A group of online gamers are invited to try a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game but things take a turn for the sinister when these masters of the shoot 'em up discover they will literally be fighting for their lives.... (Full plot summary below)
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A group of online gamers are invited to try a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game but things take a turn for the sinister when these masters of the shoot 'em up discover they will literally be fighting for their lives.
Leave your thoughts about The Call Up.
| Total FilmMatt LookerFilled with action, intrigue and snazzy visuals, writer/director Charles Barker's first feature impresses, even if the concept is hard to swallow. |
| GuardianMike McCahillIf it’s far from bleeding edge – within days, it’ll look as dated as Tron and The Lawnmower Man do today – it’s a modest upgrade on all those killer-website movies that popped up a decade ago, keeping us at least semi-interested as to who stands and falls. |
| User ReviewGavyn KI thought this film was very entertaining and well done for a low- budget production. The visual effects were really good and I enjoyed the realization of the VR. The plot of the movie is very interesting, especially in a time where there is a lot of controversy about Gamers and how their consume affects their willingness to actually perform violent acts. **SPOILER** After the Gamers realize that they can actually get killed and kill each other, they are mostly not willing to do it. ** SPOILER END** As the main part of the movie was a bit predictable (not more than any big production though) the ending actually really shocked and surprised me. So I would advice anyone who is interested in gaming or in an entertaining movie to watch the call up, definitely worth it! |
| User Reviewintuciic .Unexpected gem, had me on the edge of my seat |
| User ReviewTodd SActually pretty good! Classic concept but we'll executed. Lots of human elements and the effects weren't cheesy. Worth a watch. |
| User ReviewTss5078One day the best gamers in the world receive an invitation to compete for a $100,000 grand prize. When they all arrive, they find themselves alone in an office building, given instructions by a computer, which tells them to put on these state of the art suits, and once they do they are literally in the game. The game is like nothing they've ever seen before, a real life Call of Duty, but when they engage the terrorists, they learn that the consequences are all too real, and the only way to get out is to win. The Call Up isn't a new idea, however after the failure of films like Gamebox 1.0 and Stay Alive, it's been a decade since anyone has attempted to make a film like this. Since then, the technology has come a long way, allowing the filmmakers to finally get it right. The CGI and computerized effects are impressive for any film, not to mention a B-movie. The original idea and tech are so innovate, that it takes your mind off the fact that the acting in this film wasn't all that great. Additionally, the development of the characters and their backstories was fairly strong, strong enough, that each viewer should have their own favorite to win, meaning the audience is invested in the game as well. Watching this film is an adventure, in that one feels a part of the game, the strategy, and even has an investment in what happens to the individual gamers. A better cast would have added a lot to this film, but as I said it's a B-movie and I'm guessing all those special effects didn't come cheaply. Viewership without any performer of recognition may have been a factor, but once people click that watch button, they will be quickly drawn into a film the likes of which hasn't been seen before. The Call Up receives big points for originality, special effects, character development, and certainly stands out for being a film that is truly one of a kind. |
| User ReviewLee MIt'll fill a slot, if your Xbox connection is down and you feel inspired to quit the sofa. |
| User ReviewAdrian ZIt has the skeleton of a really good film, yet the poor character development, community college level acting and slightly confusing plot development leave this movie as nothing more than a rotting corpse. |
| User ReviewMatt HReally cool thought but executed very poorly. |
| User ReviewSimonRT SInteresting story line but very weak characters or extremely good actors playing very weak characters. They were all pretty unbelievable to me, others may feel differently. |
