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Hardcore Henry
2015 97 min Russia, China, United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director: Ilya Naishuller
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Description
Henry, a newly resurrected cyborg who must save his wife/creator from the clutches of a psychotic tyrant with telekinetic powers, AKAN, and his army of mercenaries. Fighting alongside Henry is Jimmy, who is Henry's only hope to make it through the day. Hardcore Henry takes place over the course of one day, in Moscow, Russia.
Budget:
$2M
US Gross:
$9.25M
Worldwide:
$16.81M
Starring
Sharlto Copley
Actor
Tim Roth
Actor
Haley Bennett
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Hardcore Henry is a polarizing, high-octane experiment that effectively utilizes a unique first-person perspective to deliver a relentless, game-like experience. While its technical audacity and kinetic energy are widely praised, the film's lack of character depth and the physically disorienting nature of its cinematography create a divide in audience engagement.
| Acting | Sharlto Copley's versatile and energetic performance serves as the emotional and comedic anchor of the film. | |
| Cinematography | The first-person cinematography creates an immersive, groundbreaking action experience for many, while others find it disorienting, nausea-inducing, and detrimental to visual clarity. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is deliberately thin and functional, serving merely as a minimalist scaffold to support non-stop action sequences. | |
| Pacing | The relentless, high-intensity pacing provides a thrilling, cathartic ride for fans of gaming-style action, but feels exhausting or repetitive to those seeking a traditional story structure. | |
| Humor | The film features a self-aware, absurd brand of humor that resonates strongly with viewers who appreciate its tongue-in-cheek tone. | |
| Theme | Character development for both the protagonist and the antagonist is superficial, leaving many feeling detached from the stakes of the conflict. |