Nerve
Lionsgate | Release Date: July 27, 2016
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Compi24May 20, 2017
With "Nerve," "Catfish" co-directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman re-team to deliver yet another cautionary tale of cyber persuasions, and while the film itself might not entirely stick the landing with its thoroughly inconceivable climax,With "Nerve," "Catfish" co-directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman re-team to deliver yet another cautionary tale of cyber persuasions, and while the film itself might not entirely stick the landing with its thoroughly inconceivable climax, the movie's prior moments generally hold up pretty well. In fact, I would go so far as to say that "Nerve's" first two-thirds is actually pretty captivating, thanks in no small part to some sleek production design and a generally profound sense of timeliness. If you can get past some of the narrative conveniences and eye-roll moments that run rampant in the film's third act, you might actually have a pretty decent time with this one.… Expand
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mm007Nov 28, 2016
[8/10]
Pros:
1. Engaging story with a new concept of augmented-reality gaming. 2. Energetic soundtrack. 3. Gives an idea of the power(to do good or evil) of Internet and technology. 4. Twists and turns in the story like a real thriller. 5.[8/10]
Pros:
1. Engaging story with a new concept of augmented-reality gaming.
2. Energetic soundtrack.
3. Gives an idea of the power(to do good or evil) of Internet and technology.
4. Twists and turns in the story like a real thriller.
5. Seems like you yourself are part of the game.
Cons:
1. Emma Roberts and Dave Franco running around the city completing random dares becomes a little boring afterwards.
2. Some dare were ridiculous and hard to believe in the real world.
Overall, if you don't take it too seriously and watch lightly...You'll have fun :)… Expand
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tropicAcesJul 27, 2016
It is a lot of colorful, manic summer fun. Almost feels like Catfish meets Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and Franco and Roberts have solid chemistry. It may not make the most sense if you start to dissect it, but it's about as muchIt is a lot of colorful, manic summer fun. Almost feels like Catfish meets Scott Pilgrim vs the World, and Franco and Roberts have solid chemistry. It may not make the most sense if you start to dissect it, but it's about as much in-the-moment fun as I've had at a theater all year.… Expand
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aguarner11Aug 24, 2016
I didn't like the plot of the movie. It was predictable and too messy. But some scenes and moments were thrilling and funny, which I appreciated. What I liked the most about Nerve was Dave Franco. While Emma Roberts was great, Dave wasI didn't like the plot of the movie. It was predictable and too messy. But some scenes and moments were thrilling and funny, which I appreciated. What I liked the most about Nerve was Dave Franco. While Emma Roberts was great, Dave was outstanding, I really like him as an actor.… Expand
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hornysoulSep 22, 2018
É um sólido thriller que entretém o público. Eu adorei o filme, honestamente. Não sei se a ideia de as pessoas estarem envolvidas num jogo online foi original, mas funcionou perfeitamente com os atores certos e com uma história bemÉ um sólido thriller que entretém o público. Eu adorei o filme, honestamente. Não sei se a ideia de as pessoas estarem envolvidas num jogo online foi original, mas funcionou perfeitamente com os atores certos e com uma história bem trabalhada. Dave Franco e Emma Roberts provaram ser líderes com uma química notável.… Expand
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likesledgomezJul 28, 2016
One of the best movies you will ever see! Emma Roberts is a great actress and she was so good on the movie with Dave Franco. Vee is a great character.
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Jim222001Jun 15, 2017
Nice to see Emma Roberts play an innocent gir for once. She proves that she can do more than just play a **** like in Scream 4, American Horror Story and Scream Queens. Despite being 25. She's like Britt Robertson where she can play a teenNice to see Emma Roberts play an innocent gir for once. She proves that she can do more than just play a **** like in Scream 4, American Horror Story and Scream Queens. Despite being 25. She's like Britt Robertson where she can play a teen still. Plus Dave Franco plays a cool kid for once and pulls it off.
Nerve isn't great but it's likeable due to the leads. The story is decent too if you like a cutsie teen version of the movie the Game.… Expand
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PipeCSep 12, 2016
The Stunning Surprise Of The Summer

"Nerve" is the homonymous film adaptation of the novel written by Jeanne Ryan, in the same way as the movie, it externalizes a rooted orientation to the young audience. The dynamic is simple: Watcher orThe Stunning Surprise Of The Summer

