The Condemned (2007)

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• John M

  
  far more fun than it shouldve been!!

• Coxxie M

  
  The only explanation i could give to someone as to why i rented this movie when i was 17 is that i was a very stupid teenager. and now im in my 20's and i rent a little more importantly subversive, abstractly concrete, diversifyingly... uh, diverse films... like John Tucker must… More
  The only explanation i could give to someone as to why i rented this movie when i was 17 is that i was a very stupid teenager. and now im in my 20's and i rent a little more importantly subversive, abstractly concrete, diversifyingly... uh, diverse films... like John Tucker must die.. and suff.

• Conner R

  
  No, it's not good at all and very amateurish in nature, but the fact that it's Vinnie Jones vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin is worth the entire movie. There's a lot of violence, one-liners, etc. You should know what you're getting into before you watch it, expecting a… More
  No, it's not good at all and very amateurish in nature, but the fact that it's Vinnie Jones vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin is worth the entire movie. There's a lot of violence, one-liners, etc. You should know what you're getting into before you watch it, expecting a masterpiece would be stupid. I actually would have liked an all villain cast, that way there's no typical good guy to root for. However, I understand that it was made to promote WWE and Mr. Stone Cold.

• Al S

  
  A real stone cold adrenaline-rush of an action movie. It's The Running man meets Lost. A hard-core and exhilarating action-packed thriller that is just a really fun movie to watch. It's very effective and entertaining with great characters and a pretty solid story with a… More
  A real stone cold adrenaline-rush of an action movie. It's The Running man meets Lost. A hard-core and exhilarating action-packed thriller that is just a really fun movie to watch. It's very effective and entertaining with great characters and a pretty solid story with a satisfying conclusion. A hard-boiled thrill-ride that packs serious heat and some surprising heart deep down in it's cold attitude. Steve Austin is a surprising joy to watch on film and proves to be a very capable and entertaining action hero. Vinnie Jones is electric, he's just a blast of chaos and mad man energy to show he's an awesome bad guy.

• Manu G

  
  Great Movie! Just saw it for the second time and was just like the first time, tons of action and a good story. The story of Jack Conrad, who is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken… More
  Great Movie! Just saw it for the second time and was just like the first time, tons of action and a good story. The story of Jack Conrad, who 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.

• KJ P

  
  Delivers on the action/adventure part of it, in a big way! But, it lacks with story!

• Martin S

  
  I was very impressed. Good old elimination action. Pretty much the same idea like Death Race but in a diffrent environment. But it was a lot better than i expected

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"10 will fight, 9 will die. You get to watch."</i> 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… More
  <i>"10 will fight, 9 will die. You get to watch."</i> 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. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> From WWE films comes this survival of the fittest picture about ten death row inmates who are transported against their will to a desolate island by an immoral television producer. Once there, they must defend themselves against one another while being broadcast live on the internet in a contest where there can only be one winner. Action movie has an intriguing setup with plenty of intense, hand to hand combat, but after a while it becomes redundant and never really delivers in terms of suspense, character, or steady camera work. Wrestler turned lead actor Austin is laconic and fairly cardboard in his portrayal of a tough, resilient survivor, but he nor the rest of the cast can be faulted for the film's shortcomings.

• E.J. B

  
  How can you rag on a bad movie that is so in love with its badness?

• Derek A

  
  <u>Quick Review</u>:<br>Not very original, but still very effective and entertaining. I'm not the biggest WWE fan, but I really enjoy Stone Cold and he makes for a great action star. A bit one dimensional... but who cares? It's like an R rated version of… More
  <u>Quick Review</u>:<br>Not very original, but still very effective and entertaining. I'm not the biggest WWE fan, but I really enjoy Stone Cold and he makes for a great action star. A bit one dimensional... but who cares? It's like an R rated version of the hit Reality Show <i>Survivor</i> that we've always wanted to see.<p>10 death row convicts are placed on an island, and the last one to survive wins their freedom. Fun, exciting, and definitely action-packed, <i>The Condemned</i> is an awesome guilty pleasure! Watching Vinnie Jones and Stone Cold fight was worth the price of admission.

• Dean !

  
  A pretty decent if violent action film with backing from the WWE. The story is pretty good, although it starts to get a bit repetitive as it goes on. Reminded me slightly of the Running Man. Overall a lot better than I expected and Vinnie Jones is good as the bad guy, as always.

• Ginny  

  
  Not bad <u>for a WWE movie</u>, McMahon releases a few of its entertainment-management techniques in the big screen. <br><br>I thought this would be somewhat corny, despite the camera shots in the fight scenes, I still kinda liked this. Wouldnt really have… More
  Not bad <u>for a WWE movie</u>, McMahon releases a few of its entertainment-management techniques in the big screen. <br><br>I thought this would be somewhat corny, despite the camera shots in the fight scenes, I still kinda liked this. Wouldnt really have watched this if it wasnt for the interesting combination of Vinnie Jones and Austin anyway. <b>Plot</b>: An adrenalin-charged action thriller, "The Condemned" tells the story of Jack Conrad, who 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. The producer films the illegal event, airing the killings live and uncensored onto the internet.

