MindGamers
Director: Andrew Goth
Actors: Tom Payne, Oliver Stark, Sam Neill
PlotA group of brilliant young students in the field of cognitive science and quantum mechanics collaborates to create a revolutionary technology that connects human minds through a wireless network. The team, driven by the ideal of a society where minds and thoughts can be shared freely, experiments with their invention in hopes of achieving a groundbreaking leap for human connectedness. They successfully manage to link minds using a quantum computer, allowing for instantaneous transfer of motor skills, knowledge, and other cognitive abilities. This innovation brings with it the temptation of absolute power and control, raising ethical and moral questions among the group and beyond. The ambitious project attracts the attention of major corporations and governmental forces who wish to exploit this technology for their own gain.
As they delve deeper into mind-linking, the students realize that their creation has dangerous implications that they had not foreseen. The interconnected minds begin to experience unintended consequences, and what was once a vision of unity turns into a harrowing ordeal. Realizing the potential global ramifications, the team faces a race against time to control the technology before it can be misused. The struggle intensifies as they uncover hidden truths about those who initially funded their research, leading to internal conflicts and external threats that challenge their resolve and question the very core of their human identity. The darkest aspects of connectivity are unveiled, leaving them to grapple with choices that could redefine the future of human interaction.
Writers: Joanne Reay
Release Date: 28 Mar 2017
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: R
Country: Austria
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
MindGamers offers stylish visuals and a thought-provoking concept but suffers from a disjointed narrative and underdeveloped script, though the Blu-ray delivers excellent audio and video quality.
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