Reviews — Mercy
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Kashifzia
"Mercy (2026)" stands out as a remarkable suspense film. For viewers seeking a thriller that delivers constant tension alongside reflections on the direction of technology, this is an excellent choice. The movie centers around the unusual relationship between artificial intelligence and people. It effectively demonstrates that errors aren't exclusive to humans; even sophisticated AI can make misjudgments and, cruc…
Enes
The performances are decent, though the artificial intelligence element felt somewhat grating. It’s essentially a movie contained entirely within one setting. The central character leverages every feature of the AI to evade scrutiny, which is interesting since he was responsible for its creation. However, I eventually lost interest. While I generally enjoy science fiction films, this one didn't particularly impress m…
Manuel São Bento
Mercy presents an intriguing idea but ultimately falls short due to its flawed handling, resulting in narrative issues and reliance on easy solutions. While Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson deliver solid performances, and the film maintains suspense through its music and visual effects, it doesn't fully explore the ethical questions surrounding complete monitoring and disparities based on technology. What remains is …
CinemaSerf
Detective "Raven" (Chris Pratt) finds himself in a bewildering situation: he awakens strapped to a chair and feeling rather unwell. He's confronted by “Judge Maddox” (Rebecca Ferguson), whose image appears on a screen, informing him that he’s been charged with murdering his wife (Annabelle Wallis). He is now under the jurisdiction of an automated justice system called "Mercy," which uses AI to assess various data poi…
Brent Marchant
Even seasoned movie fans occasionally need an easygoing action-adventure film that doesn't demand much thought—something as substantial as a large bucket of heavily buttered popcorn is in terms of nutritional value. This latest offering from Timur Bekmambetov fulfills that desire, providing a pleasurable escape that feels like a computer-generated imitation of “Minority Report” (2002), but set in a crime-filled versi…
