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The Condemned
Jesse is a fighter who is kidnapped and taken to an abandoned building where she is indoctrinated into a group of female vigilantes who exact a brutal justice on men who commit crimes against women and get away with it. Jesse is reluctant to join them, but eventually she sees the wisdom in their ways - until the day their next victim is Jesse's last love. And then Jesse must make the ultimate choice - between love and lust, and crime and punishment.
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Plot Summary
A group of convicts on death row are given a chance to win their freedom by participating in a deadly game. They are transported to a remote island and must fight each other until only one survivor remains. The game is broadcast live on the internet, with viewers betting on the outcome. Unbeknownst to the convicts, one of them, Jack Conrad, has a hidden agenda and plans to use the game to expose the corrupt individuals running it.
Critical Reception
The Condemned received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its gratuitous violence, predictable plot, and weak performances. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on its star's wrestling persona, offering little else.
A gratuitous and nonsensical display of violence with a thin plot.
Lacks originality and any compelling narrative elements.
Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with the film's excessive violence and poor storytelling, finding it to be a forgettable action flick. While some appreciated the high-octane action sequences, many felt the plot was weak and the acting uninspired.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to star and be produced by professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, but he was replaced by Stone Cold Steve Austin due to creative differences.
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