Gamer
United States
2009
95 Min
Color
1.85:1
English
Synopsis
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). —IMDb
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Mark Neveldine
Mark Neveldine (born 11 May 1973) is an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and camera operator. He is best known for frequently collaborating with Brian Taylor as Neveldine/Taylor.
Neveldine was born in Watertown, New York to Tom Neveldine and Carolyn Dowd Fitzpatrick. He attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York, where he studied drama and psychology. After graduating, he moved to Manhattan, where he began his career as an actor of nearly thirty productions. He moved to Los Angeles and attended the The Los Angeles Film School, where he met Brian Taylor. He was subsequently transitioned into film work, becoming a cinematographer of music videos, documentaries and a television pilot.
Neveldine, along with Brian Taylor, were set to direct the film Jonah Hex, but dropped out of the project due to “creative differences”. However, they are still credited for the screenplay.Neveldine directed Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, the sequel… read more
Brian Taylor
Brian Taylor is an American film director, cinematographer, camera operator, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for frequently collaborating with Mark Neveldine as Neveldine/Taylor.
Taylor attended the Los Angeles Film School in Hollywood, California and began his career as a cinematographer, working on a series on independent films and low-budget shorts. In the early 2000s, Taylor united with Mark Neveldine, both becoming known for their engineering skills as cinematographers and camera operators. They invented “The Roller Dolly,” and immediately submitted it for a patent. The hand-built device allows the duo to use rods to carry cameras and rollerblade simultaneously.
On February 2012, Taylor has made a seven-figure deal with Sony Pictures to write and direct a film adaptation of the Twisted Metal video game series. It will be his first feature without fellow partner Mark Neveldine. —Wikipedia
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Ellis Potter
20Apr12
So much going on here. A love letter to exploitation in film while also contributing to the genre itself. Walks the line between parody/seriously statement and its just fun, fun, fun. Made me seek out Crank 2 (which was slightly lacking). GAMER is Neveldine/Taylor's finest film for me. Word.
Danny Indio
27Mar12
I really enjoyed this movie, surprisingly. One minor thing I didn't like is the use of the disgusting fat guy as representative of a typical gamer cuz it lets the audience off the hook. The audience which comprises a large part of the gamers out there probably feels morally superior to the fat guy even though they probably share similar characteristics. They look at the fat guy and say that can't be us, it is tho.
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Jack Lehtonen
29Mar12
As someone who largely considers this film a masterwork, I totally agree with you. I've always felt that those shots were the most glaring flaw.
Danny Indio
27Mar12
This movie does what the best sci-fi tend to do... make a poignant commentary on contemporary society. And using action, no less. Slick, directed with verve and the actors throw themselves fully into the roles.
Douglas Reese
21Mar12
When I first watched "Gamer" in the cinema back in 2009, I walked out repulsed and angry. Disturbed. Such an ugly film, I thought. Hated it. Having rewatched it now, in 2012, I have to say. I finished it repulsed and angry. Disturbed. Such an ugly film, I still think. But now? I think it's some kinda masterpiece. A very socially relevant film - with the power to repulse and disgust with ease.
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Now in Theaters: "Gamer" (Neveldine / Taylor, USA)
By Ignatiy Vishnevetsky on September 8, 2009
Neveldine and Taylor don’t even have the good taste to seem reserved
Now in Theaters: "Gamer" (Neveldine / Taylor, USA)
By Ignatiy Vishnevetsky on September 8, 2009
Neveldine and Taylor don’t even have the good taste to seem reserved
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As Bad as it wants to be
By MR. Universe on January 2, 2011
Now while I enjoyed their other films like CRANK and it’s sequel. They felt more tongue in cheek and campy. So over the top you never took them seriously. They were funny in a vile way. This film just… read review
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