'Gamer' full of action

Directors: Mark Neveldine/Brian Taylor

Cast: Gerard Butler, Alison Lohman, John Leguisamo, Ken Castle

The ultimate in video gaming - well into the future - sees humans able to manipulate and control other humans in vast online games.

Until one of the 'star' players (Butler) sets out to thwart the mastermind of his game (Castle) and regain his independence ... and it's not going to be easy.

This is an off-beat sci-fi futuristic yarn, full of action and laced with dark overtones and quirky overtones, bringing us a vision of things we truly hope don't come.

Star Rating: 3/5