Brawl in Cell Block 99

Name: Brawl in Cell Block 99
Director: S. Craig Zahler
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2017-01-01
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Carpenter, Don Johnson, Udo Kier, Geno Segers

2017Dir. S. Craig Zahler2h 12m

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Runtime2h 12m

Released2017

Budget$10M

Box office$64K

DirectorS. Craig Zahler

About This Movie

Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a gritty slice of prison life wrapped in a violent tableau. The film's tone is bleak but compelling, really capturing the desperation of its main character, played by Vince Vaughn, whose transformation from boxer to drug courier is as brutal as the shootouts he gets into. The pacing is deliberate, giving weight to each violent encounter, and the practical effects are strikingly realistic, amplifying the rawness of the fight scenes. Themes of loyalty and survival pepper the narrative, making it more than just an action flick. Vaughn delivers a surprising performance, embodying both physicality and vulnerability that keeps you engaged throughout. It's not your standard prison film; it really digs into the psyche of its characters amidst all the chaos.

Dark and intense atmosphere throughout.Outstanding practical effects elevate the violence.Vince Vaughn's performance stands out in a unique role.