"Nerve" is the homonymous film adaptation of the novel written by Jeanne Ryan, in the same way as the movie, it externalizes a rooted orientation to the young audience. The dynamic is simple: Watcher or Player? "Nerve" is an addictive virtual game, within which, you should choose be observer or player. If you decide to be observer will have to subscribe and challenge to the players, something not so novel, perhaps, because it is in what we are immersed day-to-day. If you put yourself in risk to be a player, prepare to meet each challenge proposed by the "anonymous users" and to earn money, gradually, Is it suggestive? To some extent, what young people do not know is: Who does the game restrict? considering that, despite there are not rules, certainly, there is one fundamental: If you denounce them, you die, What are they hiding?. The simplicity of its premise goes together almost immediately with the audience due to the parallelism of that apparent utopian world with ours. Aspiring to be more than an entertainment product, the film of Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman succumb in the dangers of Internet and the own morbid fascination that entail to the collective madness, satisfactory at least in the most of its duration by neon lights, fast pace and charming leads.

The film transfers the monotonous characters of high school and their teen conflicts of youth films to an illusory and accelerated atmosphere, in where they interpret their characters in an attractive way. Nonetheless, the exquisite casting decision transforms and materialize their roles in an imaginative and even realistic journey into submission. After Vee (Emma Roberts) is lost in the paradise of popularity, money and love, it will be only a matter of time to challenge her maturity and wisdom when she feels cornered against a wall of threats and betrayals. It is here, where the stable pace of the plot falls down abysmally, giving short but necessary minutes of relaxation, minutes remunerate with an ending non-apt for people with heart problems. Nevertheless, the background of "Nerve" goes beyond the Internet and its insecurities - theme addressed by several summer films, are they warning us about something bad? -, the mechanism is (invisible) Internet privacy to create the unstable world full of vices, obscenities and addictions. The morbid curiosity of people, potential misuse of social networking sites, lack of maturity and autonomy, avarice, betrayal, materialism and thousands of ethical values more that the film tries to mention of a way so relaxed as lucid. You will be surprised with the amount of social problems hidden in the movie and it sadly solves them of unrealistically.

As well as "Nerve" gets an absorbent atmosphere and a frenetic pace, it boasts of fundamental cinematographic flaws. At first instance, the proposal of the first scene reminds us the great-looking recording style employed in "Unfriended" or "Open Windows", where the operating system of a laptop or whichever media is reflected on the screen so that spectator takes a relative perspective. With running of the run-time, digital interfaces, constant neon lights camouflaged in the black night, (visibly) youthful soundtrack and the aggressive progress of the plot they lose the value that it deserved, limiting themselves to the thought of artificiality and lack of self-control of a couple of young people. By this, I do not mean that the result was embarrassing, to the contrary, it fascinated but wears down potential, which had helped it to transform in an outstanding thriller. It must be highlighted that, if it hadn't been for the basic and predictable treatment in terms of its visuals and the nuanced plot that they impregnated to its powerful and influential premises, and surely, it would get the name of 'cult film'.

