Series 7: The Contenders (2001) is an absolute must for any film fan. The movie (shot on video) is a parody on Reality T.V. and game shows. Contestants are chosen at random and are given a side arm and a camera crew to follow their every move. The premise of the game is to survive! To pad out the show, the producers document the participates' lives and background. It's the highest rated show on T.V. !
What I enjoyed about this movie was the fact it comes off like a real television show. I love the concept of man hunting man. Ever since the Most Dangerous Game, filmmakers have been using this plot device for years. But like all plots a good writer and director are needed. In the hands of a mediocre filmmaker this movie would have come off as tripe. This has to be one of my favorite movies (of the 21st century). The D.V.D. is filled with a lot of cool features and it has a place amongst my collection.
Highly recommended!
What I enjoyed about this movie was the fact it comes off like a real television show. I love the concept of man hunting man. Ever since the Most Dangerous Game, filmmakers have been using this plot device for years. But like all plots a good writer and director are needed. In the hands of a mediocre filmmaker this movie would have come off as tripe. This has to be one of my favorite movies (of the 21st century). The D.V.D. is filled with a lot of cool features and it has a place amongst my collection.
Highly recommended!