In a nutshell...

Rating: 6/10 (14 May 2012)

...A bit disappointing Probably because I'm a bit too old for this. But I expected a bit more action and bloodshed for my buck. Kind of like Running Man for 2012- sounded similar- 24 enter only one can leave. Instead it's like Running Man for the Twilight Generation, light on substance (crumbling society apart- which could have been more interesting, if not brushed over) and low on action and violence. I am not a violence junkie, but if a film has 24 participants whittled down to one through fighting you'd expect to see bloodshed wouldn't you? This film highlights a bigger issue with Hollywood releases in recent years whereby studios have sought to maximise revenue by releasing for the age group 12A (PG-13, whatever), which is why I really appreciate when a studio goes for it and makes a proper 18 film- see "Drive", awesome movie, great plot, fantastic characters, beautiful back drops. Sometimes violence is necessary to a film, imagine Goodfellas without the whacking. Anyway, a good movie? Yes. A missed opportunity? Definitely. Some good acting from the youngsters though- no doubt, although Woody Harrelson stole the show again.