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Fortress 2 [DVD]

Christopher Lambert (Actor), Beth Toussaint (Actor), Geoff Murphy (Director) | Format: DVD
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Christopher Lambert, Beth Toussaint, Willie Garson, Aidan Ostrogovich, David Roberson
  • Directors: Geoff Murphy
  • Writers: John Flock, Peter Doyle, Steven Feinberg, Troy Neighbors
  • Producers: Craig Berenson, John Flock, Romain Schroeder
  • Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language: French
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000056CRU

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From Amazon.co.uk

Christopher Lambert stars in Fortress 2, a straight-to-video sequel to the 1992 original. You just know it's gonna be good. Here he reprises his role as John Brennick, former leader of the Resistance and thorn in the side of the Men-Tel Corporation. In the first movie, Brennick escaped from and destroyed Men-Tel's high-tech "inescapable" prison. In the 10 years since then, he's gotten himself a house in the woods and some horses, and has illegally procreated with his wife. When Resistance members find him and try to recruit him back into the cause, the bad guys are not far behind, and after some two-dollar action scenes he finds himself captured and thrown into MEN-TEL's brand-new prison, which happens to be orbiting the Earth. Surely, nobody could ever escape from this! Except maybe, just maybe John Brennick! The plot is even more predictable than the placement of the co-ed shower scenes, to the point that you can practically quote the dialogue before it's spoken, with the only surprises being which cliché they're going to use, and when. (By the way, these violent prisoners are actually being used to build and modify the satellite they're imprisoned in.) Pam Grier has an embarrassing cameo as the owner of MEN-TEL, and the dignity she tries to bring to the role is entirely out of place. The only fun to be had is if you watch it as if you're watching a bunch of adults play "action film", making for a strange entertainment, indeed. --Andy Spletzer, Amazon.com

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Weak and poor follow up to a great film 21 April 2001
By A Customer
Format:DVD
When I saw Fortress 2 was coming to a cinema in London last year, I couldnt wait for the national release so I could see the follow up to the sci-fi classic 'Fortress'. It didnt come..so I waited for the DVD. Now I know why!

The idea was great, a prison in space, run by evil corporate giant the Mentel Corporation. The film was poor to say the least. Lambert was good again, but the plot was about as deep and intriguing as a porno film. It was, just ever so slightly, predictable. Sets were awful as well (reminiscent of Dr.Who and Blakes 7 in the 70s BBC sci-fi series).

The ending was absolutely terrible. I think they ran out of film...or money...or interest. It was all going swimmingly, major prison rebellion etc, the tension was rising...then...a quick airlock scene and it cut to a hug welcoming Lambert home. The end.

A great opportunity to build on a great idea and classic first edition that was entirely missed.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars So Bad, Its Good... 7 Feb 2001
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I watched this film half knowing I wasn't expecting much. I Quite enjoyed the the first one'Fortress'. I have to admit to being a bit of a fan of cheesy B grade sci-fi,it seems to have a charm all of its own. The film has quite a good premise, this time the prison is in space,supposedly making it more difficult to escape..erm..ya. Our Hero lambert escapes in 89 minutes. Anyways.Don't expect much. Only watch if your a lambert fan or like the original.Its funny in places.But basically its so bad its good.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fortress 2 28 Nov 2011
By A. Tyerman
Format:DVD
not all follow on films are as good as the first, but this one is, but maybe I'ma bit biased, hristopher Lambert is one of my favorite actors
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