Gamer
(2009)
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.
Directors
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Writers
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Top Billed
Gerard Butler
Keywords
Top Billed Cast
Crew
Reviews
jw
⭐ 4/10January 11, 2022
**Running Man with a dash of Facebook**
Running Man with a dash of Facebook, and not much more. Maybe more the book Running Man, less the Schwarzenegger thing. But essentially, it's that story - bits of which have been filmed numerous times.
The logistics and the logic in this story don't add up. Unclear rules and chaotic action scenes permanently maxed-out on violence make it impossible to either feel the danger, or compassion with the pro…
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JPV852
⭐ 5/10December 2, 2025
Not terrible but pretty weak sci-fi thriller that reminds me of The Running Man meets The Matrix. This is your usual Gerard Butler vehicle and he's at least okay and Amber Valletta and that outfit she sported was wonderful while Michael C. Hall, especially at the end, seemed to be having a great time, but this is one I have no desire to revisit. **2.5/5**
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$50,000,000
Revenue
$40,800,000