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Darth Mattitude


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OK so for those dualists on this board.  Stone cold's new film is on the way...

Here are a couple of reviews from Angrymarks.com

Written by Stevie J. Source: Sean Redmond aka "BUMP N GRIND" and Eva Eva: The non-wrestling fan who knows nothing about AustinWhile watching this move you begin to feel reminiscent of The Running Man. The plot of this movie is to group together 10 notorious murderers who are all awaiting death sentences to battle each other on a almost undetectable island. Why? These men and women have the opportunity to fight for their freedom. They are purchased by a ruthless television mogul who is dead set on doing what no one has done - stream the deaths live on the internet, in an effort to reach more viewers than the Super Bowl.The movie is basically everything goes. Death by torture, instantaneous and sometimes with touches of comedic relief. Some parts are even hard to watch, and as the deaths progresses even some of the shows producers begin to feel indifferent about what they have set out to do. The Condemned holds nothing back and holds true to its R rating. In the film after a few scenes, Steve Austin eventually becomes your favorite. He does a great job and plays the good guy, if that is even possible in a role where he is pitted against nine others in a survival of the fittest 30-hour blood bathe. However, being the good guy in this movie, he attempts to not play the game that has been set-up for him to play, but every man has his limits. When he is pushed - Stone Cold goes to the extreme.The movie does not have a great cinematic plot that is Oscar worthy by far, but the movie does bring out questions of the morality of those who sign on to the internet viewing to watch the live death of people. The person sitting next to me (Sean) in the theatre asked if this was real life would I pay the money and watch online. My immediate response - absolutely not, his response was you are crazy, I would probably miss work to watch this in real life. With his response, I knew that everyone else in the theatre probably had the same mind set as him. Only confirming the movie's premonition - streaming live internet deaths would probably bring in more viewers than American Idol on elimination night. Sean Redmond: The wrestling fanFirst and foremost, the Fox Theatre was not sold out for this pre-screening as had been advertised. But nevertheless, it definitely had a wrestling event feel as opposed to a movie premiere. Security was extra tight as no cameras or camera phones were permitted in the building whatsoever. Various WWE superstars entered the theatre to all types of adulation from the fans, who simply wanted to get a glimpse of their favorite (or not-so-favorite) WWE Superstars.In a nutshell, the film is 'The Running Man' meets 'Survivor'. Ten convicts are paid for under the table from prisons around the globe to compete in an elimination style competition where the last man (or woman as there are two female convicts) alive after 36 hours is granted his/her freedom and a healthy monetary sum. The mastermind behind all this? A ruthless television producer, ironically reminiscent of McMahon himself, who aspires to do Super Bowl numbers by way of streaming the competition live on the internet.Your favorite ex-wrestler and mine, Nathan Jones, has a role as one of the sadistic convicts. Considering Jones real-life past, the role wasnt much of a stretch for him. Too bad he wasnt as impressive in the ring as he is on the silver screen. Austins character, Jack Conrad, is typical Austin: witty one-liners, badass cowboy attitude and a whole lot of whoop-ass. I actually found myself wanting him to say What? or give one of the bad guys a stunner. Theres not a whole lot of dialogue on Austins behalf. When he does speak, its exactly what you would expect from the Texas Rattlesnake, not withstanding one sentimental scene that portrays Austin a bit differently than were used to seeing. Yes, Stone Cold has a soft side.As for the movie itself, its pretty damn violent. The film is Rated R (no pun intended) and certainly isnt for kids under 15. Im knocking on thirty and even I found myself turning my head at some of the fight scenes. Austin gets to use language Im sure he wishes he could use on WWE television. Again, its certainly not a movie for kids. With that being said, there is still plenty of comedy and even a bit of romance in the film.All in all, the movie is about as predictable as WWE programming has become these days, yet it still manages to entertain. I havent seen 'See No Evil' or 'The Marine', but to be a low-budget WWE Films production, I was impressed. The fight scenes and explosions certainly werent as cheesy as I had expected. My girlfriend, who had no prior knowledge of Austin, enjoyed the film, which is saying a lot. After the end credits, you heard the glass breakso you know what was next. Stone Cold came out, thanked the fans, the producer, director, etc. and for some reason he gave special recognition to JBL. He did his usual beer routine and that was that.-Sean BUMP N GRIND Redmond
Im looking forward to it for sure.

