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  Written September 5, 2009

  Worst Movie I Have Seen In My Lifetime

  by European MovieFan

  I have seen hundreds of movies past 4 decades .This movie was the worst !!!!. I left the movie theater after watching this movie only 10 minutes, and I was not the only one.. It looks that the movie industry is totally underestimating the intelligence of the audience. Money totally wasted . I was not entertained , I was tortured.

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  Written September 19, 2009

  wish it took it to the next level

  by meccassault

  this movie had a lot of potential but wasn't everything it could've been....it was definitely worth seeing and in theaters too..
  
  Strong points:
  
  Lead Role
  Gerard Butler was made to do action flicks... 300 was evidence enough, and gamer just reinforces it... He is a bad mofo. And to those that said they all had fake airbrushed physiques... well i doubt they did that in gamer and homeboy was still in top notch shape. I hope he continues action roles..
  
  Storyline
  Although often compared to and somewhat similar to death race it also had its own twist...honestly the only thing that was similar was the fight to be set free that is it...how it was gone about and played throughout was a lot different.
  
  Weak Points
  
  Lead Role
  Butler shouldve been challenged more with more action fighting sequences, but the once that were there are awesome...not his fault. Also had some cheezy parts that kept it from being as serious as it couldve been... I think its worth seeing though overall.

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• Must Go!
  Written September 12, 2009

  Wow, simply amazing.

  by Privyet

  You people don't get it, do you? This was a great movie!
  
  "But kids see it!" DON'T F**KING TAKE THEM. It's rated R for a reason, and they say there is some nudity for a reason.
  
  In any case, this was a great movie. It had a very deep storyline, and the special effects are great. Gerard Butler did a great job at portraying a bad*** ***-kicker, and did great at showing loneliness and desperation to return to his family.
  
  As for Michael C. Hall? Truly amazing. The star of Dexter returns early this year as a slightly-southern, multi-billion dollar, innovating entrepreneur. His whimsical nature in Gamer is vastly different from his withdrawn, quiet nature in Dexter.
  
  Were there boobs? Yes, but they told you that beforehand, didn't they?
  
  Was there blood? Hell yes!
  
  Was there a story? A very good one, too.
  
  Should you see this movie? Of course.

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• So-so
  Written September 21, 2009

  gamer

  by jbnc143

  wait for dvd

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• So-so
  Written September 7, 2009

  wait for ppv

  by proudmexican0000

  The Gamer overall is an okay movie. I do think that they should've added more to the final script like... oh i don't know... AN ENDING. But from the very start there's action and blood, which I have to admit are pretty good becuase it's not like the Quentin Tarantino movies where at least 5 gallons of blood are comming out of one person's head. but if you don't like a lot of blood and a little bit of guts then this would not be the movie for you. also if you are looking for a movie with a storyline or a plot then you shouldn't go either. I have to say that this movie is rated R for a reason. there is quite a bit of profanity (lots of F bombs especially in the beginning) i would say also a DUMPTRUCK of nudity and sexual activity so parents, DO NOT let your 15 and under kids see this movie. but as i said before it's an okay movie in my opinion i think people should wait to go see it until it comes out on pay per view. not on DVD, PAY PER VIEW.

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  Written September 21, 2009

  The Gamer

  by bella2245

  it was a great movie i enjoyed it very much

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  Written September 20, 2009

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    Gerard is great as always!

  by laaloba

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  Written September 6, 2009

  Gamer

  by keyjon

  I went to see Gamer last night. Like many others, I was drawn in, from the trailer, by the action, the idea of the evolution of gaming, and the societal commentary on the future of our entertainment. I'm not sure what movie the other reviewers saw, however these notions, as well as many other thought provoking ideas about the future were raised.
  
  By no means was the movie perfect, however it's certainly heady, action packed, and entertaining. In my humble opinion, I feel that the commentary on our numbness to violence, and the deconstruction of intimacy to mere primal levels was lost on many reviewers. "Senseless violence and exploitation of woman?" This movie is not using it as a seat filler, it's displaying in a creative way, where our current path might lead, if we're not careful. I say give it a shot, and as Quato from Total Recall so eloquently said, "open your mind."
  
  Peace,
  Jon
  
  

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• Must Go!
  Written September 19, 2009

  Possible Future?

  by samdiaz

  Gamer is a non-stop action movie that explores human's power to inflict pain on others for their own entertainment. Many times I found myself thinking "this would be sooo cool!" but then immediately doubting if I could bring myself to do that to another human being. The action sequences are very big and very realistic, with Butler playing a very convincing role as a man who just wants to get out of it all. Overall, it's a good movie with just the right amount of blood and gore to give it that extra "oomph".

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• So-so
  Written September 6, 2009

  DON'T SEE WITH A GUY! Unless your both REALLY horny.... and like violence...

  by DawnOfTheDead

  Don't see this movie with a guy you want to be your boyfriend some day. I was totally embarassed by all the porn and the peoples heads getting shot off.

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  Written September 6, 2009

  Definitely not for kid "gamers"

  by darkvatican

  First, off, the movie was enjoyable. It moves quickly through its story and the acting, while nothing outstanding, is adequate for the subject matter. The writing for the film was probably done by people who are not themselves "gamers". Some of the simplistic explanations of "how games work" and why people apparently play the games they play are a tad on the silly side. The action sequences certainly make up for the silliness of the anti-videogame soapboxing, though. Gruesome and grittily violent, the film's battle scenes remind me that cinema often crosses the line of violence much more than any game does. The film's biggest flaw is its attempt to s show the debauched side of the world's gaming community. Few times have I seen as many pairs of breasts in a film as when I sat through this movie. While this normally bothers me, it does, at least, fit in with the film's story. In the end, I have to say that, while I liked the movie, I would encourage only the adult "gamers" go see it.

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  Written September 20, 2009

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    Dull Boring Creepy Action Lame

  by Rhonda18

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• So-so
  Written September 15, 2009

  Plot holes you could drive a truck through

  by loy78

  The premise is of Gamer is that in the not-too-distant future gamers will be able to control other human beings (through nano-technology) in the game "Slayers" where death-row inmates are given a chance at freedom if they can survive the game as rich teenagers pay to "play them." While the movie seems to abhor the game violence in a general sense, it doesn't stint on the gore and fighting. In fact, the whole plot seems to be an excuse to shoot, slash, mutilate and bomb. I don't think Saving Private Ryan had this much blood. There is some side story about the main character Kable/Tillman and his wife and child on the "outside" but the directors didn't care enough to really invest much effort into that part of the story. They especially don't care about the child (who only gets one line in the movie). The end result is a movie filled with violence and blood, with a half-hearted story line. If you are in the mood for a lot of action and not much thought, Gamer is the movie for you.

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• Must Go!
  Written September 10, 2009

  Great Movie! A Must See!!

  by ukraine55

  I Have watched this film when it came out and i absolutely loved it!!
  
  All the reviews that say that this movie was not good, Get a Life Folks!!! i would say it is the best movie for this year yet!!
  
  Alot of awesome graphics and scenes in it which made it irrisistible to not watch!
  
  This movie is not for kids though... it has some nudity and violence!
  

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  Written September 19, 2009

  skeptical....

  by i_like_dirt

  watched the preview... ok looks good... read the reviews... said it was terrible the walked out blah blah blah... decided to take a chance and go see it... glad i did. it was pretty good.... not a movie i would pick on my own tho. glad my boyfriend picked it.

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