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Fortress

2021 · 100 min

A routine action thriller that plays like background noise, with familiar beats and little lasting impact.

Directed by
James Cullen Bressack
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Starring
Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray
Tagline
This prison has no bars.
Overview
The story revolves around a top-secret resort for retired U.S. intelligence officers. A group of criminals led by Balzary breach the compound, hellbent on revenge on Robert, forcing the retired officer and his son to save the day.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
James Cullen Bressack
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Starring
Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • family
  • crime
  • betrayal
  • survival
Places
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour2
Realism5
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action, thriller, crime
Directed by
James Cullen Bressack
Written by
Alan Horsnail
Starring
Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, Ser'Darius Blain, Katalina Viteri, Shannen Doherty, Natalie Burn
Music
Tim Jones
Cinematography
Bryan Koss
Runtime
100 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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