Upgrade
2018movie
The idea behind Upgrade is that a luddite auto mechanic in a cyberpunk future is implanted with a chip that gives him superhuman physical abilities (increased strength, martial arts, etc.) after a mugging leaves him paralyzed. The chip “speaks” to him as a type of voice in his head, so he engages with it as he would another person. With the help of the chip, he seeks revenge on the people who’d mugged him and killed his wife. The critique of technology is obviously the main dish here — and the film is not subtle about that. But what stood out to me was the theme of inner dialogue.
Explore all characters from Upgrade (2018). Get detailed profiles with their roles, arcs, and key relationships explained.Grey Trace is a mechanic whose life changes drastically after a tragic event leaves him paralyzed. His journey from despair to vengeance highlights his resilience and complexity. As he integrates with the AI, STEM, his moral compass is challenged, revealing his darker instincts.
