Round
Round

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Round

1986
Movie
90 min
English

Loosely based on the novel "Leakage, iron and fire" by Paco Ignacio Taibo I, "Redondo" is an amazing and brilliant cinematic journey, biting and irreverently funny, for the fantastic world of a spontaneous novelist who finds himself, putting in crisis some of the institutions and traditional values of his society​​.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: John GuillerminGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of Allied prisoners of war are forced by the Japanese to participate in a brutal boxing tournament. Facing overwhelming odds and the constant threat of death, they must rely on their courage, resilience, and each other to survive. The film explores themes of hope, survival, and the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its performances and intense action sequences, while others criticized its predictable plot and gratuitous violence. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the war drama and boxing elements, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and brutal boxing scenes.

  • Criticized for a formulaic and uninspired storyline.

  • The performances of the lead actors were generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Round' are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a mixed reception, with viewers appreciating the gritty action but finding the narrative lacking originality.

Fun Fact

Despite its setting during World War II, the film was primarily filmed in the Philippines, which frequently stood in for various Pacific theater locations in Hollywood productions of the era.

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