The Condemned (DVD, 2007, Widescreen)

World Wrestling Entertainment has officially broken down Hollywood's Door.
'The Condemned' (starring Stone Cold Steve Austin), is about 10 prisoners fighting to the death in a contest where only one is supposed to get out alive.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is the latest Wrestler; following in the footsteps now of "The Rock" ('Scorpion King', 'Rundown', 'Be Cool', 'Walking Tall', 'Gridiron Gang'), "Kane" ('See No Evil'), John Cena ('The Marine') to become a movie star, in 'The Condemned'. (Although he did already cameo in "The Longest Yard' remake from Adam Sandler prior to this break-out solo-film).
The bullet-headed performer unleashes magnetism, amiable personality, healthy sense of humor, and talent. The action is what we are accustomed-to in successfully-fun & exciting action genre. Interestingly, according to the film's press notes, Austin himself brought the script to the producers.
This is one of those action movies in which there is essentially no line between the good guys and the bad guys. Ian Breckel (Robert Mammone) expects to make a large fortune by beaming this live-action snuff contest live over the Internet, justifying what he is doing by pointing out that they are all Death Row Inmates.
Of the 10 Death Row Inmates, 8 are purely cannon fodder, their deaths as inevitable as they are grisly. But no kidding - it's expected to be that way when we watch any action-film. But the two remaining might or might-not survive (and don't automatically bank on Austin -- NO SPOILER HERE but it's not assured). These two are the worst of the Inmates. Jack Conrad (Austin), trained by the U.S. Military to be a cold-blooded killer, is a Special Forces guy who specializes in undercover "Black-Ops." The Guatemalan Operation that landed him a Death Sentence was but the last in a series of lethal assignments. "He's probably killed more people than anyone on that island," a representative from the Department of Defense claims.
Opposite him is his British Counterpart Ewan McStarley (a snarling Vinnie Jones), also Special Forces, imprisoned in Africa for killing 17 men and raping nine women in a Rwandan village. He also rapes one of the two women on the island and he cheats at the game, the sexual violence and his chicanery making him the bad guy. But it is a tough call. Neither Conrad nor McStarley are people anyone would want to run into in a dark alley — or even broad daylight.
The psycho as hero, what a concept, and these two victims pit massive testosterone into their purpose. 'The Condemned' does exceptionally well in it's cinematography and choreography of scripted violence. (Why again, I add WWE Wrestlers are succeeding in acting; as Wrestling has long-been scripted acting mixed with choreographed violence). Director Scott Wiper does know a thing or two about providing visceral, bone-crunching thrills, while also stimulating with visual effects in scenes that are a sadist's dream.
This 'Battle-To-The-Death' is action-flick genre at it's best. Academy-Award?? NO !!!! Fun & Exciting?? You Betta' Believe It !!!!
See This !!!! As Good as Action-Films Go !!!!
Welcome Stone Cold to Hollywood !!!!

great deal that is why i bought this movie, dont own it so another to add to my collection of 100 hope it is good

I saw this movie in Theaters, so I loved. I saw it on eBay for sale at an awesome price, I decided it was a no brainer. I am glad I purchased this DVD. Lots of non stop action. Great movie for any action movie lover.

i enjoyed the movie very much. i had been looking for it for a very long time and could not find it anywhere. so when i decided to check ebay and saw it for such a low price i knew i had to buy it. i am very pleased with it.

Pro Wrestler Steve Austin portrays a prisoner fighting for his life on an illegal tv reality show that promises cash and release for the last man or woman standing. Wisely not calling for Austin to do heavy acting but giving him plenty of action instead. A very entertaining entry in this genre.

This was the first movie I have ever bought on e-bay i have been skeptical because i couldn't see it first hand. But the movie came fast and it played. The movie is in great shape and Thank you so much for having it.

This is an awesome movie and a must for any collection. I personally enjoyed it and will for a long time. Stone Cold steve austin is just great in this. I didn't think a wrestler could make a movie but he does in this action packed production.

Very good movie with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Action packed but does have some content not suitable for under 13.
A good movie for someone that is into pro wrestling, was bought as a gift for Christmas.

Great movie with great action, Stone Cold Steve Austin's 1st movie! so it's a must have for every Stone Cold Fan/collectors.