Apparently, the latest releases will improve the disappointing streak of summer films, which is coming to an end. "Nerve" is the best teen film with suspense and action that I've seen, and certainly, it is the surprise of the summer - surprise very similar to "Unfriended" in April of the last year - because of it entertains, startle and make us reflect about our participation in that vertiginous virtual world. Nerve knows we’re already playing the game.… Expand
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diegonelliJun 18, 2017
An entertaining film, short and a cool cast. I like Emma Roberts so I watch all her films hahah. Was waiting a bit more for the end, but it was still good. :)
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smiyamotOct 26, 2016
Everybody loves these Internet games, the Pokemon craze showed that in real life. So this story was not that far from reality. It might not be long before the computers will be able to do something similar, and everyone carries a cellEverybody loves these Internet games, the Pokemon craze showed that in real life. So this story was not that far from reality. It might not be long before the computers will be able to do something similar, and everyone carries a cell phone, and now we have Wi-Fi. I liked the story line of the girl and her friends, and the mystery man. I'll give it extra points for original story.… Expand
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solosodeSep 12, 2016
It's a good movie to me. I had a good time, the neon colors makes all the movie beautiful, and you don't know how could finish. The end... pfff it would be better.
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skeptic303Sep 30, 2016
Nerve was actually a decent movie about a group of teenagers playing a perilous cyber-game equivalent to truth or dare. To say the least, the mid-section of this entire movie is what held my attention the longest, as viewers watch these teensNerve was actually a decent movie about a group of teenagers playing a perilous cyber-game equivalent to truth or dare. To say the least, the mid-section of this entire movie is what held my attention the longest, as viewers watch these teens partake in not only increasing stakes, but also competitions among each other. Those were the best moments, even if it isn't very deep. Rather, this movie wants to entertain you, which certainly works in this case.
But the movie is weighed down by the very beginning and very end. The beginning sets itself up as a cliché instead of, perhaps, introducing a character desiring this sort of gambling. It also eats up fifteen minutes, much of which can be left out. The end insultingly tosses away everything the mid-section of this movie did right and left Vee, the main character, with a weak character arc. Again, I don't blame the mid-section; I blame the ending for this. I would like to talk about the other assorted flaws with this movie's ending, but I don't want to risk a spoiler here. Feel free to watch this movie and take from it what you will.… Expand
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MarinRovikOct 8, 2016
I have to say Nerve is one of the best adrenaline movies I've watched the last couple of years. It has a fast pace but still gives us enough time to enjoy the characters. The actor choice was great,bot Emma and Dave gave us that realisticI have to say Nerve is one of the best adrenaline movies I've watched the last couple of years. It has a fast pace but still gives us enough time to enjoy the characters. The actor choice was great,bot Emma and Dave gave us that realistic feeling of the movie and a perfect fit for the main role characters.The side ones were not that great but it didn't affect me that much. The dares are all really exciting and unpredictable, I loved that they combined professional filming with the amateur and realistic one (for the dares).

The plot is so amazing that when I was re-telling the story to my friends it took them some time to realize i was talking about a movie and not real life situations.The idea is somewhat innovative and well-timed (since today's world is focused on the internet). It has a moral, but that last part was a bit sloppy and cliché which made me give a worse rating than it could have been, it was at parts pretty unrealistic and pathetic. It bothers me that some things in the movie are not explained at all and makes it a bit senseless, but it still reached my expectations and made it really enjoyable to watch.

To sum it up: big plus to the main actors and the plot itself, but the big downside is they way the movie ends, could have been much better.

I would recommend it to anyone who love adrenaline-action movies that reflects on real life situation too ( even if it is not based on a true event ).Solid feedback overall.… Expand
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JamesDickinsonFeb 14, 2020
This was a really good movie. I really enjoyed this movie and it made me sit on the edge of my seat throughout the movie. This movie also never made me want to get my attention away from it. Also the soundtrack for this movie was really good as well!
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TVJerryAug 11, 2016
Emma Roberts & Dave Franco get involved in an online game that dares them to take increasingly dangerous risks. Meanwhile, more and more "watchers" goad them on. This spins the concept of Pokémon GO into a social media thriller that's prettyEmma Roberts & Dave Franco get involved in an online game that dares them to take increasingly dangerous risks. Meanwhile, more and more "watchers" goad them on. This spins the concept of Pokémon GO into a social media thriller that's pretty effective. As the challenges escalate, the romance and teen angst amp up (even though both actors are 7-12 years out of range). Sure, it strains credibility, but this unique concept develops with energy and a youth-oriented approach that keeps it involving and fun to "watch."… Expand
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SpangleNov 25, 2016
This piece of teen bubblegum pop cinema is an infectious, hyper-paced, and oddly stirring work. The films tells the story of a safe, predictable teenage girl, Venus/Vee (Emma Roberts) who opts to find take a risk by playing the online gameThis piece of teen bubblegum pop cinema is an infectious, hyper-paced, and oddly stirring work. The films tells the story of a safe, predictable teenage girl, Venus/Vee (Emma Roberts) who opts to find take a risk by playing the online game "Nerve". This game asks new sign-ups to either be a watcher or a player. Watchers, well, watch. Players are tasked with dares they must complete for serious cash prizes (one such dare rewards $15,000!) depending on the challenge of the dare. Often dangerous, death-defying, illegal, or simply incredibly awkward, the dares increase in difficulty along the way, putting our characters in serious harm. A comment on the culture of anonymity on the internet, Nerve is a fast-paced, fun, and certainly important film that reaches the target demographic incredibly effectively.

