Well, this movie is definitely not an Oscar material but it has it's moments and some layers that might be missed by a less attentive viewer. Like:
Then, with the exception of the doctor, Payback and opening scene the acting was rather good and some of the characters arcs had legs.
Finally, kudos to Bruce, not relying on others to pay for his palliative care and standing and earning some last dollar while it lasts. In the hindsight of knowing his condition, he is not playing he is living his attitude in some scenes.
- desserts fed to Diaz had their purpose as probably the only food not containing the control substance
- who was really talking to the Conductor and steering his self esteem issues during the parol hearing
- who of the guards was really on Lobe's side, or how many of them knowingly/unknown to them or paid for their service to afford caring about the family?
- was the Overseer really that stupid or it has something to do with the fact that someone didn't have his food for quite a while etc etc
Then, with the exception of the doctor, Payback and opening scene the acting was rather good and some of the characters arcs had legs.
Finally, kudos to Bruce, not relying on others to pay for his palliative care and standing and earning some last dollar while it lasts. In the hindsight of knowing his condition, he is not playing he is living his attitude in some scenes.