I thought this film was great a bit gory, but not over the top like some of todays recent releases..Movie opens with a film crews decision to do a reality based cyber show..so they hook up cameras throughout a small island take 10 of the meaneast death row inmates and drop them onto the island only 9 make it to the island alive..once there they have to kill or be killed, the one left standing when it's over gets his freedom..here's the twist to keep them from trying to escape and to force them to do what they are told a ankle band is placed on them that holds an explosive enough to kill them instantly..they have only 30 hours..when one inmate sets his sights on a bigger kill he places himself into a race against time to reach his final destination along the way he's forced to defend himself while at the same time keeping his sanity in a insane predicament..Stone Cold Steve Austin was a wonderful choice for the lead in this film..Money well spent we are happy with this one..oh yes very happy!

I was very shocked that a viewed movie like that didn't even so much as have a small scratch on it. Thank you for taking such good care with it. It made for a very nice addition to my collection of movies. Was sent to me in a good enough packege to keep it safe also...Thanks again! Would purchase other items from you anytime. Karen Lloyd.

Action action action non stop action. Steve Auston is excelent in this WWE film. I think the film real makes you think about your morals and what is "over the line" I totaly recomend the film.

Family of 4, ages 10 to 47. We liked it. Action packed. Along the lines of your typical "boom, bang, shoot 'em up" stories. On the other hand, we are Steve Austin fans, so it was cool to see him as his bada*s self in a movie role.

Im a WWE fan who saw this film and decided that its not that bad for a DVD released film. Although parts of the acting and film making have little hickcups along the way, this film is no different to your Chuck Norris or Rambo action films and is good value as long as you don't take it too seriously.This film is much better than previous WWE fims ( The Marine,See No Evil)and will only get better. This movie will appeal for Wrestling fans and action film fans who like a few fight scenes and explosions. Overall good value film, without being great 2.5 out or 5 rating.

Very unusally graphic,better have strong stomach. Otherwise good show to watch,but I would restrict it to adults only. Great acting by Austin,typical Stone Cold. Myself I liked it alot,everyone to their own opinion.

It was in better condition than I was expecting!!!!I will be buying more from ebay's half.com I always get great quality from the sellers.

Not near as good as I would have expected in an action type flick. Stone Cold Steve was stilted and not at all comfortable with his acting ability. Perhaps he should stick to wrestling? Not the worst time I have ever killed watching a B- movie but certainly not the best either.

by far this is the best wwe movie stone cold shows he has the chops to act lets hope that more stone cold movies are forthcoming AAA++++

This was a great movie for those who enjoy violence, competition, betrayal, and what bad people will do in order to literally survive. Some of the seens are hard to watch even for me. Having said that I truely enjoyed the movie.

An excellent action movie. BE WARNED--this film is not for children to see, or for people who find violence offensive. There are a lot of adult themes going on besides people being killed, some of which are very violently portrayed. Steve Austin does a good job of acting the SOB that he portrayed as a wrestler. The only problem I had was with the hand-held camera work during the fight scenes, done to give more of a moving action sequence. It made it difficult to follow with the eye at times. Otherwise, I found it to be a very entertaining movie, start to finish.

Was A GREAT MOVIE,THE best From StoneCOld.I decided to buy it because it was at a LOW PRICE,AND ASLO ITS STONECOLD AT HIS BEST!

my son loved the movie. was a great buying experence. I would denfinitly buy again from this seller

I loved this movie when I saw it for the first time and just had to have it for myself. I decided to buy it because I couldn't a find a store that sold it so the only one I could get it was buying it online.

The Condemned starring Stone Cold Steve Austin from the WWE was a good action flick. Similar plot and storyline to Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Running Man, where Austin stars as military agent Jack Conrad who is rotting away in prison in El Salvador. Conrad is offered a chance at clemency if he is the "winner" of a ten participant reality show-snuff film, broadcast on the Internet at $49.95. The action is good, but not great. Some of the ten participants (Nathan Jones, Masa Yamaguchi) are wasted, and the writing could have certainly been improved. The best part of the movie is definitely the final twenty minutes. What doesn't make any sense whatsoever is Austin destroying a helicopter with entertainment mogul Ian Breckel inside by throwing a bomb hundreds of feet in the air. That is totally impossible, if Austin had an arm like that, he could be earning $20 Million a year with the Yankees. Also purchased The Marine (John Cena) which is far superior in terms of plot and being believable.