I wouldn't call this a flop but I certainly can't recommend it, either. My biggest complaint - apart from the sub-par acting - was the fact that many (if not most) of the fight scenes were entirely too busy or too dark to really enjoy. Fights during the night, fights inside a cave, fights in the darkest parts of a jungle....or just fight scenes that were terribly choreographed and not filmed well at all. I understand it would have made for quite a bit longer film time if they had tried to build the backstory of EVERY player, but there was very little backstory on anyone. Lot of loose ends left hanging, as well. I'd like to say "Watch this for the fighting, if nothing else..." but honestly....it's not even worth watching. Maybe it was just me but just the IDEA that someone could - and would - livestream the brutal rape and killing of women...I was pretty surprised and disappointed in the WWE that they would put their stamp on something like this. (By the way, before you sickos get excited and rush to tune in, there's only implied rape...no graphic scenes or anything like that. Cool your jets, you freaks.) I wouldn't - as I've had to in far too many other movies - call this "a waste of my evening" but I certainly wouldn't watch this again. It's just low-budget bad, and not worth seeing.
Pure action movie through and through. For what it was, it was great. High octane fun action film. Well worth the watch.
:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart: - Brutal and action packed!
10:heart:- Masterpiece :100:
9:heart:- Excellent
8:heart: - Amazing :ok_hand:
7:heart:- Great :sun_with_face:
6:heart: - Good :thumbsup:
5:heart: - Average :head_bandage:
4:heart: - Bad but watchable :octagonal_sign:
3:heart: - Bad :sob:
2:heart:- Awful :face_vomiting:
1:heart: - Bull Shit :zzz:
I've seen better acting in commercials.
'The Condemned' simply isn't a great film, due to its subpar acting, mostly predictable plot and average other aspects like the cinematography. However, I can't deny it still makes for solid action viewing. Just to be enjoyed for what it is.
With that said, it actually does have an interesting concept - one that is kinda fascinating. The film commits to it fairly well, hitting many correct notes in regards to the morality of the matters at hand. I also didn't think it would take such a dark-ish tone with it all.
Steve Austin is decent in the main role, he is no Dwayne Johnson or even John Cena but he has the right look for a beefed up protagonist. Vinnie Jones is Vinnie Jones in this, he's exactly how you'd expect him to be. The rest of the cast are largely forgettable, though Madeleine West actually gives the film's best performance as Sarah - despite only appearing in a minor part, I felt her character's feelings. It's also cool to see Rick Hoffman in a role pre-'Suits'.
If you just want pure action with loads of fighting, this is one for you. The second act and the last remnants of the ending drag, but it's largely a fun watch if you don't take it too seriously.
Totalmente predecible de principio a fin. Entretenida
This story sounds a lot like Death Race and Gamer.... The only difference being that those movies had a bigger budget.
Shout by VargaJoeBlockedParent2014-12-08T20:40:10Z
Quite good low budget battle royale action movie, I would give a higher rating if they do not shake the f-camera. :)