Mean Guns
Director: Albert Pyun
Actors: Christopher Lambert, Ice-T, Michael Halsey
PlotA powerful criminal syndicate hosts a deadly contest within a newly constructed prison, offering ten million dollars to the last person standing. Scores of criminals are gathered at the structure, lured by the promise of absolution and wealth. The syndicate's enigmatic enforcer lays down the grim rules: contestants have six hours to eliminate each other using weapons scattered around the facility. As the countdown begins, a chaotic battle erupts, with alliances fleetingly formed and brutally broken amid the relentless violence. Tensions mount as participants wrestle with greed, survival instincts, and personal vendettas, transforming the concrete maze into a blood-soaked battlefield.
As the clock ticks down, a diverse group emerges from the carnage: each character driven by unique motivations and haunted by past transgressions. Strategic maneuvering and tenuous partnerships become critical as the relentless pressure to survive fuels shifting dynamics. Loyalties are tested, secrets unravel, and revelations prompt unexpected twists. With the prize tantalizingly within reach, desperation pushes the survivors to their limits. As they navigate treacherous grounds and face relentless attacks, inner fears surface, driving each to contemplate what they are willing to sacrifice for their second chance at life. The stage is set for a final confrontation, forcing individuals to confront their deepest desires and the true cost of redemption in a world devoid of mercy.
Writers: Andrew Witham
Release Date: 21 Nov 1997
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Albert Pyun's 'Mean Guns' delivers chaotic action sequences with mixed technical merits; a treat for genre enthusiasts, but lacking coherent plot.
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