It's a Mad Mad Prison
It's a Mad Mad Prison

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It's a Mad Mad Prison

1988
Movie
86 min
Mandarin

Taiwanese comedy film.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Burt TopperGenres: Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

In this action-comedy, a group of inmates orchestrates an elaborate escape from a maximum-security prison. Their plan involves a series of hijinks and close calls as they attempt to outsmart the guards and the warden. The film follows their often chaotic journey as they navigate the challenges of freedom and their pursuit by law enforcement.

Critical Reception

It's a Mad, Mad Prison is a low-budget, direct-to-video action-comedy that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. It is generally regarded as a forgettable entry in the genre, appealing primarily to fans of B-movies and 80s direct-to-video action.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable and uninspired prison break film.

  • Features some dated action sequences that fail to impress.

  • Lacks significant plot development or memorable characters.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this obscure film, with limited available reviews suggesting it is a poorly executed and unengaging movie with a weak plot and low production values.

Fun Fact

The film was released direct-to-video in the United States and had a very limited theatrical release internationally, contributing to its obscurity.

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