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Gamer (2009) -- Set in a future-world where humans can control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online gaming environments, a star player (Butler) from a game called "Slayers" looks to regain his independence while taking down the game's mastermind (Hall).

Overview

User Rating:
6.0/10   6,634 votes
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Writers (WGA):
Mark Neveldine (written by) &
Brian Taylor (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
4 September 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
In the near future, you don't live to play... you'll play to live. more
Plot:
Set in a future-world where humans can control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online gaming environments... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(443 articles)
Cortney’s TV Digest: What’s On In November
 (From The Flickcast. 5 November 2009, 3:15 PM, PST)

Gerard Butler Runs Off With Ralph Fiennes' Shakesperean Troupe
 (From Movieline. 4 November 2009, 5:30 AM, PST)

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Dark, edgy, fantastic action more (94 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Citizen Game (USA) (fake working title)
Game (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for frenetic sequences of strong brutal violence throughout, sexual content, nudity and language.
Runtime:
95 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #44947) | Norway:15 | UK:18 | Ireland:18 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Finland:K-15 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB) | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Hong Kong:III | Portugal:M/16
Company:
Lionsgate more

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Trivia:
The motorcycle driven by Trace is a Buell Firebolt. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the scene showing the pyramids in Egypt, the word "Kable" is displayed backwards in Arabic letters. Since Arabic is read from right to left, the way it is shown in the movie, it would be read as "Lebaak". more
Quotes:
Ken Castle: I hope one day to have the opportunity to breach your firewall, Miss Parker Smith.
[kisses her hand]
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Movie Connections:
References Crank (2006) more
Soundtrack:
I've Got No Strings more

FAQ

Can a car run on alcohol?
How can the game "Slayers" be legal?
Does Kable have a real name?
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79 out of 139 people found the following comment useful.
Dark, edgy, fantastic action, 23 October 2008
Author: walther-ghier from Los Angeles

I saw a work-in-progress screening of GAME last night. It blew me away. The premise is intriguing, the action is outstanding - not a boring minute in the film. I am not a fan of Gerard Butler in general, I find his acting terribly limited, but he was fine. Logan Lerman and Michael C. Hall were great and there is a musical number in the film that is pure genius. Made me want to stand up and cheer. The whole film is like an explosion right in your face. Everything is over the top - the style, the violence, the story. It is a real fun ride while being incredible edgy and dark. There is also quite a bit of social criticism layered in there, dealing with voyeurism, cocooning, the culture of video games. Leaving the theater I didn't know if I wanted to rush home and get my XBox going or never play a video game again. Great job, Neveldine/Taylor! Can't wait to see it again with all the special effects done!

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