Gamebox 1.0

2004 • 83 minutes
4.1
16 reviews
25%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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Charlie Nash is an expert video game tester whose life has become unbearable after the tragic shooting of his girlfriend Kate. Finding no comfort in his friends or in his job, Charlie loses himself in video games. After receiving a mysterious test game in the mail, he immerses himself in its amazingly realistic, 3-D fantasy universe. However, Charlie soon learns this virtual world is totally real as he's plunged into a perilous, life-and-death battle against the game from which there is little chance of escape - or survival.
Rating
PG-13

Ratings and reviews

4.1
16 reviews
Jordan Gill
September 30, 2024
Gamebox 1.0 was a fun, cheesy sci-fi flick that reminded me of those classic 90s video game movies. It wasn't exactly high art, but it was entertaining and had some cool special effects. The premise was pretty simple: a guy gets sucked into a mysterious video game and has to beat it to survive. It's not the most original plot, but it was executed well enough. I wouldn't say it's a masterpiece, but it's definitely worth a watch if you're in the mood for a nostalgic trip.
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ROY ZACARIAS
September 9, 2024
I had a blast watching Gamebox 1.0! It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane with all those classic games. The graphics were surprisingly good for a game of its kind, and the gameplay was smooth and fun. I especially loved [mention specific part of the game you enjoyed]. If you're a fan of retro gaming, I highly recommend checking this one out
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Chris Nash (Intrepidis)
April 26, 2020
I really enjoyed this flick. Sure its production values aren't great, but at least it had substance and character. Actually I watched it over ten years ago and now I'm searching to see it again. If you like Neuromancer and Existenz then give this one a go.
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