Christopher Lambert, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Ice-T

Direct-to-video stylist Albert Pyun sets this plotless, gun-crazy frenzy to the mambo beat of Prez Prado and runs with it. Mobster Ice-T calls dozens of associates to a newly built prison the day befo...( read more  read more... )re it's dedicated, locks them in, and pits them against one another for a prize of $10 million, which the last three survivors will split. Bleached blond Christopher Lambert is a grinning psycho having a little too much fun, while the soul of the group belongs to the craggy-faced Michael Halsey, a ruthless killer with an odd sense of purpose and a code of honor. The story is merely an excuse for unending gunplay and giddy violence and Pyun rises to the occasion, executing everything from riotous free-for-alls to elaborate chases to Western-style standoffs (complete with a haunting spaghetti Western style guitar and trumpet theme). The video titles, dingy lighting, and dusky color give away the low budget and ultimately the script doesn't make any sense, but Pyun wisely avoids the confusing plot (which he himself sometimes loses) and concentrates on his particular strength: wild, wicked, practically nonstop action driven by a restless camera and rat-a-tat editing. --Sean Axmaker

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R, 110 min.

Directed by: Albert Pyun

Release Date: November 21, 1997

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DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001

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  • May 14, 2009
    No thanks - Not interested
  • December 18, 2008
    This was a good action film. Nothing special about the film but it served its purpose. Has a good story and cast. And some good action scenes.
  • September 5, 2008
    I enjoyed watching this movie. There is a lot of action and the story is alright (not the best but god enough). I would recommend renting it one night.
  • August 5, 2008
    Great "bad" movie. Nonstop action and excitement.
  • January 7, 2008
    Not really good but enjoyable. This is a perfect movie to come across at night when you're veggin'
  • December 11, 2007
    Both Actors are my Fav. And it was made just as for my taste. I dont know but somehow the Video Game Manhunt reminded me a bit of this Film.

    Lou: Valium, prozac, and ritalin. Breakfast of champions.

    Moon: YOU like Mambo?
    Lou: Yeah. Makes you want to dance...
    Moon
    ...( read more)'s Associate: What if we don't want to play?


    I really laughed my ass off seeing Lambert playing a Psycho. He had mostly the best Quotes in this Movie.
  • August 1, 2007
    Good action, but they forgot to add a plot.
  • July 28, 2007
    fun movie, mostly action, cool characters, and all to mambo music
  • July 13, 2007
    great bad movie. bang bang bang. the end.
  • June 22, 2007
    odd out movie starring christopher lambert and ice t. syndicate hired murderers who have misbehaved locked in a prison and told kill everybody and the last three alive split ten mil. great fun a must see.

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  • Liloh
    May 29, 2007
    I dont know but somehow the Video Game Manhunt reminded me a bit of this Film. Its mostly the same story!

    Hell hell hell hell hell.

    Hoss: That's twisted.

    Crow: Twisted but fun.

    Lou: Valium, prozac, and ritalin. Breakfast of champions.

    Moon: YOU like Mambo?

    Lou: Yeah. Makes you want to dance...


    Lambert playin a Psycho who just escaped from Mental Clinic. Yayi he could play those roles.




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