Half Past Dead
A man goes undercover in a hi-tech prison to find out information to help prosecute those who killed his wife. While there, he stumbles onto a plot involving a death-row inmate and his $200 million stash of gold.
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Plot Summary
An undercover FBI agent goes deep undercover inside a maximum-security prison, posing as an inmate. His mission is to extract a crucial witness set to testify against a major crime lord. However, the prison is taken over by a group of mercenaries during a riot, who are after the same witness for a hidden stash of gold. The agent must fight for survival and protect the witness amidst the chaos.
Critical Reception
Half Past Dead was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as a generic and uninspired action film. It was criticized for its predictable plot, unconvincing acting, and derivative action sequences, failing to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- Overly predictable and formulaic action flick.
- Lacks originality in plot and execution.
- Weak performances from the lead actors.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a standard action film with some entertaining fight scenes, but many felt it was forgettable and relied too heavily on Steven Seagal's established persona without offering anything new.
Fun Fact
This film marked the acting debut of rapper Ja Rule.
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