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After the system fails Wade Porter (Stephen Dorff), a man who inadvertently killed an intruder in his home while justly protecting his wife and son, the family man faces three years in a maximum security prison where every rule he has ever lived by is thrown out the window. To make matters worse, Porter doesn't get along with his new cellmate (Val Kilmer), most likely because the guy is an epically notorious mass murderer. In order to make it out of his sentence alive, between vicious prisoners and the sadistic machinations of the corrupt Warden Lt. Jackson (Harold Perrineau, Lost), Porter has to transform himself into the toughest, meanest cat in the joint. This gritty actioner comes from writer-director Ric Roman Waugh, a popular stuntman who has worked on such films as Universal Soldier, Road House, Total Recall and Lethal Weapon 2.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Construction business owner Wade Porter(Stephen Dorff)accidentally kills a home intruder and is sentenced to three years in a maximum security prison.There he is cellmates with notorious mass killer John Smith(Val Kilmer)all the while trying to stay under the radar and out of the clutches of sadistic head guard Jackson(Harold Perrinau).
Uncompromising but riveting and brilliantly shaded prison drama is head and shoulders the best release from Sony's Fight Factory Series.Dorff is terrific as is Kilmer and with a supporting cast numbering Sam Shepard,Anne Archer and crucially Marisol Nichols as Porter's partner,writer and director Waugh's pungent,beautifully layered script is given it's full justice.Felon makes Oz look like a cartoon as it plays out it's hand of being a subtle indictment of the U.S penal system,a detailed character piece and a brutal actioner with some skill.
Remarkably cliche free, it can be excused going a little crowd pleasing in the final act because Felon is both superb entertainment and a thoughtful examination of how somebody's humanity and resolve can be severely tested after making one mistake in a largely good life and the consequences that are meted out by a system that only cares about the system.
A knockout of a film and deserves to be better known.
The one extra is a short docu which shows just how far Waugh was prepared to go to make Felon as realistic as possible.
Uncompromising but riveting and brilliantly shaded prison drama is head and shoulders the best release from Sony's Fight Factory Series.Dorff is terrific as is Kilmer and with a supporting cast numbering Sam Shepard,Anne Archer and crucially Marisol Nichols as Porter's partner,writer and director Waugh's pungent,beautifully layered script is given it's full justice.Felon makes Oz look like a cartoon as it plays out it's hand of being a subtle indictment of the U.S penal system,a detailed character piece and a brutal actioner with some skill.
Remarkably cliche free, it can be excused going a little crowd pleasing in the final act because Felon is both superb entertainment and a thoughtful examination of how somebody's humanity and resolve can be severely tested after making one mistake in a largely good life and the consequences that are meted out by a system that only cares about the system.
A knockout of a film and deserves to be better known.
The one extra is a short docu which shows just how far Waugh was prepared to go to make Felon as realistic as possible.
Format:DVD
Well, try not to end up in ANY prison! This film depicts the events that could occur from one unlucky situation happening in the middle of the night. Stephen Dorff plays construction business owner Wade Porter who seems to have a decent future ahead. He's just been approved for a loan for his business, his wife and young son are happy at home. One night a burglar is discovered in the room of Porter's son. This leads to confrontation between the burglar and Porter resulting in the death of the burglar. Porter is then sentenced to three years imprisonment and the nightmare begins.
Val Kilmer also stars in this film and plays mass murderer John Smith. Nate Parker provides a fine performance in his role as Officer James Collins, questioning the ethics of Lieutenant Jackson played by Harold Perrineau.
The harsh realities of life in a US jail are on display here. I didn't really like the ending as it seemed too convenient and I feel unrealistic.
A fine film on the whole, worth a watch.
Val Kilmer also stars in this film and plays mass murderer John Smith. Nate Parker provides a fine performance in his role as Officer James Collins, questioning the ethics of Lieutenant Jackson played by Harold Perrineau.
The harsh realities of life in a US jail are on display here. I didn't really like the ending as it seemed too convenient and I feel unrealistic.
A fine film on the whole, worth a watch.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Watched this last night and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Dont let the tacky synopsis written by amazon put you off, this isnt some cheap 'Vin Diesel' style punch-fest, this is actually a very gruesome look at life in a top-security prison (albeit with some action movie elements thrown in). This is obviously no shawshank redemption but it is a well acted, enjoyable and believable movie. Highly recommended!.. Also couldn'd believe that John Smith, the mass murderer, was played by Val Kilmer.. he was completely unrecognisable! Anyway go buy this as its excellent.
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Grainy but good
This is a very good film and worth a watch. The story and acting are excellent.
The picture was a bit grainy but this actually adds to the feel of the film. Read more
The picture was a bit grainy but this actually adds to the feel of the film. Read more
Published 22 months ago by supergeek
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I looked for the cheapest option and highest review and the vendor was good on both accounts, the dvd arrived earlier than stated and in prestine condition
Published on 27 May 2010 by J. Clarke
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Felon [DVD] [2008] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC
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Published on 28 April 2010 by Mr. Mohamed Yakoubi
Darwin rules!
Adapt and survive - or don't and don't seems to be the message of this film.
And the Stephen Dorff character has to adapt pronto after quickly being inaugurated into the... Read more
And the Stephen Dorff character has to adapt pronto after quickly being inaugurated into the... Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by still searching
Great
Brilliant film, one of the best ive seen in ages. Great acting, very emotional and generally an all round awesome film. Well worth buying.
Published on 1 April 2010 by Mr. D. L. Selwood
A brutal but great film. Val Kilmer really good!
I watched this film on Channel 5 last night and it was the best film I've watched in ages.
Val Kilmer is a really great character and Stephen Dorff is so convincing you want... Read more
Val Kilmer is a really great character and Stephen Dorff is so convincing you want... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Rachel Parrott
surprised, like everyone else !
Like many other reviewers I was surprised at just how great a movie this is. Believable, reasonably intelligent and totally engrossing with some great acting by all the cast. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Agent Cooper
Pressie
Gave this as a pressie for my brother and he loves it to bits, i real lads movie!
Published on 25 Aug 2009 by Julie Alexander
A must see
What can i say, it had me gripped from start to end, a few violent bloody scenes, but what an amazing film....glad i have bought this dvd it will defo get some use.
Published on 14 July 2009 by Ms. K. Herson
One of the best films I've seen this year
I didn't know what to expect, and to be honest I'm neither here are there about Val Kilmer, but this film was very good ... a bit obvious, but good. Read more
Published on 11 July 2009 by M. Scarlett
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