Gamer

Gamer

2001 · 92 min · ★ 2.9 · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Tony is crazy about video games. But he is arrested during a hold-up which failed, and he goes to prison for eight months. When he gets out, he contacts Valery, GameStar's boss, and offers her a new video game concept.

Directed by Patrick Levy · Written by Fabien Suarez

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