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27 out of 100

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4.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 105 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gerard Butler, Ludacris, Michael C. Hall
  • Summary: Kable is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent "Slayers." Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle's ruthless technology. (Lionsgate)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 8 out of 13
  1. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Vadim Rizov
    70
    Neveldine and Taylor's spazzy (but coherent) action scenes rely mostly on blood spurts instead of feats of badassery, but their dystopia is inventive and their visual schemes diverse.
  2. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    60
    Crank's Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor direct with their usual flashy brio, and basso profundo Keith David has a sublime cameo as a cop indignant at the thought of a pistachio peanut butter sandwich. It's that kind of movie, folks.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Tom Russo
    38
    For long stretches of the PlayStation-minded Gamer, the action does drag.

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 48
  3. Negative: 20 out of 48
  1. Patrick
    10
    This movie was amazing, everything I was expecting when I went to this movie. If you liked death race, or you like pure action with not to much back story - this is for you. Loved every minute of it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. BrianN.
    5
    Decent popcorn flick, the action was great and the story, flimsy as it was, is an intriguing look into the future. Michael C. Hall and Gerard Butler handle the material they're given effortlessly but there wasn't much for them to work with. John Leguizamo's character could've used more depth, but the same could be said for the rest of the cast. A worthy effort, but the averageness of this buries itself right to the core. All in all, i give it a "Meh."… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    2
    "The Gamer" is a game you will NEVER want to play, especially with Gerald Butler starring in it.
    • 4 of 4 users said yes

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