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Mercy
2026 99 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.2
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
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Description
In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He has ninety minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced AI Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$24.39M
Worldwide:
$54.71M
Starring
Chris Pratt
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Rebecca Ferguson
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Kali Reis
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Mercy is a divisive near-future techno-thriller that uses a unique screen-life format to explore the ethics of algorithmic justice. While critics and audiences praise the strong performances of Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, opinions are sharply split on whether the film offers a profound technological critique or remains a shallow, plot-hole-ridden action movie.
| Acting | Rebecca Ferguson provides a compelling performance as the cold, rigid AI judge Maddox. | |
| Cinematography | The screen-life visual format successfully immerses the viewer in a disorienting, monitored reality, even if the constant interface windows become visually fatiguing. | |
| Screenplay | The premise of an AI judicial system offers a fascinating, timely exploration of automation in law, yet many find the script's internal logic and procedural rules inconsistent. | |
| Pacing | The film attempts to balance a high-concept ethical dilemma with action-thriller pacing; some find it tense and efficient, while others argue the action feels disconnected and formulaic. | |
| Ending | The narrative fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion, as the ending lacks the menace of the initial setup and leaves the film's thematic inquiries into AI ethics largely unresolved. |