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The Condemned

The Condemned

Action · Thriller · 2007

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.

Movie details

The Condemned

“10 will fight, 9 will die. You get to watch.”

2007 Action · Thriller 1h 54m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Scott Wiper

Written by

Scott Wiper · Rob Hedden

Steve Austin

Steve Austin

Conrad

Vinnie Jones

Vinnie Jones

McStarley

Robert Mammone

Robert Mammone

Breckel

Tory Mussett

Tory Mussett

Julie

Madeleine West

Madeleine West

Sarah Cavanaugh

Rick Hoffman

Rick Hoffman

'Goldy' Goldman

Sullivan Stapleton

Sullivan Stapleton

Special Agent Wilkins

Court is in session

Put The Condemned on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.