Renner

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Renner

Released Feb 7

1h 30m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Renner, a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an A.I. named Salenus to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love. Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor Jamie, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I. As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus's influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention.

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KT Mahe

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A timely reflection on the reliance on technology and the insidious harm in replacing human relationships. A little egregious at times, an overall enjoyable watch.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2025

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

Built on an intriguing premise and supported by solid performances, Renner starts strong and stays engaging, even if it loses a bit of momentum before a well-earned final act.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2025

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Chris Joyce

Movies and Munchies (YouTube)

While the discomfort and anxiety that’s built by the story is effective and engaging, the writing hampers the suspense, first by showing us an obvious twist way too early and then by creating a conclusion that makes us question the writer’s competence.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 31, 2025

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Fitted with too many twists for its own good, what starts out as a promising little indie with some sci-fi twists ends up becoming a convoluted affair that can hardly get away with its attempts to ramp up the stakes.

Rated: 4/10

Mar 20, 2025

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Dennis Schwartz

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Has many plot twists and head scratching sequences.

Rated: B-

Mar 4, 2025

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MontiLee Stormer

MovieReelist.com

Renner isn’t a long film at exactly 90 minutes, but the runtime gives the suspense plenty of room to explore the duplicitous nature of humans and computers. It’s a solid film with good acting and that final act takes a turn I know I didn’t see coming.

Feb 27, 2025

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Kurt E

Ending was unexpected and made film seem incomplete.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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Norm V.

Unexpected suspense thriller!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Shannon P

Absolutely loved the movie, right up until the last three minutes! Up until the end, the premise was interesting and the acting was superb still gave it a rating of 4.5 stars because it was so good before the end!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Andrei D

The idea is decent but the pacing is off and there's some serious ACTING that feels unearned

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Brendan J

I thought this was generally excellent. Muniz played his role perfectly. As did Violett Beane. It's basically a single-set, 3/4 character film, but it never drags the plot or gets boring. In 2025, this is a fresh and very worth-while watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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SkyRo P

"Renner" is a science fiction film set in 2025, featuring Frankie Muniz in the leading role. The plot revolves around his character, who finds himself ensnared in a monotonous existence, relying on his AI to guide him on how to navigate life and ensure his survival. The narrative takes a turn when a young woman enters his world, shaking up his routine and pushing him towards a breaking point. This buildup culminates in a chaotic third act filled with violence, murder, and outrageous antics. However, the journey to that climactic moment feels painfully drawn out. The film is bogged down by excessive dialogue, making it feel tedious and overly long. It’s as if the screenwriter couldn’t grasp the importance of pacing and instead just kept churning out lines. Sadly, I cannot recommend this film. Its heavy dialogue weighs it down, making it a struggle to get through. Based on the reviews I've seen on Rotten Tomatoes, it seems that this sentiment is widely shared. Unfortunately, this movie appears to be a significant disappointment.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/25

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Renner, a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an A.I. named Salenus to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love. Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor Jamie, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I. As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus's influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention.

Director: Robert Rippberger
Producer: Devin Keaton, Robert Rippberger, Martin Medina, KT Kent, Jay Burnley
Screenwriter: Martin Medina, David Largman Murray, Luke Medina, Robert Rippberger
Distributor: Seismic Releasing
Production Co: Slated, LMT Global, SIE Films
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 28, 2025
Runtime: 1h 30m

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