Kamurai
Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend.
Since it's basically a child prison camp outside the per view of the United States, there are lots of angles to this one.
There are coming of age stories, there is the priso...
Boot Camp
2008Movie99 minEnglish
A group of troubled teens are sent to a rehabilitation program housed in a remote camp on the island of Fiji. What their parents believe is a state-of-the-art deluxe institution in a beautiful natural environment turns out to be a prison-like boot camp where they are abused and brainwashed.
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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Christian Duguay•Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
A group of young women are lured to a remote island under the pretense of attending a prestigious acting camp. Once there, they discover the camp is a brutal training ground designed to turn them into assassins. They must band together to survive the harsh regimen and escape before they are forced to become killers.
Critical Reception
Boot Camp received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the execution lacking. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at suspense, it was often criticized for its reliance on familiar tropes within the thriller genre and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the action sequences but others finding the story unoriginal.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot and clichéd characters.
- Action sequences are present but fail to elevate the overall narrative.
- Lacks originality and depth, often feeling like a rehash of similar thrillers.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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