The 2016 film Nerve is about a high school student named Vee Delmonico (Emma Roberts) who gets involved in a popular online game called Nerve. The game is simple: players are given dares that they must complete in order to earn money and win the game. However, the dares become increasingly dangerous as the game progresses.
Vee is initially hesitant to play Nerve, but she is eventually pressured by her friends to join. She starts with simple dares, but they quickly escalate. Vee soon finds herself in over her head, and she must decide how far she is willing to go to win the game.
Nerve is a cautionary tale about the dangers of social media and the importance of thinking for yourself. It is also a thriller about the lengths that people will go to in order to be famous and win money.
The film was praised for its suspenseful plot, its social commentary, and its performances. However, some critics found the film to be too predictable and shallow.
Overall, Nerve is an entertaining and thought-provoking film that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-watch for fans of thrillers and films that explore the dark side of technology.
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Cast
- Emma Roberts as Vee, a player of Nerve.
- Dave Franco as Ian / Sam, Vee's fellow player.
- Emily Meade as Sydney, Vee's best friend.
- Miles Heizer as Tommy, one of Vee's friends who has an unrequited crush on her.
- Juliette Lewis as Nancy, Vee's mother.
- Kimiko Glenn as Liv, one of Vee's friends.
- Marc John Jefferies as Wes, one of Vee's friends.
- Colson Baker as Ty, Vee's main opponent in the game.
- Brian Marc as J.P. Guerrero, Vee's high school crush.
- Ed Squires as Chuck, J.P.'s varsity teammate.
- Samira Wiley as Hacker Kween, one of Tommy’s hacker friends.
- Casey Neistat as himself, another player.
- Chloe Wise as herself, another player.
Director: Henry Joost Ariel Schulman
Writers: Jessica Sharzer Jeanne Ryan
Box Office Gross: $85,251,425
Distributor: Lionsgate Film
Genre: Action Adventure Crime Drama Thriller
Release Date: July 27, 2016