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Mean Guns

1997Movie1 h 50 minR

Crime
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–53%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about crime.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

One hundred mid- and low-level gangsters who are on their boss' bad side are locked inside a newly-built high-security prison, and given plenty of guns, ammo, and baseball bats, then told that the last survivor will get a suitcase with 10 million dollars.

Feels like

  • Over-the-Top Action
  • Battle Royale
  • Grindhouse Style
  • Extreme Violence
  • Dark & Cynical
  • Gangster Thriller
  • High Body Count
  • B-Movie Cult

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Albert Pyun
Written by
Andrew Whitham
Produced by
Gary Schmoeller, Tom Karnowski, Andrew Whitham
Music by
Anthony Riparetti

Everyone

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Facts

November 21, 1997 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
November 21, 1997
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Ask a Stupid Question..., Love Makes You Dumb, Made of Explodium +9

  • Ask a Stupid Question...
  • Love Makes You Dumb
  • Made of Explodium
  • Dying Moment of Awesome
  • Cult Soundtrack
  • The Stoic
  • Guns Akimbo
  • Gory Discretion Shot
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Only Sane Man
  • Bantering Baddie Buddies

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mean Guns?"

Questions about Mean Guns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mean Guns worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.3).

Will I feel good after watching Mean Guns?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 2 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Mean Guns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Mean Guns use?

Ask a Stupid Question...Love Makes You DumbMade of ExplodiumDying Moment of AwesomeCult SoundtrackThe StoicGuns AkimboGory Discretion ShotRedemption Equals DeathScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Only Sane ManBantering Baddie Buddiesand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Ask a Stupid Question..., Love Makes You Dumb, and Made of Explodium.