Review of The Condemned (2007) by Daniel N — 07 Sep 2008
A gritty, action-packed twist on the TV show "Survivor" and the well-known short story "The Most Dangerous Game," this film packs a powerful punch that at least partially makes up for its lack of depth and believability.
Most of that punch comes from the highly touted "combat" image of Stone Cold Steve Austin, but the unsung hero of this movie is actually the actor playing its villain, Vinnie Jones. Jones has done well for himself as the comedic villain, mostly in Guy Ritchie films, but in The Condemned he proved he could fill the shoes of pure, self-centered evil.
Be warned, this movie is brutal, but it is also a thrilling nailbiter, and it does not take the amoral road of 13: Game of Death. Worth a rental for action fans.
This review of The Condemned (2007) was written by Daniel N on 07 Sep 2008.
The Condemned has generally received mixed reviews.
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