Upgrade
A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.
Critics Sentiment
STEM breaks Grey's mind and assumes complete control
Grey returns home paralyzed and attempts suicide
The film jumps from Grey's emotionally flat depression to the spectacular first STEM-controlled fight sequence, gaining nearly 2 points as the unique action choreography and sci-fi elements fully engage audiences.
Upgrade starts solidly with effective setup and a brutal inciting incident, dips slightly during Grey's depression due to limited character development, then steadily builds momentum through increasingly spectacular fight sequences and plot revelations. The film peaks with its unexpected and thought-provoking ending that subverts audience expectations and elevates it above typical revenge thrillers.
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Logan Marshall-Green
Grey Trace
Betty Gabriel
Detective Cortez
Harrison Gilbertson
Eron Keen
Melanie Vallejo
Asha Trace
Benedict Hardie
Fisk
Linda Cropper
Pamela
Simon Maiden
Stem (voice)
Steve Danielsen
Jeff Handley
Richard Cawthorne
Serk
Christopher Kirby
Tolan
Abby Craden
Kara (voice)
Richard Anastasios
Wen
Kenny Low
Police Driver
Emily Havea
Nurse Henderson
Ming-Zhu Hii
Dr. Diana Gordon
Stephanie Demkiw
Technician
Manjot Jassal
Technician
Esther Joseph
Technician
Sachin Joab
Dr. Bhatia
Matt Davis
Homeless Man
Crew
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