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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
The Tournament is one of those action films you've never heard of but is actually superior to the PG-13 trash that passes for Hollywood action these days (I'm looking at YOU, Die Hard 4). It barely got into cinemas for a week in October 2010 and you shouldn't let it slip away.
Robert Carlyle plays a washed-up priest who is caught up in a once-every-seven-years competition in which 30 of the world's best hitmen are pitted against each other in an unsuspecting, random town. The location this time is Middlesborough, England and the 24-hour bloodbath paints the town red before the climactic last-man-standing finale. Among the many hitmen are the gorgeous Kelly Hu and the burly Ving Rhames. There's not much time for character development, but the main trio work well off each other in between the brutal action scenes.
The Tournament does use some CGI blood effects in a few shots, not as awful as it usually is, but most of the gore is good, old-fashioned make-up. And when I said they paint the town red I really do mean it. The film is wonderfully gory in a way we just don't see in action movies anymore. Plus the stunts are all done for real in front of the camera, which makes it all the more visceral and visually appealing.
Don't write-off the Tournament. It delivers everything it promises. It doesn't rewrite the rules or set any new, genre-defining standard, but it's still better than modern, family-friendly 'action'.
The Blu Ray looks good in 1.78:1 1080p with DTS HD-MA sound. There are no extras.
Robert Carlyle plays a washed-up priest who is caught up in a once-every-seven-years competition in which 30 of the world's best hitmen are pitted against each other in an unsuspecting, random town. The location this time is Middlesborough, England and the 24-hour bloodbath paints the town red before the climactic last-man-standing finale. Among the many hitmen are the gorgeous Kelly Hu and the burly Ving Rhames. There's not much time for character development, but the main trio work well off each other in between the brutal action scenes.
The Tournament does use some CGI blood effects in a few shots, not as awful as it usually is, but most of the gore is good, old-fashioned make-up. And when I said they paint the town red I really do mean it. The film is wonderfully gory in a way we just don't see in action movies anymore. Plus the stunts are all done for real in front of the camera, which makes it all the more visceral and visually appealing.
Don't write-off the Tournament. It delivers everything it promises. It doesn't rewrite the rules or set any new, genre-defining standard, but it's still better than modern, family-friendly 'action'.
The Blu Ray looks good in 1.78:1 1080p with DTS HD-MA sound. There are no extras.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
The Tournament takes a popular formula - contestants forced to fight to the death in a game-show and adds a British feel to it. Thirty assassins agree to take part in a deadly competition and the last man or woman standing is the winner, earning whichever rich businessman bet on them a considerable amount of money. Each year, this tournament takes place in a city around the world, with the mayhem and destruction written off as terrorist attacks or accidents, and this year's location is Middlesbrough, England. Unfortunately for one alcoholic priest, he is about to be mistaken for one of the deadly contestants and forced to take part in The Tournament.
I was expecting a low-brow Americanised Battle Royale rip-off, but there is a more European feel to this action adventure, which is akin to The Running Man, or to use a non-film comparison, it's a glossier version of The Button Man, a comic series written by John Wagner for 2000AD. While it isn't as satirical or political as Battle Royale, it is no less enjoyable and manages to keep the fast pace going throughout the movie, as well as introducing dynamic fight sequences throughout. I particularly liked the scene with the French Free-Runner as he attempted to kill the two main characters in the police car.
There are few notable names starring in this movie - Kelly Hu stars as the sympathetic hit-woman, Lei Lei, with Robert Carlyle as the reluctant priest, forced to participate in the deadly games. Ving Rhames and Ian Somerhalder also put in some memorable time as their roles, with Rhames as the world-weary assassin, tricked back into the game and Somerhalder's crazy Texan scenery-chewer, who is a far cry from his appearance as Boone in LOST.
It was slightly disappointing that the film felt the need to make some of the assassin's sympathetic as it gave the film a less morally ambiguous edge, and made us root for certain hit-men above overs, removing the Tournament feel to it. I would have preferred a more random feel to the plot, instead of knowing early on who was going to win the tournament, who would sacrifice themselves and who the bad guys would be. To an extent, Battle Royale was just as 'predictable' with the focus heavily on certain participants, which made it seems less evenly matched as a tournament.
