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Fortress

  • 2021
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
6.1K
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Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray in Fortress (2021)
Bruce Willis (Pulp Fiction) plays Robert, a retired CIA agent living at a secret resort in the woods. One day, his estranged son drives to the camp for a visit - but he's followed by Robert's old nemesis, Balzary (Chad Michael Murray, "One Tree Hill"). As the site is besieged by Balzary's attack squad, father and son retreat to a high-tech bunker. But are its steel walls and advanced weapons powerful enough to match Balzary's bloodthirsty plans for revenge?
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A group of criminals led by Robert's former nemesis - Balzary who hellbent on revenge, forces a retired CIA Agent and his estranged son into a high-tech bunker. Will the thick walls and defe... Read allA group of criminals led by Robert's former nemesis - Balzary who hellbent on revenge, forces a retired CIA Agent and his estranged son into a high-tech bunker. Will the thick walls and defenses be powerful enough against Balzary's forces.A group of criminals led by Robert's former nemesis - Balzary who hellbent on revenge, forces a retired CIA Agent and his estranged son into a high-tech bunker. Will the thick walls and defenses be powerful enough against Balzary's forces.

  • Director
    • James Cullen Bressack
  • Writers
    • Alan Horsnail
    • Emile Hirsch
    • Randall Emmett
  • Stars
    • Jesse Metcalfe
    • Bruce Willis
    • Chad Michael Murray
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.3/10
    6.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Cullen Bressack
    • Writers
      • Alan Horsnail
      • Emile Hirsch
      • Randall Emmett
    • Stars
      • Jesse Metcalfe
      • Bruce Willis
      • Chad Michael Murray
    • 129User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe
    • Paul
    Bruce Willis
    Bruce Willis
    • Robert
    Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray
    • Balzary
    Kelly Greyson
    Kelly Greyson
    • Kate
    Ser'Darius Blain
    Ser'Darius Blain
    • Ulysses
    Katalina Viteri
    • Sophia
    Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty
    • Barbara Dobbs
    Lauren McCord
    Lauren McCord
    • Garner
    • (as Lauren Schiff)
    Michael Sirow
    Michael Sirow
    • Blain
    Sean Kanan
    Sean Kanan
    • Vlad
    Daniel Salinas González
    • Viktor
    • (as Daniel Salinas)
    Natalie Burn
    Natalie Burn
    • Sandra
    Luillo Ruiz
    • Jones
    Trae Ireland
    • Jack
    Simon Phillips
    Simon Phillips
    • Driver
    Peter Cordova
    Peter Cordova
    • Bodyguard
    • (as Peter J. Cordova)
    Casper Smart
    Casper Smart
    • Armed Security Lead
    Canyon Prince
    Canyon Prince
    • McNiell
    • Director
      • James Cullen Bressack
    • Writers
      • Alan Horsnail
      • Emile Hirsch
      • Randall Emmett
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    2IvnSoft

    Bruce Willis, being forced to act.

    Man oh man. This one is BAD.

    Willis does not care anymore. Perhaps it wasnt enough money, he was constipated, or having a stroke.

    His acting is plain. Barely moves around, and speaks without emotion, like reciting lines in a play you just dont want to appear.

    Action scenes are so shaky, that you cant even figure out whats going on.

    And the characters ? Wow. The worst offender, Ken, is so annoying that youll be dissapointed that he doesnt get killed.

    Bruce Willis is the new Steven Seagal. Barely moves, barely acts, and we are supposed to believe he is the only one who can save them all.

    I kind of like some cringeworthy movies. But this one, is just BAD. (and there is a sequel coming.. :S)
    1mluinstra

    You too can be in a movie with Bruce Willis for $3.99

    Another crap movie with Willis. Apparently he will do anything for a paycheck these days. It's sad to see an A-list actor end his career like this. If you wish to be in a movie with Bruce Willis just send him $3.99. No need for a script as he doesn't use them anymore.
    1brett-76260

    OMG what a turd

    This movie was so bad I don't even know where to start... the over acting, the terrible one liners, the dialogue, the script, Bruce's froggy voice, it all sucks. I have no idea why this movie was ever made and no question, its not even worth a few minutes of your time. I love a good "cheesy" flick once in a while but crikey this was bad. Put it this way Hudson Hawk is better than this thing... It's like the cast was trying to make a bad movie or something... Its so bad even Nicolas Cage and John travolta passed it up... I don't know what else to say other than this flick is nothing more than another warm moist turd... Flush.
    imseeg

    Better skip this one...

    Bruce Willis is still a great actor, but there is only so much a great actor can do to save an inferior movie. Imdb rating of 3.2, that'll predict not the highest quality possible, to put it politely. Especially the supporting actors are way below average. The special effects tend to look somewhat cheap as well. Lack of suspense is another topic...

    BUT...

    At an (excrucially) important sidenote, let us not forget WHY we are watching Bruce Willis movies to begin with. We watch Bruce Willis movies because of DIE HARD (1988). THE ONE AND ONLY BIGGEST ACTION AMERICAN ACTION CLASSIC OF THE CENTURY.

    This classic is still standing strong after more than 30 years. Millions of people still REwatch it during every Christmas holiday. Recently a petition was launched to rename Nakatomi Plaza into DIE HARD plaza.

    A life time achievement award for Bruce Willis is in the making.

    DIE HARD (1988) NEVER DIES but is still ALIVE AND KICKING IN 2022. Happy New Year!
    3iamjamalwhite

    Willis will take any script at this point

    The girl was hot, that's all I got. Actually, the production values were good, great camera work BUT so boring. A paint by numbers and Willis is terrible. He looks bored. He reads his lines stone face. There are scenes (like the one with his son) where they aren't in the same frame the whole time, like they filmed the scene separately and put it together later. They leave it open to a sequel, please no. When 90210 stars are your leads with Bruce "any script" Willis, you know it is going to be a short ride to nowhere.

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    • Trivia
      Filming began on May 3, 2021, in Puerto Rico. The film was announced that same day as the first part in a pair of films starring Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, and Kelly Greyson.
    • Quotes

      Ken Blain: It's Miller time motherfucker.

    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: The Bruce Willis Fake Movie Factory (2022)
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      Written by L. Jenningz, M. James and P. Board

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2021 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La fortaleza
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Grindstone Entertainment Group
      • Sherborne Media
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,169
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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