Nerve (2016)

Nerve (2016)

2016 PG-13 96 Minutes

Drama | Thriller

A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, where her every move starts to be manipulated by an anonymous community of "watchers."

Overall Rating

7 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • Official FilmFed Review
    Chris

    Chris

    8 / 10
    Nerve is a film that I had high expectations for: the trailers and promotion for the movie made it seem like the ultimate fun summer popcorn flick. It delivered on all of these expectations and even surpassed some of them. Read the full review »
  • Elite Reviewer
    There are some entertaining moments and it definitely isn't boring, but the instances of horribly contrived and convenient-to-the-plot happenings makes it a little hard to digest as a serious movie. It doesn't take enough risks... Read the full review »
  • I thought this movie was good, but not great. Easily my favorite parts of the film was when the characters were playing nerve. It was pretty thrilling and entertaining. I also liked the neon style of the film. It was definitely interesting to look... Read the full review »
  • Manny_In_LoFi

    Manny_In_LoFi

    6 / 10
    "NERVE is essentially HACKERS for millenials," is what I posted on social media as I was watching the Dave Franco and Emma Roberts vehicle. This is one of those films, much like Hackers, that will lose relevance with the passage of time. These m... Read the full review »
  • Nerve is one of those rare hidden gems. A film that isn't an adaptation, sequel, reboot or remake...it is original (to an extent). I loved the gimmick of being a watcher or player, it felt very relevant in today's society with social networking pa... Read the full review »
  • Set among the backdrop of social conformity and teen friendship, Nerve is a film that has the potential to elevate itself ahead of the usual crop of teen thriller/horror films that have become weighed down by genre tropes and a real lack of risk t... Read the full review »