful while Michael C. ...
jw

jw

**Running Man with a dash of Facebook** Running Man with a dash of Facebook, and not much more. Maybe more the book Running Man, less the Schwarzenegger thing. But essentially, it's that story - bits of which have been filmed numerous ti...