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To be more current with my reviews (last one was Sean Connery Bond movie from 1960s), I decided to review a more recent movie that I had long had on my wish list. Upgrade is an interesting movie with a plot that has not been used so much that you know the ending just from the trailer. I was fortunate to be able to watch this movie before I almost purchased it. Sometimes it is a good thing to try before you buy.

Review

The story is almost Robocop in design or possibly Bloodshot (which I have not seen yet). So, the premise has been done to a point. Like Robocop, there is a mystery involved that surprisingly keeps you guessing until the very end (like the last 5-10 minutes). The action and story are decent for the movie. The ending was what took this movie off my wish list. It ranks up with The Mist as a surprise ending that leaves you horrified. In my case, it soured (not ruined) the movie to the point I will probably never watch it again. I am not sure how this did at the box office, but I would not be surprised if they had initially planned a sequel.

Rating

I would give the movie a low HD rating specifically due to the ending. It is worth a rental but not sure I would recommend adding this movie to anyone's collection. I was able to watch the movie for free which was a good thing since I had initially planned for a while to add this to my collection but have since removed it from my wish list.

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