A former boxer-turned-drug runner lands in a prison battleground after a deal gets deadly.A former boxer-turned-drug runner lands in a prison battleground after a deal gets deadly.A former boxer-turned-drug runner lands in a prison battleground after a deal gets deadly.
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Wow! That pretty much summarizes this entire movie.
This movie was quite an unexpecting surprise. And I dare say that this was without a doubt the best movie that I have seen Vince Vaughn in, and he was just phenomenal in this role.
The storyline in "Brawl in Cell Block 99" was quite good, and it grabbed my interest from the very beginning. The movie didn't let go until the very end, so you will be entertained from start till end.
There was a good flow to the storyline, which really helped to speed the movie along and make for a good, wholeheartedly movie experience.
They had a great ensemble of cast, which included Don Johnson and Udo Kier as well, aside from Vince Vaughn.
The special effects in "Brawl in Cell Block 99" were adequate, but the prosthetics especially the faces were horribly fake. And it was painstakingly clear that it was prosthetics being used. But luckily, this is the type of movie that is not overly dependent on having bedazzling special effects to function as an entertaining movie.
The ending, however, was sort of a slap in the face, to be blunt - pardon the pun. But, a good and entertaining movie movie nonetheless.
This movie was quite an unexpecting surprise. And I dare say that this was without a doubt the best movie that I have seen Vince Vaughn in, and he was just phenomenal in this role.
The storyline in "Brawl in Cell Block 99" was quite good, and it grabbed my interest from the very beginning. The movie didn't let go until the very end, so you will be entertained from start till end.
There was a good flow to the storyline, which really helped to speed the movie along and make for a good, wholeheartedly movie experience.
They had a great ensemble of cast, which included Don Johnson and Udo Kier as well, aside from Vince Vaughn.
The special effects in "Brawl in Cell Block 99" were adequate, but the prosthetics especially the faces were horribly fake. And it was painstakingly clear that it was prosthetics being used. But luckily, this is the type of movie that is not overly dependent on having bedazzling special effects to function as an entertaining movie.
The ending, however, was sort of a slap in the face, to be blunt - pardon the pun. But, a good and entertaining movie movie nonetheless.
I saw this for the first time recently. This movie was on my radar for a long time.
Having enjoyed S. Craig Zahler's Bone Tomahawk, Asylum Blackout n Dragged Across Street, i had huge expectations n this movie went beyond my expectations.
This movie is very engrossing n shockingly brutal.
This one has some witty dialogues n some humor.
Vince Vaughn gave a terrific performance n his character is amazeballs.
"Pretend like u r talking to god".
"He doesn't smell like nachos".
Having enjoyed S. Craig Zahler's Bone Tomahawk, Asylum Blackout n Dragged Across Street, i had huge expectations n this movie went beyond my expectations.
This movie is very engrossing n shockingly brutal.
This one has some witty dialogues n some humor.
Vince Vaughn gave a terrific performance n his character is amazeballs.
"Pretend like u r talking to god".
"He doesn't smell like nachos".
I was pretty much blown away by "Brawl in cell block 99". I was a big fan of S.Craig Zahler who Directed the film Bone Tomahawk. This film is better in many ways. I'm hooked on his genius.
To say the film is violent is an understatement but nothing any hardcore thriller/Horror fan hasn't seen before. This film delivers the violence, however, with a purpose and is almost just given the narrative. Zahler turns the protagonist into an antihero. With superb zeal.
I am a fan of Vince Vaughn and this film is a testament to his terrific range and ability as a great American actor. In fact, I think it's his finest performance to date. In the spirit of not divulging any spoilers, I will just give potential viewers my opinion of the film as a whole.
Supporting cast of Don Johnson, Udo Kier and Jennifer Carpenter are outstanding! Direction was phenomenal as it guides the viewer through the story line with such ease, in a hard to tell plot.
Nothing is gratuitous or overdone. It's simply a great story with simple plot, done in a purposeful way. For a film with 132 mins.runtime it goes very quickly. A testament to a great movie.
I have become a huge fans of S. Craig Zahler and can't wait to see his next film.
Fans of violent Thrillera told in a relevant way with great dialog, do not miss this film!!
Once again..,Bravo Vince Vaughn for a spectacular performance! It's hard to believe, after seeing this film, he spent most of his career in comedic roles.
