The Condemned

Unjustly imprisoned in a remote penal colony, professional killer Jack Conrad is given a chance at freedom. He must participate in a deadly, "The Most Dangerous Game"-style competition, where ten of the world's most ruthless killers are dropped onto a deserted island and must fight to the death. The last man standing wins their freedom. However, Conrad soon realizes he's merely a pawn in a twisted game orchestrated by a wealthy television producer.

The Condemned was poorly received by critics and audiences, with many criticizing its derivative plot, excessive violence, and weak performances. While it garnered some attention for its star, professional wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin, it failed to impress on a critical or commercial level.

• Praised by some for its straightforward action, but largely derided for its predictable plot and gratuitous violence.

• Seen as a cheap imitation of other survival-action thrillers.

• The performances were generally considered wooden, even from established actors.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be excessively violent and lacking in originality. While some enjoyed the action sequences, many felt the plot was thin and the characters underdeveloped.

The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for professional wrestler "The Rock" Johnson before Stone Cold Steve Austin took over the lead role.