This is a remake of the John Carpenter classic. A prisoner is brought to a police facility. The officers quickly learn that the prisoner is wanted by very bad men. The good guys find themselves besieged, cut off from communication with the outside. In desperation they let the prisoner help them defend and... watch the Carpenter movie.
Both movies are low budget affairs with cheap sets, poor camera work, and unconvincing action scenes. Despite the budget constraints, Carpenter's movie was engaging, thrilling, and memorable. This movie was silly, dull, and instantly forgettable. The budget of both films was probably the same. The difference is where the money was spent. Carpenter spent on story and creating tension. This film spent on a couple of recognizable actors. Carpenter did it right.
Three stars for reminding me to rewatch Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13. No stars for this terrible film. Three stars.
Both movies are low budget affairs with cheap sets, poor camera work, and unconvincing action scenes. Despite the budget constraints, Carpenter's movie was engaging, thrilling, and memorable. This movie was silly, dull, and instantly forgettable. The budget of both films was probably the same. The difference is where the money was spent. Carpenter spent on story and creating tension. This film spent on a couple of recognizable actors. Carpenter did it right.
Three stars for reminding me to rewatch Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13. No stars for this terrible film. Three stars.