Nathaniel Nelson / Winonan

If you’ve played a first person shooter video game in the past 10 years, you’ll know exactly what to expect from “Hardcore Henry.” Filmed completely in first-person, it is a balls-to-the-wall action film with little to no story and never ending brutality. The style is equal parts incredible and overwhelming, and once you get past the complete lack of a coherent plot, it’s the most fun you’ll have at the movies in months.

The story is simple: Henry is an amnesiac cyborg who wakes up to find his wife Estelle (Haley Bennett) screwing on his leg. Within minutes, you’re introduced to the insane telekinetic Akan (Danila Kozlovsky) who quickly slaughters the lab workers, and suddenly you’re zooming down to earth in an escape pod.

Henry then meets Jimmy (Sharlto Copley), who shows up as everything from a pothead, to a scientist and to a sniper.

As the plot rolls on, more and more Jimmys will be introduced until eventually, it’s revealed that they’re all cybernetic clones.

This may sound nonsensical, but that’s because it is. Nothing makes sense, and the story is really just an excuse to have crazy action sequences.

Director Ilya Naishuller revisited his techniques from his music video for Biting Elbows’ “Bad Motherf***er” to have a fully first-person action film. You get to be behind the eyes of the crazy, parkour-running, quick shot action hero, which is a total blast. That said, it can take a bit to get used to. The camera follows the movement of Henry’s head, which means things will move fast. Very fast. If you’re unprepared, it could be a bit nauseating.

“Hardcore Henry” is the definition of a game-changer. This new first-person film technique is ripe for exploitation, and now that Naishuller has opened the floodgates, expect more and more filmmakers to rise up to the challenge. The story is garbage, but that’s not the point.

“Hardcore Henry” is an experience, a thrill ride and an overwhelming sensory experience. It’s the first of its kind, and while subsequent attempts could benefit from a little more attention to detail, “Henry” is a must-see for action fans. But hold onto your butts, because it’s going to be a wicked ride.