• Emily A

  
  This is what it is. I think you'd already know whether or not you'd like a movie like this. I, personally, do. The action sequences display great panache and make up for a couple of REALLY DUMB plot devices, the most significant of which is Stone Cold's origins. The… More
  This is what it is. I think you'd already know whether or not you'd like a movie like this. I, personally, do. The action sequences display great panache and make up for a couple of REALLY DUMB plot devices, the most significant of which is Stone Cold's origins. The worst thing about this movie was the ham-fisted way they showed the broadcast going out, as well as the clumsy and utterly blatant commentary of reality TV. All things considered, this movie comes out pretty well. It's no way near as good as Battle Royale, but there you go.

• Roy G

  
  This is a fast-paced,violent film if you like that sort of thing

• Dean M

  
  It seems very good action movie of a WWF champ 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's debut acting. So thrilling and dangerously of 10 death row prisoners fight each other for the last man standing to survive. It's a part of <i>The Running Man</i> and… More
  It seems very good action movie of a WWF champ 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's debut acting. So thrilling and dangerously of 10 death row prisoners fight each other for the last man standing to survive. It's a part of <i>The Running Man</i> and <i>Hard Target</i>.

• Khris N

  
  Another wrestling influenced movie, this time bringing Steve Austin int the mix and the hero caught up in a sick internet live game where a 10 "lifers" are dragged to island and given the chance to escape. They only have to kill the others within 30 hours as part of an idiot… More
  Another wrestling influenced movie, this time bringing Steve Austin int the mix and the hero caught up in a sick internet live game where a 10 "lifers" are dragged to island and given the chance to escape. They only have to kill the others within 30 hours as part of an idiot producers idea of bringing live death and violence to the net to reap the rewards. Another throw back to the good ole early 90's action flicks of heavy unrestricted violence, the action was OKAAY... nothing to special. The story is not unique, but twisted to meet modern day themes and ideas. Interesting but also tired soundtrack (old songs) Look, wrestlers are popping up in the movies and action flicks are always welcome, but these guys cant really act, and Austin sounds like a soft redneck. Goldberg at least has an deep evil rasp and gives off a more menacing aura. It was okay as a one off, nothing more.

• Bobby H

  
  Finally! Out of the THREE WWE Movies, one of them steps up to the plate, and actually proves itself movie worthy. Steve Austin kicked major ass, and this film was intense! It's the best film I've seen in a few months, for sure.

• A.D. V

  
  I could have done without the social messages about "entertainment" and the evil of money but overall it was an entertaining time filler. Not as good as WWE's other films, See No Evil and The Marine but decent.

• Steve K

  
  I am surprised at how much I didn't dislike this film. By no means original, it had far more to say and do than one would suspect, with some nice satire on television production and media culture. No one performance was cringe-worthy. And it wasn't nearly as brutal as… More
  I am surprised at how much I didn't dislike this film. By no means original, it had far more to say and do than one would suspect, with some nice satire on television production and media culture. No one performance was cringe-worthy. And it wasn't nearly as brutal as they had suggested. A not bad little time waster.

• Justin Y

  
  You will see and hear quite a few comparisons to the Japanese hit movie <i>Battle Royale</i>. Why? Because this is exactly what this film is. An "Americanized" <i>Battle Royale</i>. Let me say this: if you've seen <i>Battle… More
  You will see and hear quite a few comparisons to the Japanese hit movie <i>Battle Royale</i>. Why? Because this is exactly what this film is. An "Americanized" <i>Battle Royale</i>. Let me say this: if you've seen <i>Battle Royale</i> you will more than likely hate this film.<p>The story sounds original, but it really is a rip-off of <i>Battle Royale</i>. They do try to change things around (time limits, explosives strapped to body, etc.) to make it seem like their own, but it ends up being a poor attempt. Enough with the comparisons for now. You would think that having to follow 10 characters on the island would be more than enough to fill this movie, but it isn't with this story. This is why the movie actually spends a ton of time on the characters that are doing the broadcasting of these convicts. This is what really dulls the movie as nothing really happens at these parts. What this film does do well though, is actually make you hate the villains so you can't wait for them to bite the bullet. This film is also very predictable. Unlike <i>Battle Royale</i> where you have a number of characters that could come out on top, this film only has one candidate.</p><p>The acting in this film is OK at best. The only performance I found enjoyable was Vinnie Jones and surprisingly enough he is probably the biggest star in this film, unless you consider Steve Austin an actor. The rest of the characters are pretty much unimpressive and unexplored. On a side note, they didn't have Austin performing wrestling moves in the fights, which is a plus.</p><p>I would only recommend this film to Steve Austin or Vinnie Jones fans. Anybody else that is considering watching this, do yourself a favor and watch <i>Battle Royale</i>.

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