Maligned Franchise Star’s Film Finds Redemption on Free Streaming

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Not every action film can mimic the high-octane style of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, as was demonstrated by the 2022 action thriller starred by [actor’s name]. Initially panned upon its premiere, the movie has since garnered success on free streaming platforms. It currently leads the streaming charts, dethroning hits like “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and Jason Statham’s “Mechanic: Resurrection” from the top spot.

Under the direction of Dallas Jackson, the movie titled “The System” features Tyrese Gibson, Terrence Howard (known for his role in Iron Man), Jeremy Piven (famous from Entourage) and Lil Yachty. This gripping tale follows a former Marine who, driven by necessity, becomes entangled in a botched drug deal and winds up undercover in one of the world’s most perilous prisons. To make matters even more intriguing, there’s also an underground fight club involved. You can now stream this exciting movie for free on Tubi. For a more detailed overview, take a look at the official synopsis provided below.

A freshly discharged soldier (Tyrese Gibson) finds himself entangled in a drug-related arrest. The authorities then enlist his help for an undercover mission within a ruthless penitentiary, tasking him to unravel the mystery concealed by its walls. Upon unveiling a clandestine prisoner combat league, the warden coerces him into participating. To regain his liberty and dismantle the warden’s corrupted regime, he must survive each fight while orchestrating its downfall.

‘The System’ Was Panned by Both Critics & Audiences Alike

Regardless of its intriguing action-thriller concept, the movie titled The System, unfortunately, didn’t resonate positively with either critics or viewers upon its debut. Typically, these two groups can have differing opinions on films, but in this case, they both assigned a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Jeffrey M. Anderson from Common Sense Media did commend the performances delivered by Tyrese Gibson and Terence Howard, but ultimately felt that their acting couldn’t compensate for the weak storyline and lackluster direction. Joel Copling of Spectrum Culture further noted, “This is an unremarkable action-thriller that fails to explore its minimal premise in any engaging manner.

However, some people appreciated the thrilling experience of the action outing, as Matt Conway from Battle Royale With Cheese expressed an uncommon viewpoint, stating, “The movie establishes its own lighthearted, 80s action film rhythm and is even more enjoyable due to its raw combat style.” Similarly, Sheila on Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a perfect 5/5 rating and commented, “This film is packed with action! Excellent performances. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The characters Savage and Bones were outstanding. Brutal and relentless! You need to pay careful attention. I can’t wait to watch it again.

As a cinephile, I must admit that the response from viewers towards “The System” has been overwhelmingly negative. Justin A, in his review, expressed his displeasure quite vehemently: “If there was an option to give it a zero star, I would have taken it. The acting was atrocious, the fight scenes were abysmal, and the movie itself was a disaster.” Similarly, keith f didn’t hold back either, calling it a “film that even a high-school student with no experience could potentially surpass.” He pointed out the implausible plot, heavy-handed messaging, and the overuse of clichés, stating that every chance to build suspense was squandered.

Renowned for his character as Roman Pearce in the Fast and Furious series, Tyrese Gibson will join forces with Vin Diesel and his cohorts once more in the upcoming action installment of Fast and Furious, known as Fast X: Part 2 or Fast & Furious 11. This high-octane sequel is anticipated to hit theaters later in the year.

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2025-01-21 18:01