Survive the Game (also known as Killing Field) is a 2021 American action thriller film directed by James Cullen Bressack, and starring Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray.
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| Directed by | James Cullen Bressack |
| Written by | Ross Peacock |
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| Cinematography | Bryan Koss |
| Edited by | R. J. Cooper |
| Music by | Tim Jones |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $59,347[2] |
It was released in the United States on October 8, 2021 by Lionsgate.
Plot
editWhen David, a cop, gets injured during a drug bust gone wrong, his partner, Cal, pursues the two culprits to a remote farm owned by Eric, a troubled veteran. As Cal and Eric plan their defense, more of the gang arrives—along with a wounded David. Outnumbered, the three men must now use stealth, smarts and marksmanship to take down the drug-dealing mob.
Cast
edit- Bruce Willis as Det. David Watson
- Chad Michael Murray as Eric
- Swen Temmel as Cal
- Michael Sirow as Frank
- Kate Katzman as Violet
- Zack Ward as Mickey Jean
- Donna D'Errico as Carly
- Canyon Prince as Andrew
- Sarah Roemer as Hannah
- Sean Kanan as Ed
Release
editThe film was released in select theaters and on VOD on October 8, 2021 and on Blu-ray and DVD on October 12, 2021.[3][4][5]
Box office
editAs of August 27, 2022, Survive the Game grossed $59,347 in the United Arab Emirates.[2]
Reception
editThe film has a 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 7 reviews.[6]
Bobby LePire of Film Threat rated the film an 8 out of 10 and wrote "Survive The Game may tell an oft-told story, but the script avoids most well-worn tropes in favor of a no-frills actioner."[7]
Accolades
editBruce Willis was nominated for his performance in this movie, as he was for all movies he appeared in, in 2021, in the category Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie at the Golden Raspberry Awards. The category was later rescinded after he announced his retirement due to aphasia.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ Novara, Brandon (September 5, 2021). "Survive the Game Trailer Throws Bruce Willis Into a Drug-Drenched Crime Thriller". MovieWeb. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "'Survive the Game' (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ Leishman, Rachel (September 6, 2021). "Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray Go on the Defensive in Action-Packed 'Survive the Game' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (September 1, 2021). "Survive the Game Trailer Previews Bruce Willis' Newest Action Pic". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ Darmon, Aynslee (September 6, 2021). "Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray Star In First Look At Action-Packed 'Survive The Game'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ "Survive the Game". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ LePire, Bobby (October 19, 2021). "Survive the Game". Film Threat. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (February 7, 2022). "Razzies: Filmed Version of 'Diana' Stage Musical Tops 2022 Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (March 31, 2022). "Razzie Awards Backtrack, Rescind Bruce Willis Award – and Shelly Duvall Nomination as Well". The Wrap. Retrieved March 31, 2022.