Review of Upgrade (2018) by Mark K — 19 Aug 2018

An interesting idea and quite entertaining execution.

This review of Upgrade (2018) was written by Mark K on 19 Aug 2018.

Upgrade has generally received very positive reviews.

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While the ending was unsatisfying, the story itself was new and entertaining enough to make the film watchable…

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By Abdoh (1) on 21 Nov 2020

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By Colin G (275) on 18 Jan 2019

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By Bohr (1) on 29 Aug 2020

Absolutely awesome. Good dark violent cyberpunk, very entertaining and fun. Official reviewers are too old and too sad to understand…

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