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Arena Wars

  • 2024
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
3.3K
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Arena Wars (2024)
Dark ComedyDystopian Sci-FiMartial ArtsActionComedySci-FiThriller

In 2045 convicted criminals are given the opportunity to compete on the world's #1 televised sporting event, Arena Wars. They must survive 7 rooms and 7 of the most vicious killers in the co... Read allIn 2045 convicted criminals are given the opportunity to compete on the world's #1 televised sporting event, Arena Wars. They must survive 7 rooms and 7 of the most vicious killers in the country. If they win, they regain their freedom.In 2045 convicted criminals are given the opportunity to compete on the world's #1 televised sporting event, Arena Wars. They must survive 7 rooms and 7 of the most vicious killers in the country. If they win, they regain their freedom.

  • Director
    • Brandon Slagle
  • Writers
    • Brandon Slagle
    • Michael Mahal
    • Sonny Mahal
  • Stars
    • Michael Madsen
    • Eric Roberts
    • Robert LaSardo
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    3.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brandon Slagle
    • Writers
      • Brandon Slagle
      • Michael Mahal
      • Sonny Mahal
    • Stars
      • Michael Madsen
      • Eric Roberts
      • Robert LaSardo
    • 29User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Samson
    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Admiral Jordan
    Robert LaSardo
    Robert LaSardo
    • Perez
    John Wells
    John Wells
    • Luke Bender
    Kevin Hager
    Kevin Hager
    • Belladonna
    BJ Mezek
    BJ Mezek
    • Boggs
    Mercedes Peterson
    Mercedes Peterson
    • Domino
    Sheri Davis
    Sheri Davis
    • Holly Daze
    Michael Beran
    Michael Beran
    • Gideon
    Robert Donavan
    Robert Donavan
    • Moses
    Kylie Fulmer
    • Billie
    Wesley Cannon
    Wesley Cannon
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    Johnny Huang
    Johnny Huang
    • Khan
    Michelle Hill
    Michelle Hill
    • Alice
    Kyosuke Mukai
    Kyosuke Mukai
    • Kiyoshi
    Dave Shecter
    Dave Shecter
    • Carl
    Leslie Brown
    • Ana
    Tracy Obonna
    Tracy Obonna
    • Kira
    • Director
      • Brandon Slagle
    • Writers
      • Brandon Slagle
      • Michael Mahal
      • Sonny Mahal
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    User reviews29

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    3gmbpqtm

    Poor Knock off of Running Man

    Just watching the first few minutes, I see this as a poor man's Running Man.

    The Stephen King story with 1987 version with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the upcoming 2025 version with Glenn Powell.

    No where close to the orginal Running Man and trying to get out there before the next version.

    The violence and language is somewhat expected, but, the acting is not believable, especially the announcing team that is hosting the Arena Wars.

    I could not finish the movie as the announcing teams voices were not clear and the overall audio in the movie focused too much on bad music or the crowds reactions, which was shown way too much.

    So, I gave it a 3 star only bad.for the actor's giving a good effort, but, the material to work with in this version was.
    1jenx-29906

    Anything about a 5 star review is absolutely FAKE

    I watched the first 5 minutes and could hardly believe a movie could be so bad so immediately. I then gave it another 10 minutes. Let's just say I have regrets. Please save yourselves the mind melting wtf's of this movie.

    Acting 0 stars Script 0 stars Direction 0 stars Sets 1 star for the set designers and builders who did their best on a budget of 30 nickels and a bucket of pi*s

    Micheal Madsen and the guy playing the second host look almost like crypt keepers on deaths door.

    Movies like this always baffle me at the thought of how many HORRIBLE actors are available to fill such a cast. Everyone else is phoning it in for their mini paycheck.

    Many people will like the design of the killers but proceed at your own risk.
    1gemeinhardt-71182

    i literally created an account to say this here

    Anyone giving this a 3+ is obviously a bot/paid/trolling this is not a movie, its so bad its like a classroom skit the entire set is literally the size of your living room if that the only redeeming quality is that they hired a semi-good looking protagonist, but just because he looks fit, he still sucks at acting.

    Script - 1 pacing - 1 concept - 2 whoever wrote the dialogue - 0 i can't even follow the story uh whoever balanced out the audio - -10, dude, you CAN'T HEAR the people speaking... 100% sure that the movie is directed by some college kids this is so bad, please just save your 90 minutes of your life..
    2Rockondevil

    Not good bad

    I watch a lot of B grade movies and I never write reviews but this was something else.

    It's not even fun bad, it's just bad.

    Don't waste your time. This entire thing was filmed in one room. Sure the sets change but it's all small sets. The acting is shockingly bad. There isn't even one character you want to get behind.

    The main guy tries to be a generic marine but is hard to believe.

    The audience watching the arena wars always have the same clothes even though there are days apart at times.

    Almost every shot is close ups so they don't have to reveal the lack of sets and how small they are.

    Please don't watch it whatever you do.
    1tugmyrugplz

    Does not compute

    Sorry to tell the honest truth about this movie but it is wholeheartedly horrible. There are no redeeming qualities in this movie. It looks extremely low budget and the special effects are noticeably awful. The acting is compromised of very weak and uninspired even with some notable acting veterans. None of which are remotely likeable characters. First off consider this movie is pretty much straight to video, it is still not worth a rental.

    As the title suggests, the prior 4 reviews are false and don't represent the film in any way. I mean what is this "A fun take on a rather overused style". People need to stop with his reviews. He is nothing but a studio shill whom never really knows what he's saying + he types like a robot.

    Bottom line. Skip this movie. The best thing about it is probably the cover poster.

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      Perez: Doesn't sound much like rehabilitation now, does it?

    • Connections
      References Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

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    • Release date
      • June 25, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fight Dome
    • Production companies
      • Mahal Empire
      • Mezek Films
      • FilmCore
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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      • 2.35 : 1

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