A Critics Thought on 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.

  Ok here is the deal... we LOVED it!! This movie is not for everyone by any means, but any one who loves Games will love this movie. MT gives it an 8.5 out of 10 for it's non-stop action and 'ok' plot line. Will it win an oscar? No, but it was entertaining. So if you are into gaming.... go see this film now! (*Side note: please be aware that there is an over use of profanity and there is use of nudity in this film so no one under the age of 18 needs to see this film.. but for the rest of you... again if your a gamer GO SEE THIS!) Gamer receives MT's Pick of the Weekend!