The Condemned

Professional wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin stars as Jack Conrad, an inmate serving a life sentence in a corrupt Salvadoran prison. He's offered a chance at freedom if he agrees to participate in "The Condemned," an illegal, televised fight-to-the-death game. Along with nine other dangerous criminals, Conrad is dropped onto a remote island and must fight for survival against the other contestants, all while being broadcast live to a global audience.

The Condemned was largely panned by critics and performed poorly at the box office. It is often cited as a typical example of a low-brow action film relying heavily on violence and star power over plot or character development. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film predictable and gratuitous.

• Praised for its over-the-top action sequences and the physical presence of its lead.
• Heavily criticized for its thin plot, gratuitous violence, and reliance on wrestler-turned-actor Steve Austin.
• Considered a forgettable entry in the action genre with little to offer beyond its premise.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a typical action flick with excessive violence. While some appreciated the action and lead performance, many felt it lacked substance and was predictable.

Professional wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin improvised the line "I'm not a killer, I'm a survivor" during the filming of the movie.