Brawl in Cell Block 99

Released Oct 6, 2017

2 hr. 12 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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A former boxer loses his job as an auto mechanic, and his troubled marriage is about to expire. At this crossroads in his life, he feels that he has no better option than to work as a drug courier. He soon finds himself in a gunfight between police officers and his own ruthless allies. When the smoke clears, Bradley is badly hurt and thrown in prison, where his enemies force him to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a savage battleground.

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Critics Consensus

Brawl in Cell Block 99 rides a committed Vince Vaughn performance into the brutally violent -- and undeniably entertaining -- depths of prison-set grindhouse genre fare.

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Rick O

Not for those with a weak stomach. The fight scenes are the most brutal ever put on film. Vaughan is excellent. Also well written with a lot of clever dialog. The bad guys REALLY get what's coming to them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Cork B

A departure for Vaughn for sure! He is this good ole boy that needs money to support his less than stellar wife. But he loves her, see? So of COURSE he has to transport drugs. And through dumb mistakes and odd motivations I didn't quite follow, ends up in the worst prison ever locked in with the baddies he owes money too. It is violent and gory, and the mundane prison scenes build the tension. I wouldn't say this is a great film, but it is certainly effective as a prison gore flick.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Jim B

Vince Vaughn's performance is right on point in this movie. He displays an emotional range and complexity you might not expect from this kind of action thriller. It's just as captivating in the quiet moments as it is the loud ones.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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Ben V

Flawless movie speaking otherwise from his random shooting spree.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Scotty B

Overall was good. If I could I'd give it 3 1/2 stars. The plot was good, but I think it stretched a bit far. The violence was surprisingly gorey, which added an element of shock to the movie. The acting was very good, back stories on the characters was a little sub par. But overall if you like violent thrillers you will probably enjoy this movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Maciek P

How does it have 90% fresh is beyond me

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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S. Craig Zahler

Director

Vince Vaughn

Bradley Thomas

Jennifer Carpenter

Lauren Thomas

Don Johnson

Warden Tuggs

Marc Blucas

Gil

Tom Guiry

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Brawl in Cell Block 99 is a comeback and a showcase for the bone-dry delivery of Vince Vaughn, who has never brooded bigger and badder than he does here.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 23, 2017

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Ed Potton

Times (UK)

I can't remember violence in a film eliciting such verbal reactions.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 20, 2017

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

Metro Newspaper (UK)

[Vince] Vaughn is captivating in his vulnerable, forlorn-eyed, rage-fuelled intensity. More than anything, it's him that compels you to watch through these 132 demolishing minutes.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 19, 2017

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…Vaughn has never been better than he is here…

Rated: 3/5

Jun 18, 2023

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Vadim Rizov

Filmmaker Magazine

As with Tomahawk, the film looks absolutely hideous: super-digital, with lots of interiors bathed in sick greens and grays. Please get this man a great color correction package for his next feature.

Jan 10, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A gritty, primal film that contains artful sensibilities and substantive characters.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 17, 2022

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Synopsis

A former boxer loses his job as an auto mechanic, and his troubled marriage is about to expire. At this crossroads in his life, he feels that he has no better option than to work as a drug courier. He soon finds himself in a gunfight between police officers and his own ruthless allies. When the smoke clears, Bradley is badly hurt and thrown in prison, where his enemies force him to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a savage battleground.

Director: S. Craig Zahler
Executive Producer: Marco Henry
Screenwriter: S. Craig Zahler
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: XYZ Films, IMG Media
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2017

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