‘Mercy’ Review: Chris Pratt’s Screenlife Thriller Is a Hyperactive Mess

Chris Pratt stars as Chris Draven, a detective in a futuristic Los Angeles overrun by crime. Here, trials are held before cold, efficient AI judges. Draven finds himself accused of murder and strapped into the ‘Mercy Chair’ – it’s not what you think! – with just 90 minutes to convince AI Judge Maddox (Rebecca Ferguson) of his innocence, or face immediate execution. While the story isn’t particularly original, it’s designed to move quickly, as Draven frantically uses a lot of advanced, fast-paced technology to try and prove he’s innocent.








