Upgrade - Monday 15th July 2024

I had actually never heard of this film, but saw it mentioned on a forum somewhere and so looked it up on IMDB., and saw a bunch of positive reviews. It’s pretty good, if not all that original, especially in Science Fiction terms, but as most people know, it’s not the idea that matters, but the execution of that idea, and in this instance, it’s done well.

That said, the film would have really benefited from a more charismatic lead; someone you could sympathise with more.
From a fimmaking perspective, it’s definitely worth listening to the director’s commentary on the blu-ray, as this is an example of a relatively low-budget film that maximises its budget so you see every penny on-screen. That said, the director has form in that arena, having written the first Saw movie, as well as many others.

I wouldn’t call it a Science Fiction classic; it’s not up there with the likes of Robocop or Terminator (no films are), but it’s worth a watch for sure!