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Gamer (2009)

Gamer (2009)
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Reality and video games merge in this high-concept sci-fi action thriller from Crank creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. In the not too distant future, mind-control technology allows humans to control the actions and movements of other humans, allowing reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) to create the ultimate video game. It's called "Slayers," and it's a mass-scale, multiplayer online first-person shooter that's as controversial as it is popular. In the world of gamers, Simon (Logan Lerman) is a rock star; miraculously managing to keep his character alive week after week, he racks up frags like Billy Mitchell jumps barrels. But unlike Mitchell's Mario, Simon's video-game avatar is a living, breathing human being named Kable (Gerard Butler). Defying the odds to keep Kable running and gunning though even the most explosive battles, Simon captures the imagination of a global audience. Torn from his family, thrown into prison, and forced to fight against his will, Kable realizes that his only hope of ever seeing his family again is to somehow escape the game, reclaim his identity, and expose Castle's dehumanizing technology on live television. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Gerard ButlerAmber Valletta, (more)
Director(s):
Brian TaylorMark Neveldine, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD  |  Blu-ray
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Synopsis of Gamer

Reality and video games merge in this high-concept sci-fi action thriller from Crank creators Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. In the not too distant future, mind-control technology allows humans to control the actions and movements of other humans, allowing reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) to create the ultimate video game. It's called "Slayers," and it's a mass-scale, multiplayer online first-person shooter that's as controversial as it is popular. In the world of gamers, Simon (Logan Lerman) is a rock star; miraculously managing to keep his character alive week after week, he racks up frags like Billy Mitchell jumps barrels. But unlike Mitchell's Mario, Simon's video-game avatar is a living, breathing human being named Kable (Gerard Butler). Defying the odds to keep Kable running and gunning though even the most explosive battles, Simon captures the imagination of a global audience. Torn from his family, thrown into prison, and forced to fight against his will, Kable realizes that his only hope of ever seeing his family again is to somehow escape the game, reclaim his identity, and expose Castle's dehumanizing technology on live television. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
95 mins

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Director(s):
Mark NeveldineBrian Taylor
Writer(s):
Mark NeveldineBrian Taylor
Producer(s):
Skip WilliamsonGary LucchesiTom Rosenberg
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Graphic Violence, Strong Sexual Content, Nudity)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & FantasyMystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Valerie W.

    Truly one of the worst movies ever made. The premise is cool, but the movie itself is terrible. The story is never developed. Instead, the director created a montage of violent (really gory) and sexual images that have very little relationship to each other and definitely don't tell a story. A frustrating and stomach-heaving movie experience.

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    Danielle D.

    This movie was a little too much like another I've seen with a similar plot...they race to the death...really stupid...at points it was unnecessarily disgusting

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    Rich F.

    i thought it was very boring, would not recommend this movie at all!

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