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Hardcore Henry Movie Review

Hardcore Henry Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Hardcore Henry"
Streaming On: Netflix
Runtime: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 15-04-2016
2.5 / 5.00
3.52 / 5.0

Some people view movies just for the gimmicks involved. The novelty in some movies draws the audiences to the theater.  Anybody and everybody are drawn to theaters to watch movies playing a game with his or her prediction.   Hardcore Henry Click to look into! >> Read More... is an action movie with a videogame like a feel about it. The scenes are what the movie’s hero sees throughout the movie. 

Plot:

The story is very simple and does not require the viewer to wrestle with the idea.  Henry is one sturdy guy who finds himself in strange surroundings and later finds that it is a laboratory. He has no recollection about how he landed up in the mess.  A female character ( Haley Bennett Haley Bennett is a renowned American pop singer an >> Read More... ) pops up in the movie claiming that she is the soul mate of Henry.  She explains how Henry had been destroyed and how she fitted artificial limbs in him.  Before the heroine could grant Henry the capability to speak, there is a twist. The one who is the reason for Henry’s sorry state arrives.  The villainous role is done by Danila Kozlovsky Danila Kozlovsky was born and brought up in Moscow >> Read More... .  Throughout the movie, the hero is on the run, with the villain chasing him.  Yet another character, Sharlto Copley Sharlto Copley was born on 27th November 1973, in >> Read More... pops up and he proves to be Henry’s aid.  

Star Performances

The videogame like feel is the hero of the movie. Otherwise, Sharlto Copley is the only person with some notable personality in the movie.  

Analysis

The movie has a notable feature about it, that is, the cameras mounted on the head.  The movie’s title derives its name from the hero Hardcore Henry.  The audiences see what the protagonist of the movie sets his eyes on.  All that the movie could manage is to give the feeling of playing a video game.  

What is There?

  • There are some credits that the opening scene deserves.
  • The idea that there is no first hero in the movie is novelty itself. 
  • Henry is just a robotic existence and camera eyes glide giving the impression of Henry looking at things, and carrying out the action.  
  • The cinematography is commendable. 

What is Not There? 

  • The movie is definitely not for those suffering from sickness to constant moving about.   
  • The movie would have been a lot better if it had been a narrative like many other successful action movies.  
  • The action scenes in the movie seem to be very stereotyped.
  • There are lot of logic defying scenes in the movie, and many scenes prove irrational.  
  • The background scenes seem very underdeveloped and make us feel that the director had a dearth of ideas.  
  • There is a tinge of predictability throughout the movie which causes an irritated groan amidst the audience.  

Verdict:

Overall the videogame semblance is too sweet for words that it causes a sickly overdose in the audiences.  


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Hardcore Henry"?

Action, Adventure, Sci Fi


Who directed "Hardcore Henry"?

Ilya Naishuller


What is the duration of "Hardcore Henry"?

1 Hour 36 Minutes


When was "Hardcore Henry" released?

15-04-2016

Cast & Crew


Who composed the music for "Hardcore Henry"?

Darya Charusha

Storyline


What is the plot of "Hardcore Henry"?

Plot revolves around Action, Adventure, Sci Fi, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Hardcore Henry"?

2.5


What are the audience ratings for "Hardcore Henry"?

3.52

Additional


Is "Hardcore Henry" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "Hardcore Henry" online?

No, it will be available soon on Netflix

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