Chris Hemsworth plays a scientist working on new chemicals that can alter a human’s emotions and perceptions. The test subjects are all convicts, including one (Miles Teller), who becomes more involved in the outcome. This starts out looking like a cool sci-fi thriller, but after about 30 minutes, it deteriorates into a lot of talk and personal interactions. Considering that director Joseph Kosinski just came off his Top Gun Maverick hit (which also stars Teller), you’d expect more action and tension. There’s little of either and not much else cool about the concept to keep it compelling. 
(2 / 5)
