Review of The Wrath of Cain (2010) by Brett R — 26 Sep 2010

"The wrath of Cain" was a watchable movie which told a familiar tale of the recently incarcerated requiring the need of the "King" of the cell-house. Ving Rhames cuts a convincing figure as "Cain" who is saddened to learn his estranged son is joining him for a 8 year term.

This is one of those movies that you can guess what happens before it does and the ultimate "twist" doesn't come as a big surprise. it also features a mandatory appearance from Robert Lasardo (Death race, Nip / Tuck) as a criminal. It just goes to show that havign a body covered in tattoos could actually help you get work. And yes, there's the obligatory references and scenes dealing with convicts having forced introductions...

All in all a run-of-the mill prison yarn but the moral thread is all too obvious. The final scene also seems incredibly unrealistic but I guess that's Hollywood for you!