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  • 2018
  • R
  • 1h 40m
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7.5/10
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Logan Marshall-Green in Upgrade (2018)
Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when Grey, a self-identified technophobe, has his world turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant called Stem.
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Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experim... Read allSet in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant.Set in the near-future, technology controls nearly all aspects of life. But when the world of Grey, a self-labeled technophobe, is turned upside down, his only hope for revenge is an experimental computer chip implant.

  • Director
    • Leigh Whannell
  • Writer
    • Leigh Whannell
  • Stars
    • Logan Marshall-Green
    • Melanie Vallejo
    • Steve Danielsen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    223K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
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    119
    • Director
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Stars
      • Logan Marshall-Green
      • Melanie Vallejo
      • Steve Danielsen
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 274Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Grey Trace
    Melanie Vallejo
    • Asha Trace
    Steve Danielsen
    • Jeff Handley
    Abby Craden
    Abby Craden
    • Kara
    • (voice)
    Harrison Sloan Gilbertson
    Harrison Sloan Gilbertson
    • Eron Keen
    • (as Harrison Gilbertson)
    Benedict Hardie
    Benedict Hardie
    • Fisk
    Richard Cawthorne
    Richard Cawthorne
    • Serk
    Christopher Kirby
    Christopher Kirby
    • Tolan
    Richard Anastasios
    • Wen
    Kenny Low
    Kenny Low
    • Police Driver
    Linda Cropper
    Linda Cropper
    • Pamela
    Betty Gabriel
    Betty Gabriel
    • Detective Cortez
    Emily Havea
    Emily Havea
    • Nurse Henderson
    Ming-Zhu Hii
    Ming-Zhu Hii
    • Dr Diana Gordon
    Simon Maiden
    Simon Maiden
    • Stem
    • (voice)
    Stephanie Demkiw
    Stephanie Demkiw
    • Technician
    • (as Dr Stephanie Demkiw)
    Manjot Jassal
    • Technician
    Esther Joseph
    • Technician
    • Director
      • Leigh Whannell
    • Writer
      • Leigh Whannell
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    9Athanatos173

    Now This Is How You Make A Low Budget Movie

    I went into this movie having no clue what it was about and wasn't expecting much, but I loved it.

    There are innumerable movies with huge budgets that simply fall flat, and Upgrade, with a Budget of around $5,000,000, which doesn't cover the cost of catering on some of these huge budgeted flops, honestly looked like it cost a lot more than it actually did.

    Intelligent script, good action, very few unnecessary scenes, and though I thought it was sure to let me down, a very good ending.

    And although I have seen much of Logan Marshall-Green's work and was never a huge fan, he does a very good job here.

    Recommended.
    8msgobbajr

    A long Black Mirror Episode

    Through and through this movie felt like a longer episode of black mirror. The production was higher and the cinematography was really cool. I could see how the stabilization lock on his head during fight scenes could make some people dizzy, but I thought it was a unique way of doing things. Some of the acting was sub-par during the casual interactions, but I thought the plot and action made up for it. It's thought provoking in the way Black Mirror is and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys that content and doesn't mind gore.
    8cardsrock

    Terrific, original science fiction

    I'll give this film credit for putting a fresh spin on the overdone revenge film. The action is very unique, while also evoking memories of the Wachowskis' work on The Matrix. I really enjoyed the Vangelis-esque score used throughout. It helped create that dark, futuristic atmosphere necessary for the story. Even if you think you see where the story is going, it manages to go in unexpected directions. Between the cool concept, great sets, and dark themes, Upgrade is just that, an upgrade to the typical revenge action thriller.
    9paniwala

    Do not pay attention to bad reviews if you like Technology

    Really enjoyed this movie. A very good dose of future technology and where it would lead us to. We are already seeing the birth of some of the concepts shown in this movie and like with any technology there will be good usage and bad. I dont understand the bad comments on violence as it is "indirect" (without giving away). Fast paced and suspenseful. Logan Marshall-Green acted well without any "overacting" or showing off. Screen play and direction were very good. It is original concept and I did not see any connection with Death wish or other movies - not even close or people did not understand the movie?
    8Sleepin_Dragon

    An unexpected gem.

    After ten minutes I came close to switching it off, as I couldn't get into it, it felt as though they were spending too much time showing off future technology, however I stuck with it, and was glad I did, as it develops it really does open up, it became a wonderfully gripping and entertaining sci fi thriller. Very well acted throughout, a pretty original story, and lots of action scenes.

    The accident really does change the movie up, and the tone, it really is well worth a look, the ending may come as a surprise for some.

    Very good, 8/10.

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    • Trivia
      During the fight scenes, the camera often tracks Grey so that he remains in the middle of frame. According to director Leigh Whannell, this was achieved by hiding a phone somewhere on actor Logan Marshall-Green, which the cameras could then pair to and follow with as much accuracy as possible.
    • Goofs
      (at around 33 mins) Stem asks Grey to hold the drawn tattoo in front of his eyes in order to read it for him. However, Stem already has the picture (since he has drawn it) in his memory, so there was no logical reason to re-scan it again for the purpose of reading it.
    • Quotes

      Grey Trace: See, you thought I was a cripple but you didn't know that I'm a ninja.

      Stem: While I am state of the art, I am not a ninja.

    • Crazy credits
      In lieu of text, the production companies and title are instead narrated by an artificial female voice, represented visually by sound waves.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Upgrade (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Smokestack Lightning
      Written by Howlin' Wolf (as Chester Burnett)

      Performed by Howlin' Wolf

      Published by Arc Music Corp/Jewel Music (Australia)

      By kind permission of the Music Sales Group

      Under exclusive license from Geffen Records

      Licensed courtesy of Universal Music Australia Pty Limited

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Australia
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Upgrade: Máquina asesina
    • Filming locations
      • Craigeburn, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Goalpost Pictures
      • Automatik Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,977,130
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,670,905
      • Jun 3, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,706,680
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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