The Condemned (2007)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Scott Wiper

Writers (WGA):

Scott Wiper (screenplay) and
Rob Hedden (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

27 April 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime | Thriller

Tagline:

The fight is on.

Plot:

Jack Conrad is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going to the sole survivor.

Plot Keywords:

Death | Desolate Island | Island | Fight To The Death | Underwater

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Steve Austin	...	Conrad
Vinnie Jones	...	McStarley
Robert Mammone	...	Breckel
Tory Mussett	...	Julie (as Victoria Mussett)
Manu Bennett	...	Paco
Madeleine West	...	Sarah Cavanaugh
Rick Hoffman	...	'Goldy' Goldman
Christopher Baker	...	Eddie C
Sam Healy	...	Bella (as Samantha Healy)
Luke Pegler	...	Baxter
Masa Yamaguchi	...	Saiga
Emelia Burns	...	Yasantwa
Dasi Ruz	...	Rosa
Marcus Johnson	...	Kreston Mackie
Nathan Jones	...	Petr

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive strong brutal violence, and for language.

Runtime:

USA:113 min | Germany:114 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish | German

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Certification:

USA:R | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) | Singapore:NC-16 | Portugal:M/18 | UK:18 | Australia:MA | Malaysia:(Banned) | Germany:18 | New Zealand:R18 | Finland:K-15 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | South Korea:18 | Argentina:16 | Peru:18 | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Company:

Lionsgate

Trivia:

Steve Austin was originally offered the part Vinnie Jones plays, but after WWE decided to make the movie in their WWE Films department, they gave Steve Austin the lead role.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the private jet with the combatants lands in the secret location it appears as "Aitape Papua New Guinea". In reality, that airstrip could not take anything more than a twin otter, let alone a Lear jet.

Quotes:

Jack Conrad: You know, I don't know who you are, and I don't care. But I don't play games.
Ian Breckel: You don't have to win... but everbody plays

Soundtrack:

Souljacker Part 1

A surprisingly good movie.

This movie is definitely the best movie that the WWE has put out to the public. I got it through my mail account just as a whim, not expecting much from it. I was really surprised how well this movie was put together. The plot is strong: 10 people, who are all on death row for various crimes, are brought to an island by a rich man. The objective: be the last person standing in 30 hours and you will be set free. The entire "game" is broadcast over the internet. The characters are very well casted. Steve Austin makes a great lead character, while Vinnie Jones (Juggernaut from X-men 3), and the many other characters create a real sense of danger and desperation. I would definitely recommend you do not pass this one up. It can be a great movie to watch alone, but is more fun to watch in a group. If you're in the movie store, pick up a copy. You won't be disappointed.