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Fortress is a 2021 American action film directed by James Cullen Bressack and written by Alan Horsnail, based on a story by Emile Hirsch and Randall Emmett. It stars Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, Ser'Darius Blain, and Shannen Doherty. The film was released in select theaters and on video on demand by Lionsgate Films on December 17, 2021.
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| Directed by | James Cullen Bressack |
| Screenplay by | Alan Horsnail |
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| Cinematography | Bryan Koss |
| Edited by | R.J. Cooper |
| Music by | Timothy Stuart Jones |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $52,169[1] |
Plot
Robert and his son Paul live in a top-secret resort for retired U.S. intelligence officers. Balzary and his group of criminals infiltrate the resort and force Robert and Paul into a high-tech bunker.
Cast
- Jesse Metcalfe as Paul Michaels
- Bruce Willis as Robert Michaels
- Chad Michael Murray as Frederick Balzary
- Eric West as Matthews
- Kelly Greyson as Kate Taylor
- Ser'Darius Blain as Ulysses
- Michael Sirow as Ken Blain
- Shannen Doherty as Brigadier General Barbara Dobbs
- Katalina Viteri as Sophia
- Natalie Burn as Sandra
- Luis Da Silva Jr. as Axel
- Sean Kanan as Vlad
Production
Filming began on May 3, 2021, in Puerto Rico. The film was announced that same day as the first part in a duology of films starring Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, and Kelly Greyson. The second film, titled Fortress: Sniper's Eye, was shot back-to-back with the first;[2] production on the second film concluded on November 3, 2021.[3][4] On May 15, 2021, director James Cullen Bressack said filming on the first film had wrapped.[5]
Release
The film was released in select theaters and on video on demand by Lionsgate Films on December 17, 2021.[6][7]
Box office
As of August 27, 2022, Fortress grossed $52,169 in the United Arab Emirates and Portugal.[1]
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 20% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10.[8] At the 42nd Golden Raspberry Awards, the film received a nomination in a new category: Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie.[9] The category was later rescinded after Willis' retirement due to aphasia.[10]
Accolades
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| Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Black Movie Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Eric West | Won | [11] |
| Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Performance by Bruce Willis in a 2021 Movie | Bruce Willis | Rescinded | [12][13] |
| Silver Horn Film & TV Awards | Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Male) | Eric West | Won | [14][15] |
| Breakout Male Star | Won |
Sequel
References
- "Fortress". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 3, 2021). "Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray Star In Emmett/Furla's The Fortress; Two Films Of Trilogy Shoot Back To Back". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 3, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – The Fortress". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – The Fortress 2". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
- Bressack, James Cullen (May 15, 2021). Monitor shot from Fortress. Just wrapped. Thats one bloody Bruce. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021 – via Instagram.
- "Virtually every movie coming to theaters and major streamers this holiday season". Los Angeles Times. November 10, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- "Fortress". Metacritic. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- "Fortress". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- Lewis, Hilary (February 7, 2022). "Razzies: Filmed Version of Diana Stage Musical Tops 2022 Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- Lindahl, Chris (March 30, 2022). "Razzie Awards Are 'Still Discussing' If They Will Rescind Bruce Willis' (Dis)honor After Aphasia Diagnosis". IndieWire. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Black Movie Award | 2022 Winners". Black Movie Awards. Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Bruce Willis Makes Razzies History with Eight Nominations in His Own Worst Performance Category". 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.
- "Will Smith, Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, HoYeon Jung, Eric West, Andrew Garfield Win Big at Silver Horn Film – TV Awards | YorkPedia". March 14, 2022.
- "Home | Silver Horn Film & TV Awards". www.silverhornawards.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
External links
- Fortress at IMDb
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