I did enjoy this film more than I expected - I thought it might have been a low budget, poorly scripted, cash-in on the 'deadly gameshow' genre, but it actually had a lot of merit - both in the special effects and stunts, which were very impressive and with the calibre of acting and script. It could have easily have been a hammy production, with goofy hit-men and cringe-worthy dialogue. It wasn't high art - but it was damn fun!
I was expecting a low-brow Americanised Battle Royale rip-off, but there is a more European feel to this action adventure, which is akin to The Running Man, or to use a non-film comparison, it's a glossier version of The Button Man, a comic series written by John Wagner for 2000AD. While it isn't as satirical or political as Battle Royale, it is no less enjoyable and manages to keep the fast pace going throughout the movie, as well as introducing dynamic fight sequences throughout. I particularly liked the scene with the French Free-Runner as he attempted to kill the two main characters in the police car.
There are few notable names starring in this movie - Kelly Hu stars as the sympathetic hit-woman, Lei Lei, with Robert Carlyle as the reluctant priest, forced to participate in the deadly games. Ving Rhames and Ian Somerhalder also put in some memorable time as their roles, with Rhames as the world-weary assassin, tricked back into the game and Somerhalder's crazy Texan scenery-chewer, who is a far cry from his appearance as Boone in LOST.
It was slightly disappointing that the film felt the need to make some of the assassin's sympathetic as it gave the film a less morally ambiguous edge, and made us root for certain hit-men above overs, removing the Tournament feel to it. I would have preferred a more random feel to the plot, instead of knowing early on who was going to win the tournament, who would sacrifice themselves and who the bad guys would be. To an extent, Battle Royale was just as 'predictable' with the focus heavily on certain participants, which made it seems less evenly matched as a tournament.
I did enjoy this film more than I expected - I thought it might have been a low budget, poorly scripted, cash-in on the 'deadly gameshow' genre, but it actually had a lot of merit - both in the special effects and stunts, which were very impressive and with the calibre of acting and script. It could have easily have been a hammy production, with goofy hit-men and cringe-worthy dialogue. It wasn't high art - but it was damn fun!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is a no brainer movie; but is pretty well done. The action is well filmed, acting is better than average (Rober Carlyle even without effort, steals every scene).
In brief, worth the price.
In brief, worth the price.
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the tournament
the tournament if you like good action films this is one to have ,
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Published 5 days ago by A. Barrett
"..BRILLIANT.."
This was one of the most awesome action films of 2009! Extremely violent and brutal film which is very well directed and has a brilliant cast. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Drury
Blood Fest at its Best!
This is not a thinking persons film by any stretch of the imagination. The 4 stars I've awarded it are simply because it does exactly what it says on the box - no more no less. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul
dreadful
After reading reviews and watching the trailer I thought this would be a good assassin/action movie. We watched 30mins before switching it off. Read more
Published 2 months ago by c1h8e0l
A 'Killer' movie if you're in the right zone
THE TOURNAMENT is a lot of fun, but only if you're in a VERY forgiving mood. It's ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK transferred to 'Middlesbrough, England' as described for US viewers. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Donnelly
Stupid,bloody fun
The Tournament is a no-brainer movie that has heavy amount of blood and gore. The movie involves about Joshua Marlow (Ving Rhames) who is seeking for revenge for the loss of his... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Juhani Jääskeläinen (Finland)
Buttonman anybody!!!
How the makers of this film haven't been sued by John Wagner or Dreamworks (who own the rights to Buttonman) is beyond me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tetrominoe L (PSN hoopla10, Steam: colt_ture)
hugely entertaining
non-stop thrills, outrageous explosions and stunts, and all set in the exotic location of .... Middlesborough! Love it! Shame about the dog though...
Published 8 months ago by WTR78
The Tournament
This is a very good all action movie and Kelly Hu in the action shots is very realistic. The movie is fast paced and action through out.
Published 9 months ago by Ms. T. Wilson
Brilliantly entertaining with oodles of violence!
As the title suggests, this is a tournament between the world's greatest assassins for the chance to win a cash-prize, and there is only one prize, so this is a fight to the death! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Louise Roberts
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