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Copper Jack Stone purposefully orchestrates a bank robbery in order to be thrown into prison with the notorious Russian kingpin Balam. Balam is more than just a mob criminal; he's a very cunning and dangerous lord who controls the police force from behind bars. Balam lives in prison as a cover for his real power, which is King of the city. His cell is a lavish private room built specifically for him, inaccessible to most in the depths of the prison structure. Even the warden fears venturing into his area of the prison. However, even surrounded by his loyal henchmen and guards in his sectioned off fortress, Balam doesn't know Jack is coming for him to avenge his family, who Balam murdered in cold blood. Balam is tough... but Jack is tougher.
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Key opinion
Riot is a low-budget B-movie that leans heavily on staged action sequences and genre tropes. While critics acknowledge the film's modest scale, they generally appreciate its professional execution and the surprising dramatic effort from its cast.
| Acting | Dolph Lundgren delivers a surprisingly strong dramatic performance that elevates his role as an undercover FBI agent. | |
| Acting | Matthew Riz demonstrates impressive physical commitment and athletic ability throughout the film's combat sequences. | |
| Direction | The fight choreography provides a coherent and engaging spectacle, despite occasional instances of over-the-top or comic movements. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative premise offers enough twists to remain non-trivial, though it ultimately functions primarily as a thin framework for action. |