Gamer Movie Review
“Gamer” suffers from a fundamental paradox (beyond the usual one of rational people agreeing to be a part of such blithering idiocy) that has destroyed many a dystopic science fiction film before it. It posits a future where real human beings have replaced VR constructs in video games: feeding our collective inhumanity by allowing us to control another person like a puppet. Then, having established that society as a whole is the source of the problem, it provides a single evil mastermind at the heart of it all, implying that if we just eliminate the one bad apple, everything will be fine. That crushes the social commentary beneath simplistic clichés, old as dirt decades ago and showing little improvement with age. Gamer indulges in them to its supreme detriment, along with a number of other dippy concepts it can’t hope to support…read more [Mania.com]
“Gamer” recalls those awful virtual reality movies of the 90’s “Johnny Mnemonic” and “Virtuosity”. Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (those filmmakers critics love to hate) the movie is stylish trash; an imcomphrensible mess that is almost quite pointless. I’m sure there’s an allegory about today’s interactive entertainment, but it’s lost amidst the heavy battle scenes that are horribly shot. Forget the “shaky cam”, if you want action that makes no sense at all, watch “Gamer”…read more [Horror-Movies.ca]
Hi-Res “Gamer” Movie Images
Take a look at these Hi-Res movie photos from the upcoming action-thriller “Gamer” which hits theaters next Friday. As always, click on any of the photos to enlarge.
Gerard Butler In Gamer
The movie which stars stars Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Alison Lohman, Zoe Bell, Kyra Sedgwick, Ludacris and Milo Ventimiglia is both written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor.
Two “Gamer” Clips
Take a look at two new clips from the upcoming action-thriller “Gamer.”
The movie, both written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, stars Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Alison Lohman, Zoe Bell, Kyra Sedgwick, Ludacris and Milo Ventimiglia.
More Gamer Posters
A new posters for upcoming action-thriller “Gamer” have been revealed.
The film stars Gerard Butler as the consummate player of a virtual game with some pretty heavy real-life consequences.
A multiplayer on-line game called “Slayers” allows humans control other humans in mass-scale. Simon (Logan Lerman) controls Kable (Gerard Butler) the on-line champion of the game, and with his every move tracked by millions, his ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game’s mastermind (Michael C. Hall) through launching an attack on the system that has imprisoned him.
First “Gamer” TV Spot
Check out the first TV spot for the upcoming action-thriller “Gamer” both written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Alison Lohman, Zoe Bell, Kyra Sedgwick, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Milo Ventimiglia.
A billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) has created the controversial form of entertainment, a multiplayer on-line game called “Slayers,” that allows millions to act out their innermost desires and fantasies – online – in front of a global audience.
Simon (Logan Lerman), a young gamer, controls Kable (Gerard Butler), the on-line champion of “Slayers.” Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle’s ruthless technology.
More about the action movie which is set for release on September 4th, 2009 you can find at “Gamer” FilmoFilia Movie Page
More Hi-Res “Gamer” Pics
Lionsgate has sent over a new hi-res pics from their upcoming sci-fi action movie “Gamer,” starring Gerard Butler, Michael C. Hall, Amber Valletta, Alison Lohman, Zoe Bell, Kyra Sedgwick, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges and Milo Ventimiglia.
Official synopsis: “Gamer” is a high-concept action thriller set in a near future when gaming and entertainment have evolved into a terrifying new hybrid. Humans control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games: people play people…for keeps. Mind-control technology is widespread, and at the heart of the controversial games is its creator, reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall). His latest brainchild, the first-person shooter game “Slayers,” allows millions to act out their most savage fantasies online in front of a global audience, using real prisoners as avatars with whom they fight to the death.
Kable (300’s Gerard Butler) is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent “Slayers.” Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle’s ruthless technology.
“Gamer” is directed and written by Crank franchise writer/directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor and has earned an R from the MPAA for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language.
First Gamer Clip
The first clip from upcoming action-thriller “Gamer,” both written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor is online. Check it out below.
Reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) has created the controversial form of entertainment, a multiplayer on-line game called “Slayers,” that allows millions to act out their innermost desires and fantasies – online – in front of a global audience.
Simon (Logan Lerman), a young gamer, controls Kable (Gerard Butler), the on-line champion of “Slayers.” Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle’s ruthless technology.
“Gamer” which also stars Alison Lohman, Amber Valletta, Milo Ventimiglia, Kyra Sedgwick, Ludacris, John Leguizamo, Zoe Bell and Terry Crews is set for release on September 4th, 2009.
International Gamer Trailer
We have added a new international trailer for upcoming action-thriller “Gamer,” both written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the guys behind “Crank” and “Crank: High Voltage”
Plot summary: “Gamer” is a high-concept action thriller set in the near future, a time when mind-control technology has taken society by storm. Humans control other humans in a mass-scale, multiplayer online game. Reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) has created the controversial form of entertainment, “Slayers,” a hugely popular game that allows millions to act out their innermost desires and fantasies – online – in front of a global audience. Gaming has evolved into a terrifying new dimension…mind control…manipulation…people playing people!
At the center is Kable (Gerard Butler), the superstar and cult hero of “Slayers,” the savage, ultraviolent first person shooter game. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle’s ruthless technology.
Brand New “Gamer” Movie Photos
A new images from the upcoming “Gamer” action-thriller, written and directed by “Crank” creators, Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, have been released.
Gamer | Gerard Butler and Amber Valletta
The film stars Gerard Butler as the consummate player of a virtual game with some pretty heavy real-life consequences.
A multiplayer on-line game called “Slayers” allows humans control other humans in mass-scale. Simon (Logan Lerman) controls Kable (Gerard Butler) the on-line champion of the game, and with his every move tracked by millions, his ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game’s mastermind (Michael C. Hall) through launching an attack on the system that has imprisoned him.
Gamer First Trailer
The first trailer for Gerard Butler’s action-thriller “Gamer” has been released. Check it out below.
Set in the near-future, mind-control technology has taken society by storm and a multiplayer on-line game called “Slayers” allows humans control other humans in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable (Gerard Butler) the on-line champion of the game, and with his every move tracked by millions, his ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game’s mastermind (Michael C. Hall) through launching an attack on the system that has imprisoned him.
“Gamer” which also stars Alison Lohman, Amber Valletta, Logan Lerman, Kyra Sedgwick, Ludacris, John Leguizamo, Zoe Bell and Terry Crews is set for release on September 4th, 2009.
Take a look also at the interactive poster for “Gamer,” both written and directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor – the guys behind “Crank” and “Crank: High Voltage.”
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