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The Condemned
2007 114 min United States of America R 18+
★5.1
Action, Thriller
Director: Scott Wiper
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Description
Jack Conrad is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$7.37M
Worldwide:
$8.6M
Starring
Steve Austin
Actor
Vinnie Jones
Actor
Nathan Jones
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Condemned is a polarizing, throwback-style action film that functions effectively as a simple, high-octane survival thriller for some, while others dismiss it as a cheap and unoriginal derivative. While the performances of Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones are frequently highlighted as the film's centerpieces, critical consensus remains deeply divided over the execution of its premise and its overall quality.
| Acting | Vinnie Jones delivers a standout performance as a brutal and menacing villain that elevates the film's tone. | |
| Originality | The film intentionally evokes the spirit of 80s and 90s muscle-bound action cinema, successfully providing straightforward, testosterone-driven entertainment. | |
| Screenplay | The film's screenplay relies on a predictable and derivative premise that fails to explore its themes of media cynicism and social cruelty in any meaningful depth. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some viewers enjoy the fast-paced, high-impact combat, while others find the rhythm uneven or hindered by extraneous subplots. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is criticized for its frequent use of shaky-cam, though some argue the island setting and stylistic choices successfully mask the film's low budget. |