Good movie. Stephen Dorff does a great job, as does Val Kilmer.
Unlike most movies centered around prison, they don't throw you into the rape scenes. The threats are certainly implied several times, but most of the violence you'll see on-screen is just inmate on inmate fighting.
Pretty good mix of plot, action, and a touch of backstory.
You knew where the characters were coming from most of the time.
They could have explained more about what made Lt. Jackson the way he was.
I don't find a lot of replay value here, though.
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A loving family man with a promising future, Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff) suddenly loses everything when he accidentally kills the burglar who broke into his home. Convicted of involuntary manslaughter, Wade is sentenced to spend the next three years inside a maximum security facility where the rules of society no longer apply. Forced to share a cell with a notorious mass murderer (Val Kilmer) and subjected to brutal beatings orchestrated by the sadistic head prison guard (Harold Perrineau), Wade soon realizes he's in for the fight of his life and must become the toughest FELON of them all if he's to survive the block. For what doesnt kill you only makes you stronger. And in state prison, only the strongest will survive.
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Package Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches; 2.55 Ounces
- Item model number : 4095461
- Director : Ric Waugh
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, AC-3, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Run time : 1 hour and 44 minutes
- Release date : August 12, 2008
- Actors : Stephen Dorff, Harold Perrineau, Sam Shepard, Val Kilmer, Tait Fletcher
- Dubbed: : French
- Subtitles: : English, French
- Producers : Dan Keston, Vincent Newman, Tucker Tooley
- Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B001AK3S4O
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
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I worked as a shift supervisor on death row at Holman Prison in Alabama for over 23 years. This movie to me was more about John Smith. I could relate to his friendship with Gordan. His final letter to Porter, where he would take out the population of the World really struck a nerve in me. I knew he meant it. I personally have been involved in several such situations, but John's final letter to Porter really tore my heart out. This is a prison movie recommended by an old head that will not disappoint.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
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I am a certified couch potato and love to watch movies and TV. This is one of the best 'prison' movies or movie for that matter that I have seen, and I've seen my fair share! Val Kilmer and Stephen Dorff are phenomenal and Harold Perrineau, Nate Parker and Nick Chinlund are awesome. After looking at some of the same TV shows and movies over and over (how's that for a waste of paying prime), I came across a movie that seemed interesting and I hit the jackpot.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018
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It's not a terrible movie, and it starts out as an honest indictment of how screwed up the laws are when it comes to self defense and protecting your home and family, and at times it feels like a documentary, but it ultimately dissolves into this unrealistic "the real world isn't the real world" flick. Worth a watch.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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A guy protecting his family gets the wrong end of the stick. And now he has to survive in prison by leaving his past life and becoming one of the inmates to survive.
I really enjoyed this story, some didn’t and trash talk it. The premise of it is simple, a man trying to survive in prison so he can return to his wife and child
I really enjoyed this story, some didn’t and trash talk it. The premise of it is simple, a man trying to survive in prison so he can return to his wife and child
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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Not much to say about this... it comes off as a different version of the movie Shot Caller (which I enjoyed more than this). Perhaps this is version 1.0 of the script.
I suspect if you like this movie, you'll like Shot Caller more.
I suspect if you like this movie, you'll like Shot Caller more.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
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I like both Shotcaller or Felon evenly.
This one has it's own taste although both are prison movie.
Every charactors are so lovely.
The each moments made me so axious to see next.
Thriller action movie which is top notch.
This one has it's own taste although both are prison movie.
Every charactors are so lovely.
The each moments made me so axious to see next.
Thriller action movie which is top notch.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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My favorite movie of all time !! Love the story line has me on the edge of my seat the whole time ! Would definitely recommend!!
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Based on real life events!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2013Verified Purchase
After accidently killing the burglar who broke into his home, even though the burglar was running away, Wade is arrested. After being sentenced to 3 years in a maximum security prison, in SHU I believe, he learns he needs to toughen up. He has to share a cell with mass murder, John, who isn't as bad as his crime is depicted and who teaches Wade a lesson or two on reality and life!
A friend recommended this to me and I'm glad she did. It was an interesting watch, not what I was expecting at all. I googled it afterwards as I was intrigued and found out it was based on events that happened in a Californian prison in the 90s. The ending was touching and nearly brought a tear to my eyes.
A friend recommended this to me and I'm glad she did. It was an interesting watch, not what I was expecting at all. I googled it afterwards as I was intrigued and found out it was based on events that happened in a Californian prison in the 90s. The ending was touching and nearly brought a tear to my eyes.
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Paul Nicholson
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one of the best prison films ever made
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2019Verified Purchase
cracking gritty and violent prison thriller with great cast and story line. Val Kilmer hits the spot in a film that is great from start to finish, recommended and a film i never tire of watching. GREAT GREAT GREAT
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2014Verified Purchase
Excellence storyline.
to think this is based on true story is mind-blowing.
He was the chosen one to have that kind of patch. After that experience he's a strong guy with incredible good heart.
Very good movie, good picture, good acting, good ending.
No problem with the delivery and as for price its worth the additional to DVD collection.
to think this is based on true story is mind-blowing.
He was the chosen one to have that kind of patch. After that experience he's a strong guy with incredible good heart.
Very good movie, good picture, good acting, good ending.
No problem with the delivery and as for price its worth the additional to DVD collection.
kieran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasantly surprised!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2015Verified Purchase
This was recommended by a friend,and I was really pleasantly suprised by this film.Its harsh in parts but has a lot of emotion and drama in the acting and both steven dorff and val kilmer were excellent.Enjoyed it!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2020Verified Purchase
As described, brand new and good quality. Postage was great. Will be using again for more films.
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