Day Fifty-One: The Gamer

THE GAMER

Starring:
-Gerard Butler
-Michael C. Hall
-John Leguizamo

Directed by: Mark Leveldine & Brian Taylor

Screenplay Credits: Mark Leveldine & Brian Taylor

MPAA Rating: R


I hate this movie with a passion I can only describe as religious. John Leguizamo, you are too good for this. Gerard Butler, call me. First of all, let me say that I hate just about any movie that pushes its political agenda on you, and that’s pretty much all this film wants to do.

Moving on, this is a pathetic excuse for a movie with no real story and horrendous dialogue. Not that there is much dialogue in the first place. Mostly there’s running and shooting and things exploding…both body parts and trucks. Gerard Butler is still a mighty fine looking manbeast with maybe the most beautiful back I’ve ever seen.

This movie is so horrible that I’m at a loss for words. The only thing I liked at all is the big “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” musical number near the end. Michael C. has rhythm. This cannot be denied.

The premise sounds kind of cool. Gerard plays Kable in a military style battle simulator game where players control live humans. Sadly, the execution doesn’t even come close to working. It’s gross and horrible and I hope I never have to see this disjointed, incredibly boring film (and its odd, extreme close ups) again as long as I live.

Seriously, Gerard. Call me.


FINAL GRADE: F

Hate, hate, hate it.


Off in search of something more worth my time,

M.