squaremilenews I can't believe it is because the violence scenes are stomach-churning rather than comedic. There is eye-gouging; face stamping; leg-breaking; arm breaking and a bit of electrocution, but that's just a bit of light relief compared to everything else. This is not a prison-movie really because Vince Vaughan finds himself in some sort of castle dungeon run by black-clad fascists led by cigar-smoking Don Johnson, who is the dictator of his own private fiefdom, which somehow is part of the US penal system. We have a hint Vaughan's character was a boxer earlier in life, but now he's an expert in all martial arts, taking down armed prison wardens and hardened gangsters bare-handed. All in, all a rather bizarre watch.

echoman-net It took me half the film to realize this guy was trying to speak with an Oakie, hillbilly, coal miner, blue ridge mountains, country roads accent. I don't know where he's from but Vince ain't from any of those places. Once I got the accent figured I realized this flick is just another stupid, crude, flimsy attempt at white trash prison noir...... for the redneck in all of us!

amgee-89551 It was really good. It was very gritty and brutal. It had that grind-house feel to it. Its definitely #vincevaughn best performance for years. The supporting cast did a good job also. I totally recommend this film. 7/10

kosmasp The title could not be clearer and still the amount and level of violence still may take some by surprise. That doesn't mean you don't have a story or rather character development. Great acting, great choreography and a very powerful story, that really can be gripping. Our main character may not be a perfect role model, but he is very charismatic.And things happen, especially when he has to team up and do things that go against his moral code. So even when he decides to do the right thing, that gets him into trouble - and therefor also the people he loves and holds dear to him. From there ... well it's one of the best prison movies out there, if you don't mind the visceral and brutal things that are happening on screen ...