Mercy Chris Pratt AI Judge Movie Review: A Glitchy Future for Justice

You've got 90 minutes to convince a machine that you aren't a murderer. In the near-future Los Angeles of Mercy, justice is no longer blind—it's algorithmic. Starring Chris Pratt, this Amazon MGM release attempts to tackle the chilling implications of AI-driven law enforcement, but according to critics, it fails to clear the bar.

Mercy Chris Pratt AI Judge Movie: The Ticking Clock of Justice

Pratt plays Chris Raven, a detective who finds himself strapped into an electric chair in a holodeck-like room. An IMAX-sized AI judge, portrayed by a stoic Rebecca Ferguson, informs him that he's guilty until proven innocent. In this world, lawyers and juries are relics of the past. Raven must use his own digital footprint—from Ring cam footage to secret social media accounts—to rebuild his lost memory and save his life before the clock hits zero.

High Concept, Low Execution

Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the film relies heavily on screens and remote interactions. While this heightens the sense of isolation, it often feels like a leftover from the COVID-era of filmmaking. The film currently holds a disappointing 1.5 out of 4 stars. Reviewers note that stripping an actress like Ferguson of all emotion makes the experience feel as tedious as an hour-long call with a robotic customer service agent. Despite a 101-minute runtime, the movie struggles to make the audience care about the outcome.