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As Good as Dead

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Bryant befriends a troubled teen and introduces him to martial arts. As Bryant's mysterious and dangerous past catches up to him, he is forced into a life and death struggle to clear his name, save the boy and get back all he left behind.

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Jennifer Green Common Sense Media 01/25/2023
2/5
This campy, bloody, macho fight picture set in Northern Mexico is sure to find a niche audience. As Good as Dead is exactly the B-movie it aims to be, and its cast fits the bill perfectly, including a supporting performance from veteran Tom Berenger. Go to Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat 01/06/2023
8/10
The film is fun from start to finish. Michael Jai White kicks a lot of a*s with a nice variety of action set pieces. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 12/28/2022
3/5
It is a rather rudimentary story but really will appeal to those who like old-school action films. Meaning a simple story, okay acting, cheesy dialogue, and plenty of ass kicking. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT 12/18/2022
Michael Jai White delivers the goods as the hero who can take out villains with whatever is handy and have a funny quip when he is finished. The story is fast paced, exciting, and plays to its strengths. Go to Full Review Brent McKnight The Last Thing I See 12/16/2022
C+
A one point, Michael Jai White weaponizes a sprinkler system to spray acid on his enemies. Go to Full Review Kevin N. Laforest Extra Beurre 12/15/2022
One of the best old-school action movies of the last few years. [Full review in French] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anonymous B @AnonBunnie Aug 24 They use CGI blood in this and its very, very obvious. I don't know why movies lately have stopped using SFX but it's a shame. Also the acting in this isn't too crash hot, if you want to watch a MJW movie, I'd recommend his older stuff. Hector (Iván) is a funny enough character though. See more jacehtc01 T @RT58231103 02/25/2025 Bad acting, but the movie is still fun to watch. The characters grow on you and Michael Jai White is just badass. See more Arlen B @Arlen170 02/11/2025 Lots of great action. Story line could have been better See more Lemmiblog T @Lemmiblog 05/24/2024 SOLIDES ACTION KLISCHEE Ein Ex-Cop trainiert einen Jungen der von einer Bande schikaniert wird. Ist zwar die Bande seines Bruder und danach hören sie auch auf damit, aber egal. In einem Kampf setzt der Junge dann die Kampftechnik des Ex-Cops ein, natürlich wird das gefilmt und das Video bekommt ne Menge Likes, weil heutzutage das wichtigste ist. Der Ex-Cop sieht sich nun gezwungen sein ruhiges Leben aufzugeben und gegen eine Horde Bösewichte zu kämpfen, Hordenmodus man kennt es aus Videospielen. Es wird viel geschossen, viel gekämpft und mexikanische Gangster sind immer nur am Fluchen, Brüllen und alle wollen sie irgendwelche Mütter vögeln. Die einzig nennenswerte weibliche Figur ist halt da um da zu sein, einmal um den Jungen ne Freundin zu verpassen und dann damit sie ihrem Bauchnabel in jeder Szene in die Kamera halten kann. Mehr hat sie nicht zu tun und mehr war auch nicht ihre Aufgabe. See more Craig C @RT64513945 04/06/2024 Not to bad keep on watching plenty of action See more Vourn2020 @VON75 07/25/2023 This is to me one of the most interesting old school action genre to date. Never mind the B-rated movie, some spot on bloopers on the action sequence, poor dialogue, poor acting by Luca Oriel and fast pace story line. I bet director R. Ellis Fazier should have done some creativity within the budget to turn the whole thing around with the presence of Michael Jai White and veteran Tom Berenger. Overall, it's intense and fun to watch considering the raw fight scenes by Mr. Mike, as usual... See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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R. Ellis Frazier

Director

Michael Jai White

Bryant

Tom Berenger

Sonny Kilbane

Luca Oriel

Oscar

Guillermo Iván

Hector

Gabriela Quezada

Marisol

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Movie Info

Synopsis Bryant befriends a troubled teen and introduces him to martial arts. As Bryant's mysterious and dangerous past catches up to him, he is forced into a life and death struggle to clear his name, save the boy and get back all he left behind.
Director
R. Ellis Frazier
Producer
Marc Clebanoff, Justin Nesbitt, Geoffrey Ross, Michael Jai White
Screenwriter
Michael Jai White
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Odyssey Motion Pictures, Capital Creative Management (CCM) , Badhouse Studios Mexico
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 16, 2022
Runtime
1h 28m