Gamer (2009) movie poster

Gamer (2009)

"In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 59%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 28% (RT: 29%, MC: 27) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.7/10 (2,578 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
29%
Metacritic
27
Cast
Gerard Butler as Kable
Michael C. Hall as Ken Castle
Kyra Sedgwick as Gina Parker Smith
Logan Lerman as Simon
Alison Lohman as Trace
Terry Crews as Hackman
Ramsey Moore as Gorge
It's divisive. Only 59% of audiences liked it based on 2,578 votes. Critics scored it lower at 28%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game. Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During the filming of Gamer, Gerard Butler improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
  • The incredible score for Gamer was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
  • The original script for Gamer was written over a decade before production finally began in 2009.
Audience Consensus

Gamer is a 2009 action, thriller, science fiction film directed by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor. Mind-control technology has taken society by a storm, a multiplayer on-line game called "Slayers" allows players to control human prisoners in mass-scale. Simon controls Kable, the online champion of the game.

Kable's ultimate challenge becomes regaining his identity and independence by defeating the game's mastermind. The film has been rated by 2,578 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Gamer delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Gamer (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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