The Island

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The Island

R

Released Jul 21, 2023

1h 33m

Drama

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark (Michael Jai White) leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and ultimately vengeance, he soon finds himself in a bloody battle with the corrupt tycoon who's taken over the island paradise.

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Leslie Felperin

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Directed ploddingly by Shaun Paul Piccinino, a sometime actor himself with a background in stunts, this isn’t going to win any awards, but it has a certain charm as grindhouse schlock.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 23, 2024

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

There’s a more physical film to be made here, but “The Island” doesn’t follow through on its initial promise of fury, allowing White’s effort to shape a big screen butt-kicker to slowly dissipate.

Rated: D+

Jul 19, 2023

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Leftheris R

I wanted to like this but it was bland. It used dramatic music to try and build tension without earning it, neither boring nor exciting. Someone wrote 'it is what it is', and it was what it was. Not the worst movie I've seen but I wouldn't recommend it particularly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Wayne G

It is what it is, a sunday afternoon family fun action film. One I would recommend

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Dave H

Truly awful film, acting is horrendous, plot is ridiculous, all in all terrible

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Jay C

entertaining, but the story was very bland and predictable. it felt like a 1980s action movie, written by a middle schooler... it can be enjoyable as a comedy at how badly the story plays out. kind of like "the room" there's even a "oh hi Mark" moment with one of the islanders. :D some good actors here and there (the police chief and the main villain), but many of the main characters are acted poorly... Michael Jai White might be the next Steven Seagal. he even runs a bit like him.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/23

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Audience Member

This is a very bad movie with very bad looking actors. Easily under 30% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/23

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Lee M

A good watch... Nice plot, I'd say great acting villain, lead...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/23

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Gabriel 'G-Rod' Rodriguez

Jose

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Synopsis

When his brother is killed, LAPD officer Mark (Michael Jai White) leaves the city to return to the island he grew up on. Seeking answers and ultimately vengeance, he soon finds himself in a bloody battle with the corrupt tycoon who's taken over the island paradise.

Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino
Producer: Alan Latham, Philippe Martinez
Screenwriter: Michael Caissie, Philippe Martinez
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: MSR Media
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 21, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 21, 2023
Runtime: 1h 33m

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