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      Gamer

      R Released Sep 4, 2009 1 hr. 35 min. Action Mystery & Thriller Sci-Fi TRAILER for Gamer: Trailer 1 List
      29% 82 Reviews Tomatometer 39% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score Each week Kable (Gerard Butler), a death-row inmate, battles his fellow prisoners in a violent online game called "Slayers," his every move controlled by a young gamer's remote device. To the players, Kable and the other inmates are just simulated characters. But, to a resistance group that opposes the game's inventor, Kable is a critical component of their plan to end the inventor's form of high-tech slavery. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 26 Buy Now

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      With all of the hyperkinetic action and none of the flair of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor's earlier work, Gamer has little replay value.

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      Roshan S Was the last movie I watch with my uncle before he passed away, was so touching, had epic combat and occasional thriller moments. Had us on the edge of our seats, a movie that'll stay close to my heart :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Davey C I can see why people don't like it that much. But if they do a remake of this movie now mines the boobs scenes and the beginning part interview that made it look like it was a documentary. I think it could pass and be a good horror/Thriller movie. But to me i think it was pretty good. If i could find this in the store i would add it to my collection. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Forged S Keeping with the theme of my video game holiday, here is a film, filled to the brink with people at the top of their game. Neveldine and Taylor, just coming off of their Crank series, gave us a unique social commentary on our world if Mark Zuckerberg had created his Metaverse, irl. Also starring Gerard Butler, just coming off of 300 (and who would move on to Olympus has Fallen) and Michael C. Hall of Dexter fame, this is a fun movie with an interesting story. However, the frenzied, rapid-cut editing, at times, took away from the story, performances and amazing stunt work on display. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review April H Solely on the basis they killed Terry Crews. The best of the Cruises/Crews Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/08/24 Full Review Kyle M Only pure action junkies without much thought towards the incoherent story will excusably enjoy how distasteful and unappealing this is, with mutual satisfaction over the payoff. (C) Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/24 Full Review matthias s "Gamer" is a thrilling action-packed movie that explores the concept of virtual reality death matches controlled by human players. The film stars Gerard Butler and Ludacris, who give solid performances and bring a lot of energy to their roles. The action sequences are well-choreographed and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, while the special effects and sound design are impressive, creating a convincing virtual world. The film's storyline can be a bit predictable at times, and the characters are not particularly well-developed, but the addition of Michael C. Hall as the villain elevates the film from a simple action movie to a more compelling experience. Hall delivers a menacing performance as the mastermind behind the death matches, adding an extra layer of tension to the film and making the action sequences even more intense. "Gamer" is a decent movie for fans of action and science fiction. While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, it delivers on its promise of thrilling action and is worth a watch for those in the mood for an adrenaline-fueled ride. With a strong villain, well-choreographed action sequences, and impressive special effects. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      (Second from right) Gerard Butler as Kable in "Gamer." (L-R) Gerard Butler as Kable and Terry Crews as Hackman in "Gamer." (L-R) Kyra Sedgwick as Gina Parker Smith, Aaron Yoo as Humanz Dude, Alison Lohman as Trace and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Humanz Brother in "Gamer." Gerard Butler as Kable in "Gamer." (L-R) Amber Valletta as Angie and Gerard Butler as Kable in "Gamer." (L-R) Gerard Butler as Kable and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Humanz Brother in "Gamer." Gerard Butler as Kable in "Gamer." Chris "Ludacris" Bridges as Humanz Brother in "Gamer." Michael C. Hall as Ken Castle in "Gamer." A scene from the film "Gamer." View more photos

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      Keith Uhlich Time Out Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor direct with their usual flashy brio. Rated: 3/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine An injection of adrenaline straight to the eye - which isn't entirely a bad thing. Rated: 3/5 Sep 18, 2009 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) Can I get back the ninety minutes of my life that I squandered sitting through this miasmic upchuck of techno sludge? What was the story again? Rated: 0/5 Sep 18, 2009 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A hostile movie that pretends to contain some semblance of criticism toward escalating video game brutality and social detachment. But its commentary is presented underneath an orgy of Hollywood movie violence and gratuitous boob close-ups. Rated: 1.5/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com A throwaway film. Rated: 1.0/4.0 Sep 8, 2020 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Unquestionably the greatest Gerard Butler film (and not the same as a film with Gerard Butler). No, it's the ne plus ultraviolence of knucklehead action on which he's cornered the market -one splattering him with brains while showing its own. Rated: 4/5 Apr 24, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Each week Kable (Gerard Butler), a death-row inmate, battles his fellow prisoners in a violent online game called "Slayers," his every move controlled by a young gamer's remote device. To the players, Kable and the other inmates are just simulated characters. But, to a resistance group that opposes the game's inventor, Kable is a critical component of their plan to end the inventor's form of high-tech slavery.
      Director
      Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
      Executive Producer
      Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor, Eric Reid, David Rubin, Michael Paseornek, James McQuaide
      Screenwriter
      Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
      Distributor
      Lionsgate Films
      Production Co
      Lakeshore Entertainment, Lionsgate Films
      Rating
      R (Nudity|Language|Sexual Content|Strong Brutal Violence)
      Genre
      Action, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 4, 2009, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Feb 1, 2012
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $20.5M
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