With all of today's top 100 pop songs as its playlist, as well as incredible usage of technology such as facetime/skype, Facebook, computers, and texting, Nerve is a film aimed at teenagers. However, it is adorned with an authenticity that makes it feel real. It is a film for millennials by millennials. As such, a lot of teenage lingo is included and will likely leave older viewers feeling old. Yet, this hyper, knowledge at your fingertips culture does have a truly positive impact on the film, as it is a very quickly paced movie. Things accelerate quickly and the film races alongside its characters with odd amounts of ease, as it never loses itself or becomes too quick. Instead, its hyper speed really matches the modern society incredibly well, allowing the film to be a great parallel of the 21st century and put it in prime position to critique our world.

And critique it certainly does. Highlighting the risks behind internet anonymity, internet game trends, cyber bullying, and peer pressure, Nerve is certainly a film of the moment. In particular, the climax of the film really highlights all of these dangers and shows the lengths our society has been driven to, as a result of being able to hide behind a screen. Though the ending may be in your face, it certainly has to be, given its target. As us millennials are likely staring at our phones, Nerve knows it needs to spell out its message and it certainly does this. However, this force feeding does not undermine the grace or execution of this message. Rather, it only furthers its urgency. In many ways, the climax parallels something out of Ancient Rome or lines Maximus would and did scream out at the crowd in Ridley Scott's Gladiator. Should our society not stop hiding behind a screen, which allows us to commit atrocities, there is certainly a chance we end up like Rome and Nerve recognizes this threat. If the person on the other side of the computer stops being seen as a human by the user, our society is doomed and Nerve is an urgent call to wake up before it is too late.

This said, Nerve is hardly all message. Rather, it is still an energetic film without its message and could be categorized as a teen romance to some. The definition of teenage romance with 25-year old Emma Roberts starring as Vee who meets another "player", 31-year old Dave Franco who plays the risky daredevil Ian/Sam. In all seriousness, both Roberts and Franco turn in very good performances with terrific chemistry. Though relying upon teenage movie cliches, the duo are really well fleshed out and their characters' chemistry is very good. While some may say that Vee certainly turned on a dime from the beginning to the risk-taker she was at the end, it does feel plausible to me, given Ian/Sam's personality. A risk-taker who Vee was immediately captivated by, she essentially felt the need to play catch-up and fed off of his energy, rather than making a change in her own personality. Rather than changing, she was merely emulating the actions of the man she fell for. That said, these characters are hardly perfect. With useless back stories and supporting characters that are really not that well fleshed out beyond cliches (the friend-zoned hacker guy friend, the slutty best friend, and the Asian friend).

