The box office hit Mercy is officially making the leap from the silver screen to your living room. Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Home Entertainment have announced that the high-stakes sci-fi thriller, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD starting April 7th. After a dominant theatrical run that saw the film debut at #1 in January, home viewers can finally experience the "intense" and "suspenseful" ride that earned an impressive 82% on the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter.
The film follows Detective Chris Raven, played by Pratt, who finds himself in a digital nightmare when he is accused of murdering his wife. In a cruel twist of irony, he must stand trial before an advanced A.I. Judge, a system he once championed—portrayed by Ferguson. Raven is given a mere 90 minutes to argue for his life and convince the machine of his innocence. Directed by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, known for his work on Wanted and Unfriended, the movie utilizes a "near-future" aesthetic where every camera and linked screen becomes a witness in a chilling surveillance state.
Critical reception for the film has been high, with Variety’s Owen Glieberman describing the experience as a "real-time thriller" that feels like a cross between Minority Report and a gritty crime-detective video game. Josh Wilding of ComicBookMovie.com specifically praised the "phenomenal" visuals and Pratt’s superb performance. The production is rounded out by a stellar supporting cast, including Kali Reis (True Detective), Annabelle Wallis (Malignant), and Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), and features a script by Marco van Belle.
For fans of the genre looking to own a piece of this year's most talked-about sci-fi, pre-orders are currently live on Amazon. Whether you are looking for the crispest 4K resolution to appreciate Bekmambetov’s unique visual style or a standard DVD for the collection, you can bring the judgment home this April.
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