Sci Fi, Fantasy, Myster/Suspense (Rated R)
In this futuristic film the prison system is funded by a game that blurs the lines between reality and video games in which death row inmates can opt to allow themselves to be controlled by players in an actual video game where the blood and guts are real. If they manage to survive 30 games they earn their stay of execution. Butler plays Kable. A video game character/person who has managed to come closer to surviving 30 games then anyone. The world watches as he fights for his life and his freedom. There is a sect of people however, who believe that the creator of this so called game is bent on taking over the world and use Kable as a way to try to stop him.
- Very interesting movie concept. I liked it.
- I cannot even imagine a world where average people can pay to control or be controlled in such a way.
- We get to watch Amber Valletta run around in underwear for the last half of the movie
- It was totally unrealistic but it wasn't meant to be.
- Butler once again delivers a great gritty performance with his muscles on full display.
- I was a bit surprised to see Allison Lohman in this (Drag Me To Hell, White Oleander). It was kind of like seeing Dakota Fanning in Push. She has such a great reputation as an actress that it hardly matters but it was kind of a small role and didn't allow her to show of her acting chops so much.
3 STARS
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