To say the film is violent is an understatement but nothing any hardcore thriller/Horror fan hasn't seen before. This film delivers the violence, however, with a purpose and is almost just given the narrative. Zahler turns the protagonist into an antihero. With superb zeal.
I am a fan of Vince Vaughn and this film is a testament to his terrific range and ability as a great American actor. In fact, I think it's his finest performance to date. In the spirit of not divulging any spoilers, I will just give potential viewers my opinion of the film as a whole.
Supporting cast of Don Johnson, Udo Kier and Jennifer Carpenter are outstanding! Direction was phenomenal as it guides the viewer through the story line with such ease, in a hard to tell plot.
Nothing is gratuitous or overdone. It's simply a great story with simple plot, done in a purposeful way. For a film with 132 mins.runtime it goes very quickly. A testament to a great movie.
I have become a huge fans of S. Craig Zahler and can't wait to see his next film.
Fans of violent Thrillera told in a relevant way with great dialog, do not miss this film!!
Once again..,Bravo Vince Vaughn for a spectacular performance! It's hard to believe, after seeing this film, he spent most of his career in comedic roles.
Vince Vaughn does a great job of portraying a no-nonsense tough guy who doesn't mince his words in this prison drama. I was surprised how much i enjoyed this movie. His character brings to mind characters similar to what Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood and the like have played. There is a real intensity about this movie and his performance that is lacking in many action films these days. The supporting cast were good also but i thought Vince Vaughn totally carried this movie, which could have been way worse but for what he brought to it. Highly recommended for fans of old school movies of this genre.
First of all, if you are squeamish (even a little) DO NOT watch this movie. But if you've got the stomach for an extremely violent (and sometimes depressing) movie this might be worth your time.
Vince Vaughn does an excellent job. In fact, the acting in the whole movie is surprisingly good for a grindhouse-style flick. This is about a man in a bad, bad position, who bad things happen to, and who in turn does some very bad things. But if you can handle this type of movie you will be entertained.
The action is gritty to the point of being potentially sickening. I was disturbed, and yet I wish more movies took this approach to action. The fight scenes are not comic bookish like so many movies, rather they are brutal and somehow realistic. Honestly they were the best thing about this movie.
Don't expect a brawl in the sense that a whole cell block starts fighting riot style. This is more of a Bronson-esque "one man out for revenge" style of movie.
The only negative I noticed is that there were a few unbelievable parts regarding the prison system, but they were needed to drive the plot along in the direction it went. Viewers should really just suppress their disbelief (and gag reflexes) and just strap themselves in for the ride.
Recommended for anyone that can handle the darkness and appreciate the brutally gritty craziness that is this movie.
Vince Vaughn does an excellent job. In fact, the acting in the whole movie is surprisingly good for a grindhouse-style flick. This is about a man in a bad, bad position, who bad things happen to, and who in turn does some very bad things. But if you can handle this type of movie you will be entertained.
The action is gritty to the point of being potentially sickening. I was disturbed, and yet I wish more movies took this approach to action. The fight scenes are not comic bookish like so many movies, rather they are brutal and somehow realistic. Honestly they were the best thing about this movie.
Don't expect a brawl in the sense that a whole cell block starts fighting riot style. This is more of a Bronson-esque "one man out for revenge" style of movie.
The only negative I noticed is that there were a few unbelievable parts regarding the prison system, but they were needed to drive the plot along in the direction it went. Viewers should really just suppress their disbelief (and gag reflexes) and just strap themselves in for the ride.
Recommended for anyone that can handle the darkness and appreciate the brutally gritty craziness that is this movie.
Did you know
- TriviaThe prosthetics used in fight scenes to show injuries were made to look like 1970's style grindhouse effects.
- GoofsA prisoner in FRJ is one of the guards at Redleaf.
- Quotes
James: Are you ok?
Bradley Thomas: South of ok. North of cancer.
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor chose to reduce or remove moments of stronger. sadistic violence and injury detail in order to obtain a 15 classification. An uncut 18 classification was available.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Journey in the Brawl: The Making of 'Brawl in Cell Block 99' (2017)
- SoundtracksBuddy's Business
Written by S. Craig Zahler & Jeff Herriott
Performed by The O'Jays featuring Eddie Levert and Walter Williams Sr. (as Walter Williams)
Courtesy of Cinestate Publishing LLC
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- Brawl in Cell Block 99
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- Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA(as Redleaf Detention Center)
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- $64,453
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- 2h 12m(132 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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