Yet, Nerve makes up what it loses in characters with #aesthetic. One may claim there is too much neon in this movie. In fact, it overwhelms one shot towards the beginning. Though it often mirrors reality, Nerve it felt the need to make it almost dream-like or Nicolas Winding Refn movie-esque with every light swapped out for the neon equivalent. With glowing blues, pinks, and yellows, Nerve is one neon-filled film. And I loved it. There is no such thing as too much neon. The one could be one huge lens flare of neon that obscured the entire plot and I would have been completely satisfied. There may be a day where a film comes out with too much neon, but Nerve is not that film. Rather, it creates an oddly surreal looking world that just looks absolutely terrific. Set against the dark gray buildings of New York City, the color palette here really pops.… Expand
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WaelNov 12, 2016
Nerve is a good film with a plot that's so original and very action-packed. Emma Roberts's performance is literally outstanding, and the direction is well-executed. The first half is probably one of the best things I've seen in 2016 so far,Nerve is a good film with a plot that's so original and very action-packed. Emma Roberts's performance is literally outstanding, and the direction is well-executed. The first half is probably one of the best things I've seen in 2016 so far, only problem is that they should've sped up the evolution of the game in its final and stages and focused more on the aftermath to give it a better conclusion. Other than that, everything works about this well-deserving-to-be-called thriller.… Expand
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busbfranOct 14, 2016
Emma Roberts & James Franco along with some special Orange cast members, Nerve is all round excellent performances. Thrilling, fun, fresh and exciting.
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poezwoezOct 17, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In love with this movie. The movie was so well written. Finally I saw Emma Roberts (huge fan) doing a character that wasn't just mean or a **** Good plot twists in this one. Lately, every movie has so many plot holes, however I only found two here
-Who made the game? We know that every player is a server itself making it hard to find out, but still.
-Why does the police not care?… Expand
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FuturedirectorSep 19, 2016
Nerve's plot may be predictable (and, thus, it has a cliched ending), but anyway, it shows magnificent interpretations, a thrilling storytelling and, thus again, a satisfying result for the audience.
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SrPepeFeb 23, 2018
No es una peli memorable con el objetivo de dejarte pensando o algo así, es una más que logra divertirte un rato
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sandbornAug 23, 2016
A solid, entertaining thriller! I really enjoyed this movie. I'm not sure if the idea of people being involved with an online dare game is original, but the story was well developed and flowed nicely. Both Dave Franco and Emma Roberts provedA solid, entertaining thriller! I really enjoyed this movie. I'm not sure if the idea of people being involved with an online dare game is original, but the story was well developed and flowed nicely. Both Dave Franco and Emma Roberts proved to be worthy leads and had great chemistry together.… Expand
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Muskrat147Jul 28, 2016
Though having lost control of itself by the end, Nerve still entertains with its unique characters, concept plot, and originality, even though the story may only cater to young teens.
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TheNotoriousJBTJul 31, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very, very solid script with great (if not slightly hurried) character development for Vee and her friends. Special effects are somewhat overdone (such as the scene where the motorcycle magically comes to a stop two inches from the end of the road... that was probably unnecessary) but are nonetheless believable (to a typical movie degree) and buttress the movie's central motive, which is to be a dramatic thriller. My only true grievance is with the conclusion of the storyline–it's the most obvious thing that could have happened to Vee and her friends and I would've hoped for something a little less expected.… Expand
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contmetacritcOct 24, 2017
:)Blisteringly cool one moment and ridiculously silly the next (much like its high school heroine), this punchy and propulsive late summer surprise is able to capture the way we live now because it displays such a vivid understanding of the:)Blisteringly cool one moment and ridiculously silly the next (much like its high school heroine), this punchy and propulsive late summer surprise is able to capture the way we live now because it displays such a vivid understanding of the reasons why we live that way. Read full review… Expand
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jtrittinOct 12, 2016
Not by any means a "great film". That being said, it is a fun ride to sit back with some popcorn and enjoy. I thought Emma Roberts and Dave Franco worked very well together and the story kept me entertained throughout despite a fewNot by any means a "great film". That being said, it is a fun ride to sit back with some popcorn and enjoy. I thought Emma Roberts and Dave Franco worked very well together and the story kept me entertained throughout despite a few unnecessary aspects. Good movie definitely worth the watch.… Expand
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manu_carnevaleJun 26, 2017
This movie tells about stuff that is more real than what people may think. I liked this movie, It is enjoyable even though It could have been better. VOTE: 7/10
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EgeBerkFeb 17, 2019
Nerve: first of all, has a wonderful scenario.like the blue whale game was formerly populer game on earth.

If we go to the movie,I've sensed disconnections in some scenes,especially in transitions.I can say that there were irregularities orNerve: first of all, has a wonderful scenario.like the blue whale game was formerly populer game on earth.

If we go to the movie,I've sensed disconnections in some scenes,especially in transitions.I can say that there were irregularities or **** in some scenes at camera angles.Because the whole image is either attracted by viewers or broadcast owners, and We can watch the film through their images,I may not have fully understood the balance.
The sound of the film is one of my favorite events in the movie,is incredibly adaptable at movie.
a good love story that we cannot fully understand from the action of the game is not overlooked.a good film that gave the viewer 1-2 beautiful messages until the last moment.
I think the film could be a bit more actionable or a little bit more rushed, maybe a little bit more stressed at the end.But overall it was a nice movie not perfect but nice and I think teenage viewers it likes movie more than other viewers… Expand
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goncalocoutoOct 19, 2018
"Nerve" é um excelente filme, com um tema muito bem trabalhado, através de uma história pulsante e intensa.
10/10
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MarcillisFeb 9, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What's wrong with all these youngsters who live just to share their everything on the web? I always look for something to stay safe, like Utopia p2p and don't want anyone to watch after my life. Even for money. It never ends well.… Expand
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