Gamer - 2009

Movie #141
3.5 stars

It's 2034, and humans can control and kill each other in a large-scale online gaming world. But Kable (Gerard Butler), a wrongfully convicted soldier forced to join the violent competition, tries to free himself by taking out its evil architect, Ken (Michael C. Hall). While being controlled by a rich kid (Logan Lerman), Kable must also save his wife, Angie (Amber Valletta), who's trapped in her own avatar world.

Cast: Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, Logan Lerman, Alison Lohman, Terry Crews, Aaron Yoo, John Leguizamo, Milo Ventimiglia

Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor

Tagline: In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live. (wow...how thought provoking...hmmm)

Filming Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Like: There were enough interesting characters to keep the movie interesting. I don't think there was a character that I felt was unnecessary...even John Lequizamo's creepy character. Michael C. Hall did a pretty good job...I'm not too sure about the southern accent he had going on though. He either did a really good job at it (meaning it was supposed to be bad) or he really screwed it up. But he is such a good actor that I think it was supposed to be that way.

Like: The plot was actually good...and thought provoking (while you are watching it). I don't think I will think about this movie 5 years from now and say, gosh, that movie was really good. It is one of those movies that you kinda forget about after you finish watching it. But...it was entertaining to watch. I kept thinking to myself, what if this really did happen?

Dislike: There were a lot of quick-cuts, especially in the beginning. I either got used to it or it wasn't so bad for the rest of the movie.

Dislike: The ending was kinda blah. For the movie to be so action packed the ending was kinda disappointing. ****spoiler alert**** I really wanted the little girl to start acting all crazy...like Michael C. Hall had corrupted her brain and she could control everyone...sequel?

Overall Recommendation: It's pretty entertaining. Just don't think about it too much.













Both Gerard Butler and Amber Valletta's lives are being controlled in some way. But is it by choice?