Everyone, today, we review a newer action film that stars Chris Pratt, and Rebecca Ferguson. Presenting to you all my review of the one, and only Mercy.
Plot: In futuristic Los Angeles, California, the Mercy Capital Court uses artificial intelligence judges to put defendants on trial for violent crimes. In one particular case, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt) is put on trial for the supposed murder of his late wife, Nicole. Now, with an hour, and a half of being on trial, can Chris prove to artificial intelligence Judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson) that he didn’t commit the murder, or will it turn out that he did in fact commit it after all?
Honestly, because of how good this film is, it’s baffling as to how it didn’t perform all that well at the box office. I mean even though this film revolves around the main character, a police detective in this case, being on trial, it surprisingly works very well. For some people, the premise of a character being on trial for a crime might sound boring, am I right? Well, for those of you that would say yes, then I understand if you might feel that way. Yet, here is another instance, like with some other films here, and there, where I would say “Don’t judge a movie by its trailer, or premise!”.
Why, you may ask? Well, for one, some of the visuals, and 3D effects. I’m not sure if it’s because of the A.I. judges, like Ferguson’s judge character, Judge Maddox, looking real, in spite of likely having CGI to go along with her character, and/or maybe other reasons to go along with that. Regardless, it works beautifully. I mean the way that there are transitions between this event being shown, and that one during Chris’ trial, that makes the visuals work even more.
The setup of the whole premise surprisingly overall is genius. Maybe it’s because of this taking place in a futuristic setting? It might be due to a trial like this one not being quite like your typical trial in real life? You got me!
The acting is also really great. Chris Pratt is especially awesome in his role as the defendant. Same goes for Rebecca Ferguson in her role as the A.I. judge. Not to mention that, despite being an A.I. being in this case, she also acts as a normal human being over the course of this movie as well. The rest of the cast is great too.
In addition to all of these, there is some really great action. What’s even more is that there are really great twists to go along with the film. Considering that you might not quite find yourself predicting who certain villains are, you might find yourself rather shocked by who some of the villains end up being, how certain situations turn out, you name it.
Finally, Mercy serves as a reminder of how even innocent people in life will sometimes get wrongly accused of things that they didn’t even do in the first place. Sad, but true.
If there were any complaints about this film, it would probably be that the film might drag in a few spots here, and there. Thankfully not by much, just a little.
And that’s my review of the action film, Mercy. I’m not sure if this film hasn’t performed Ed as well due to maybe some people might be boycotting actors like Chris Pratt, due to certain beliefs that he withholds? Or was this film not as well marketed as it should have been? You got me on all of this! Regardless, Mercy is a film worth your time. That is especially if you want an action film with a court trial, and an interesting premise to go along with it. And not to mention other mostly great elements like excellent action, excellent twists, and turns, you name it. Honestly, it’s a shame that this film is probably going to disappear into obscurity, and become an underrated action film. That is why I would say to see it whenever you can. You may yet be surprised by how enjoyable it is in the end. So, again, go see it, and see what you think!
Final Rating: 9.5/10
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