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How long before the 'online' versions get out. I have a friend.........

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The poster.

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So it's starring "THE" Vinnie Jones eh?

Basically the plot is more of a rip off of Battle Royale meets Running Man than anything else. Unfortunately, Battle Royale > most films ever made, so...

But at least it doesn't have Cena in it...


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For those of you intrested it's now available on R1 DVD.... It can't be as bad as The Marine (In most shops bargain buckets for £5 currently well Asda, WH Smith, Virgin, HMV and Woolworths) can it?

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You couldn't pay me to watch The Marine but this one I might just to see how badly they rip off Battle Royale...

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Get this. Lionsgate (The Distributor) think that they might release The Condemned on a limited release (Meaning London and other key Cities usually Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Birmingham) because they think Vinnie Jones has drawing power..!??!?!?

And THe Marine is worse than you can possibly imagine. Whoever thought this would have been a good idea needs to be shot.

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The Condemned is on its way to DVD. Look for a compo on CPC Movies real soon:

THE CONDEMNED

EXPLODING ONTO DVD 24TH MARCH 2008


TEN PEOPLE WILL FIGHT. . . NINE WILL DIE . . . GAME ON.

On a remote island, the most vicious form of illegal entertainment is about to go.online. Ten contestants all inmates already on death-row, are pitted against one another in a sadistic game of life and death. After thirty hours, the last one left alive will go free. All the players are ruthless killers.

The game is to stay alive.

THE CONDEMNED stars World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin as Jack Conrad, a death row prisoner in a corrupt Central American prison, a hell hole on earth. In a bizarre twist, Conrad is purchased by a wealthy television producer to take part in an illegal reality game show. Brought to a remote desolate island, Conrad finds himself trapped in a fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world. With no chance of escape and millions of viewers watching the uncensored violence online Conrad must use all his murderous strength and skills to remain the last man standing.his only chance of freedom.

With explosive devices strapped to their ankles, set to detonate in exactly thirty hours, the contestants are on the clock to survive. Killing off the other contestants seems the best option but Jack Conrad wants out and looks to escape this new hell on earth. As the games begin, people are stabbed, necks are broken, profanity abounds as evil TV producer and game mastermind Ian Breckel (Robert Mammone The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions) watches this mess delightedly, despite his co-workers, distraught reactions as moral and ethical lines are crossed. The FBI are on a mission to track the source and close it down but will they be too late?

Jam-packed with brutal fighting sequences, explosive action and special effects, THE CONDEMNED is a non-strop thrill ride co-starring notorious hard-man Vinnie Jones (Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, X-Men: The Last Stand) and Rick Hoffman (Hostel). Directed and co-written by Scott Wiper.

The newest action hero to hit screens Stone Cold Steve Austin gives a visceral, energetic performance and relishes the role of violent contestant Jack Conrad who is determined to be the winner of this unrelenting game. With awesome fight scenes, guy on girl action and some amazing explosive sequences, THE CONDEMNED is full-throttle heart-pounding action at its very best.

It also asks how far people will go to be entertained? In a gladiatorial style similar to that of legendary films Running Man and Battle Royale, THE CONDEMNED is no holes barred blood sport so be prepared to sit back and watch the fight of your life, up close and personal.

Rammed with truckloads of action and gun play guaranteed to quench the thirst of the most hungry action fans THE CONDEMNED explodes onto DVD on the 24th March 2008.


THE CONDEMNED

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

* Featurette: The Making Of The Condemned
* Capital Carnage Reunion A Look Back at the First Meeting of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vinnie Jones in 1998
* Audio Commentaries with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Writer/Director Scott Wiper
* Stone Cold at Movie World Exclusive Footage
* Storyboard Sequences
* Theatrical Trailer

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Oooh oooh can I review this one please? wink.gif

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I understand it makes Battle Royale look like a 1 star movie......

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Hmm that's pretty cool that Austin does an audio comentary. I'll pick this up.

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