**This post contains spoilers**
Jimmy (Sharlto Copley) is a masterful scientist, who specializes in making super soldiers! But there’s one big problem: Akan (Danila Kozlovsky) is his boss. Imagine having a demanding nutcase constantly breathing down your neck, if you’re not meeting his ridiculously high standards. That’s a lot of stress, knowing you’re one mistake away from suffering the most severe punishments imaginable.
During the early stages of the process, one particular batch of Jimmy’s super soldiers spectacularly failed. They were nothing more than a group of malfunctioning klutzes. Akan’s response? Not only did Akan lock Jimmy in the room with the broken super soldiers, giving them the chance to viciously attack him, Akan used his powers to paralyze Jimmy.
So what does Jimmy do next? Does he simply allow Akan to execute his plans for world domination? No! Jimmy, motivated by revenge, dedicates his life to stopping and killing Akan. Supported by Henry and his unique avatars, Jimmy fiercely goes after Akan, determined to put an end to his devious plans.
Jimmy’s avatars? You’ll see a variety of different characters, including a distinguished soldier, a coked-out party animal, a punk rock rebel, complete with a Mohawk and a leather jacket, and an eccentric homeless man.
Sharlto Copley’s energetic and versatile performance brings the laughs, and a handful of wildly entertaining scenes, but things change towards the end. When Henry removes the headset on his motorized wheelchair, you’ll see the real Jimmy, a broken and bitter man consumed by his hatred for Akan.
There’s a flashback that shows a different version of Jimmy before Akan crippled him. Jimmy was this harmless and nerdy guy, with a soft voice. Pay close attention to the scene, where Henry tries to get Jimmy to come to his senses, and you can hear the anger in Jimmy’s voice, rage coming from a man, who’s stuck in an immobile body for the rest of his life.
The avatars gave Jimmy a chance to be normal, to live life freely, and of course, the chance to destroy Akan’s empire. Jimmy had a chance to enjoy a lot of freedom and happiness through his avatars, and you can see it throughout the movie.
So what about Henry? Jimmy completely snapped, when he believed Henry was working as a spy for Akan. Jimmy had to spend a lot of time alone. Henry was supposed to be his friend, so Jimmy couldn’t handle the thought of someone he trusted possibly betraying him. He actually tried to kill Henry!
Towards the end of the movie, Henry and Jimmy share an emotional moment in the elevator, as Henry prepares to fight Akan and his army of super soldiers alone. It’s a big scene and a full circle moment for Jimmy, because he finally realizes Henry was always a true friend. You’ll also see an admission of guilt from Jimmy, when he unlocks Henry’s real memories. Jimmy wanted a friend, but he was also using Henry as a tool to fulfill his quest for vengeance against Akan. So Jimmy did not want Henry to clearly remember his past, because Henry might’ve asked (through hand gestures, or maybe written notes) one too many questions.
Henry killed Akan, and Jimmy had a chance to say his goodbyes before he died. Is it a bittersweet ending? Bleeding to death in an elevator? Not entirely. Akan is gone, a determined Jimmy gave it everything he had, fighting his way through pesky waves of enemies, and Jimmy didn’t die alone. Henry was right there by his side, as Jimmy took his last breath. Jimmy’s only possible regret is, he didn’t live long enough to witness Akan’s brutal demise with his own eyes, because I’m sure Jimmy would’ve loved to keep Akan’s severed head as a souvenir.
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