Nerve
Nerve

Nerve

2016Movie96 minEnglish

Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users71%
Director: Henry Joost and Ariel SchulmanGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A high school senior, Vee, finds herself drawn into an anonymous online dares game called Nerve, where participants perform risky stunts for cash prizes. Initially playing with her friend, she quickly becomes entangled with a mysterious online partner, Ian. As the stakes escalate, their game spirals out of control, blurring the lines between the virtual and real worlds and putting their lives in serious danger.

Critical Reception

Nerve received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its timely exploration of online culture, social media, and the thrill-seeking nature of youth. The film was lauded for its suspenseful pacing and the chemistry between its leads, although some critics found the plot occasionally predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced, suspenseful thriller elements.
  • Commended for its relevant commentary on social media and online dares.
  • The leads' chemistry and performances were often highlighted as a strength.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Nerve, appreciating its suspenseful plot and the compelling dynamic between the main characters. Many found the film to be an exciting and relevant portrayal of current digital trends and their potential dangers.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Ariel Schulman, is one half of the filmmaking duo known for the documentary 'Catfish', which also explored themes of online identity and deception.

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Gimly

Gimly

Even as little as five years ago, _Nerve_ couldn't possibly have been made. Which makes me wonder, in four years from when _Nerve_ was made (where the film is set), will it still be at all applicable? Already the social media it makes use o...