Get ready for a chilling glimpse into a not-so-distant future where artificial intelligence takes center stage! Chris Pratt, our beloved galaxy-saving hero, is back, but this time he's facing a different kind of battle. In the upcoming thriller "Mercy," Pratt plays an LAPD detective who finds himself accused by an AI court of a heinous crime - the murder of his own wife. Talk about a twist!
The trailer, which dropped at New York Comic-Con, reveals a world where AI has become the ultimate authority, deciding life and death in a matter of minutes. Pratt's character, Detective Raven, is the mastermind behind a system that gives accused felons just 90 minutes to prove their innocence. But now, he's on the other side, facing an AI judge played by Rebecca Ferguson, and he's determined to uncover the truth.
Here's where it gets controversial: AI, once a distant concept, is now knocking on our doors, and we're not quite ready for it. Timur Bekmambetov, the director, sets the movie in real-time, metaphorically representing the ticking clock of our current era. He says, "AI could be our enemy, our friend, or our child."
And this is the part most people miss: the movie's producer, Charles Roven, believes that with each passing day, the film's vision becomes more realistic. Set in 2029, "Mercy" feels eerily close to home.
But how did they bring this vision to life? Well, Pratt reveals that the movie was shot like a stage play, with full-length 60-minute takes. He was even strapped into a chair, creating a sense of claustrophobia that adds to the intensity.
The movie also boasts some impressive filming techniques, including body cams, drones, and even robo-dogs to capture crowd scenes! It's a technological marvel.
So, will AI be our savior or our downfall? That's the question "Mercy" poses. With its release date set for January 26, 2026, we have some time to ponder. What do you think? Could AI ever replace human judgment? Let's discuss in the comments!
