Movie Review Mercy

It dragged on a little for me.......

C-

Overview of "Mercy"

"Mercy" is a sci-fi thriller featuring Chris Pratt as a detective named Chris Raven, who is accused of murdering his wife. Set in a near-future Los Angeles, the film revolves around a unique judicial system where an AI judge, played by Rebecca Ferguson, gives the accused just 90 minutes to prove their innocence before sentencing them to death.

I need everyone in the movie industry to listen up and repeat the following pact: "I solemnly swear to never make a film told through the lens of social media ever again. Never will I sit my main character in front of a screen, digesting the rest of the storyline through open internet tabs, Instagram feeds and MacBook files. I will only include digital elements if it effectively serves the plot."

Agreed? Great, because Chris Pratt's new AI sci-fi thriller Mercy is the latest victim of this heinous crime. With a 101 minute runtime, Pratt spends 90 of those sitting in the same chair, wrongly accused of a murder he didn't commit. Instead of being given a defense lawyer like a normal society would, he has to face off against an AI-generated judge in a 'mercy' courtroom (who conveniently looks exactly like Rebecca Ferguson).

If he can't prove his innocence past a certain percentage, he'll be fried on the spot. Override the algorithm sufficiently, and he'll walk free. Cue an entire movie of sifting through ring cam footage, facetiming witnesses and finding crucial evidence on his daughter's private Finsta account.

ASPECT	DESCRIPTION
Plot	A detective must prove his innocence in a high-tech court setting, but the execution is flawed.
Pacing	The film suffers from slow pacing and a lack of engaging content, leading to viewer frustration.
Performances	Chris Pratt's performance has been criticized as amateurish, with uneven acting throughout.
Visuals	The futuristic setting is underwhelming, with a lack of originality and depth.
Themes	Attempts to address AI-driven justice but fails to provide meaningful commentary.

Conclusion

Overall, "Mercy" is seen as a missed opportunity, with a strong premise that is undermined by weak execution and lackluster performances. It does not live up to the potential of its intriguing concept.