The Jailhouse
Small town, the American dream. A blue-collar family living the idyllic rural lifestyle. Nothing is out of place save for the lacking white picket fence - and the old JAIL that occupies the 2nd floor of their century-old home. Seth Delray knew the possibilities before he moved his wife and two kids into the old jailhouse, but the Sheriff assured him that it would take an act of God to put that place back into service. Times were tight, and it was just too good of a deal to refuse. That is, until the county jail caught fire. The Sheriff's hands were tied and he had to put displaced inmates anywhere he could find iron bars with a locking door. The Delray house was his only option. For Seth the worst wasn't the criminals locked like animals in the soiled cages above his living room. It was the mortal fear in his children's eyes, it was the piercing cold looks from his wife. It was that deep..
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Plot Summary
A young man, with a troubled past and a strong sense of justice, finds himself entangled in a dangerous situation when he tries to protect a woman from a powerful local gangster. His efforts to bring the criminal to justice lead him into conflict with corrupt officials and organized crime within the confines of a prison, testing his resolve and forcing him to confront the true meaning of freedom and retribution.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to a convoluted plot and predictable narrative. While some praised the action sequences and Raghava Lawrence's performance, the overall sentiment was that the movie failed to deliver a compelling cinematic experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, and it did not perform well at the box office.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its action sequences but criticized for a weak and predictable plot.
- Raghava Lawrence's performance was a highlight for some, but couldn't save the film.
- The movie was considered a disappointing attempt at a crime drama.
Google audience: Google user reviews were not widely available or documented for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific audience likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly delayed multiple times before its eventual release in 2009.
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