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Well-acted and realistically-executed drama, speaking to the often satirical world of sensationalistic TV and ratings-hungry suits. It's very nice to see Eva Mendes in a strong central performance. The underrated Jay Hernandez and veteran Andre Braugher lend fine support in their supporting roles.

GRUESOME BUT INTRIQUING. EXPLODING HEADS AND FACES ARE OK IN MOVIES,BUT NO WORRIES OF EVER SEEING THIS ON TV SINCE THIS COUNTRY DOESN'T EVEN HAVE THE BALLS TO AIR EXECUTIONS... BUT PRETEND IS OK.

I received the movie in good condition. The plot is a little odd but it was pretty good.

This movie was kind of in bad taste. Yes, we've seen movies where the often thought reality of trying to do anything to increase viewers and TV ratings is the norm. But, this is purely cold hearted ratings sensationalism that really puts Eva Mendes in a bad light for me.

I love Eva Mendes, but I can't seem to find one of her films that would be worth owning. She was actually the executive producer of this film, and right from the start, her cold-hearted ambition as a powerful sinister television executive really put me off. That of her offering a visual self-killing of contestants on television just to benefit herself and television ratings. This would really reduce the integrity of television itself and really show a disrespect for all moral decency and humanity.

I didn't even feel bad that she was killed in the end. I don't think people like her (like the role she played) should be allowed to even be in charge of seeking entertainment for television viewers. Playing God and executioner just for entertainment and self gain. I wonder what they would have done if the fifth person squeezed off a blank from the gun. Would the sixth and final contestant still have to pull the trigger knowing that it would be the real bullet, or would they morally say that it was not necessary. And, would they give him the five million dollars also, or would they say that only five people were to be paid because the sixth player was suppose to die?

Anyway Eva. I'm still hoping a better film with you in it will come out someday. This one was psychologically disappointing and not one I'd watch again any time soon.