Review of Gamer (2009) by Fabian K — 28 Oct 2011
Gamer is not as original as it might believe--it's basic premise derives from William Gibson's novels, Death Race 2000, and many other horror/sci-fi/exploitation filmsy interactions and before it.
But it achieves its purpose with admirable results. Gamer manages to become not just a sci-fi/action film to titillate the masses but also a commentary on the alienation and disconnedctedness that have become systemic features of everyday communications and interactions.
It is not the most intellegint film about the advent of virtual identities, but it is an effective, entertaining, and somewhat disturbing account of the transition that marches on from day to day as social networking sites and virtual identities become ever more common elements of contemporary life.
Fun and somewhat thought-provoking, Gamer is not high science fiction, yet it still manages to entertain and push some buttons at the same time.
This review of Gamer (2009) was written by Fabian K on 28 Oct 2011.
Gamer has generally received mixed reviews.
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