Review of Nerve (2016) by Bubbs R — 16 Jun 2017

Technology is a very popular topic for Thrillers these days. It's either shown as a bad thing or as a good thing. This film has a suprisingly fresh idea for how technology is negative. "A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where her every move starts to become manipulated by an anonymous community of watchers." For a teen film, I enjoyed this one. Teen films of the 21st century aren't always my thing, but I found this one entertaining. Emma Roberts and Dave Franco were believable as their characters, a couple of people trying to survive the game. I didn't feel anything for the other characters though. The film was so focused on the two others that I didn't find myself engaged with the other characters. The film was a good runtime for this kind of film. The film definitely felt like it was aiming for the teen demographic, which isn't a bad thing. The film had some continuity errors and some fundamental issues, but it was still enjoyable. It was enjoyable to watch but I don't see myself watching it again any time soon. Overall, a good 21st century teen film. Definitely deserves one viewing. .

Rating: 6.8/10.