Hardcore Henry is a first-person shooter come to life.
If that last sentence didn't pique your interest, then writer-director Ilya Naishuller's new movie probably isn't for you. Otherwise, get ready for the most ridiculous, adrenaline-fueled 90 minutes of 2016 -- and, yes, I know we're only three months into the year. Just trust me on this one.
Here's what you need to know: Hardcore Henry is a first-person action film where you, the audience, have been brought back to life as a cybernetic super soldier. Upon regaining consciousness, your scientist wife Estelle (Haley Bennett) tells you that your name is Henry, but you have no memory of who you are or why you're here. On top of that, you can't speak. (Your speech module was never installed.) A few minutes later, you're being shot at, Estelle is kidnapped, and it's probably in your best interest that you get her back.
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If that last sentence didn't pique your interest, then writer-director Ilya Naishuller's new movie probably isn't for you. Otherwise, get ready for the most ridiculous, adrenaline-fueled 90 minutes of 2016 -- and, yes, I know we're only three months into the year. Just trust me on this one.
Here's what you need to know: Hardcore Henry is a first-person action film where you, the audience, have been brought back to life as a cybernetic super soldier. Upon regaining consciousness, your scientist wife Estelle (Haley Bennett) tells you that your name is Henry, but you have no memory of who you are or why you're here. On top of that, you can't speak. (Your speech module was never installed.) A few minutes later, you're being shot at, Estelle is kidnapped, and it's probably in your best interest that you get her back.
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