Fortress

Synopsis

In the year 2017, the US government imposes strict one-child policy due to overpopulation. John Brennick (played by Christophe Lambert) and his wife are sentenced to a high-tech maximum-security prison called the Fortress after she becomes pregnant with their second child. Inside the Fortress, the prisoners are subjected to brutal punishments and mind control. John must find a way to escape the inescapable prison and reunite with his wife before they lose everything. As he navigates the high-tech security systems and faces off against ruthless authorities, John's resilience and determination are put to the ultimate test in this sci-fi action thriller.

Cast

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  Christopher Lambert

  John Henry Brennick

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  Kurtwood Smith

  Prison Director Poe

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  Loryn Locklin

  Karen B. Brennick

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  Clifton Collins Jr.

  Niño Gomez

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  Jeffrey Combs

  D-Day

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  Lincoln Kilpatrick

  Abraham

Reviews

Fortress, directed by Stuart Gordon, received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised Christophe Lambert's performance and the film's innovative sci-fi concept, others criticized the plot's predictability and lack of depth. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating of 38%, with critics noting the film's potential but ultimately falling short of expectations. Metacritic assigned a score of 48/100, indicating mixed or average reviews. However, some viewers appreciated the film's dystopian world-building and tense atmosphere. Despite its flaws, Fortress remains a cult favorite among fans of '90s sci-fi action movies.