AI Judge Rules in 2029: Chris Pratt Fights 90-Minute Trial in "Mercy"

In a new sci-fi thriller, a Los Angeles police officer has just 90 minutes to prove his innocence. An artificial intelligence system will decide his fate. The film "Mercy" is set in 2029. AI has become the sole authority for judging crimes. Chris Pratt plays Detective Chris Raven, an LAPD officer accused of murdering his wife. His trial lasts only an hour and a half. He must plead his case to "Judge Maddox," an AI hologram portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson. The AI judge demands cold facts but suffers strange digital glitches. Director Timur Bekmambetov handles the major action scenes. The story, written by Marco van Belle, is a futuristic satire. It focuses on the dangers of automated justice. Ironically, Detective Raven was once a hero of this system. He achieved the first conviction under the AI court named "Mercy." Now, he must beat the machine to save his own life.