Mercy (2026)

Brent Marchant January 23, 2026

★ 6/10

Sometimes even the most ardent cinephiles need to take a break from serious movie watching with a big, dopey action-adventure thriller that has about as much meaningful substance as a supersized bucket of over-buttered popcorn has in nutritional value. And that hankering is nicely satisfied here by the latest release from director Timur Bekmambetov, a guilty pleasure offering that plays like an AI-driven knock-off of “Minority Report” (2002) set in a crime-ridden version of Los Angeles of the near future. To counter a spike in acts of violence, the City of Angels has established a new judicial system known as the Mercy Court, a legal forum in which artificial intelligence jurists conduct proceedings based on the principle of swift justice, playing the often-maligned (but, here, warmly welcomed) combined roles of judge, jury and executioner. Defendants have 90 minutes to overcome the …

CinemaSerf January 25, 2026

★ 6/10

When detective “Raven” (Chris Pratt) wakes up, he’s shocked to find himself strapped to a chair and somewhat hungover. All he has for company is the rather assertive image of “Judge Maddox” (Rebecca Ferguson) on a screen before him telling him that he has been arraigned on a charge of murdering his wife (Annabelle Wallis) and is now subject to the automated “Mercy” justice system. This involves AI evaluating multiple sources of information and working out the probability that he committed the crime. His rate is up around the 97% mark and so it is looking like he is toast. Of course he denies the crime, and so he is given ninety minutes to review all the evidence, footage and interviews and to carry out some questioning of his own to try to prove that he is innocent. What now ensues sees him backtrack over a weekend where we discover some home truths about this policeman and…

Manuel São Bento February 2, 2026

★ 4/10

Full review: https://movieswetextedabout.com/mercy-movie-review-chris-pratt-and-rebecca-fergusons-talent-cant-save-a-careless-execution-of-a-fascinating-premise/ Rating: C- "Mercy is an experience that sits between a fascinating premise and a careless execution, presenting a scenario of algorithmic justice that gets lost in narrative contradictions and plot conveniences. Although the performances of Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson offer some stability, and the tension levels are maintained by an effective score and competent visual effects, the movie fails to deepen the ethical implications of total surveillance and technological inequality. It leaves behind a somewhat confusing reminder that no matter how much we try to automate the truth, justice without the context of human fragility is just a line of code devoid of a soul."

Enes February 20, 2026

★ 5/10

The cast is good, but the AI ​​thing is a bit annoying. Overall, it's a film that takes place in a single location. The guy uses all the AI's capabilities to avoid being judged, and he's the one who created the AI. Still, I got bored after a while. I like science fiction. This film is neither bad nor very good; I'd give it a 5 out of 10. To be honest, I didn't like it very much.

Kashifzia February 21, 2026

★ 9/10

**An** **Absolute Overdose of Suspense: When AI Starts Thinking Like Us** **"Mercy (2026)"**is a masterpiece of modern suspense. If you are looking for a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat while making you question the future of technology, this is it. **The Human-AI Connection:** The core of this movie is the unique bond between AI and humans. It brilliantly shows that it's not just humans who fail; even an advanced AI can make mistakes and, more importantly, learn from them. The way the AI starts to process emotions and think like a human is both fascinating and terrifying. **The Mind-Bending Twists (Spoilers):** The plot is a total adrenaline rush. Just when you think you've figured out the murder, the movie hits you with a massive twist: the goal wasn't just a simple killing, but the destruction of the **'Mercy'** AI system itself. The most heartbreaking p…

Dean September 27, 2026

★ 8/10

I love it. It was unique, interesting, and full of non-stop energy. Rebecca Ferguson did a great job as always, bringing so much weight and presence to the screen—I just love that actress. Timur Bekmambetov’s direction keeps everything moving at a relentless pace through body cams and security feeds, making the whole experience feel tense and immediate. Chris Pratt also gives a strong, grounded performance that really holds the excitement together. It’s a fast, thrilling ride from start to finish.