Corrective Measuresis a 2022 Americansuperhero film[4][5]written, produced and directed bySean O'Reillyand starringBruce WillisandMichael Rooker.[6]It is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Grant Chastain.[7]It is also O'Reilly's debut in a live-action feature film.[8]
| Corrective Measures | |
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| Directed by | Sean O'Reilly |
| Written by | Sean O'Reilly |
| Based on | Corrective Measures by Grant Chastain |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Stirling Bancroft |
| Edited by | Elad Tzadok |
| Music by | George Streicher |
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| Distributed by | Tubi |
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Running time | 107 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $34,489[3] |
Corrective Measureswas released byTubiinselect theatersandVODon April 29, 2022.
Plot
editZealous vigilante "Payback" finds himself incarcerated in the world's most secure prison - a facility designed to house super-villains and overseen by the corrupt Warden Devlin.
Cast
edit- Bruce Willisas Julius "The Lobe" Loeb
- Michael Rookeras Overseer Warden Devlin
- Dan Payneas Payback
- Brennan Mejia as Diego Diaz
- Tom Cavanaghas Gordon Tweedy
- Kat Ruston as Officer Liz Morales
- Kevin Zegersas Captain Jason Brody
- Hayley Salesas Dr. Isabelle Josephs
- Daniel Cudmoreas Diamond Jim
- Doug Bradleyas Senator Zechariah
Production
editBy September 2021,Bruce Willis,Michael Rooker,Dan Payne,Brennan Mejia,Tom Cavanagh,Kat Ruston,Kevin Zegers,Hayley Sales,andDaniel Cudmorewere set to star in the film.[9][10]Sean O'Reillyserved as the film's director, writer, and producer.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
Release
editThe film debuted on April 29, 2022 onTubi.[17][18][19]Corrective Measuresis one of the last films to star Willis, who retired from acting because he was diagnosed withfrontotemporal dementia.[20][21]
Reception
editBox office
editAs of May 25, 2023,Corrective Measuresgrossed $34,489 in the United Arab Emirates and South Korea.[3]
Critical response
editOn thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,60% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/10.[22]
References
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- ^Acosta, Nelson (April 30, 2022)."'Corrective Measures' Review: Bruce Willis Cannot Save This Low Budget Superhero Film ".
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- ^Celebretainment (September 9, 2021)."Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker cast in sci-fi movie Corrective Measures".The Buffalo News.Archived fromthe originalon January 14, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 14,2022.
- ^Bang Showbiz (September 9, 2021)."Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker cast in sci-fi movie Corrective Measures".Contactmusic.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Massoto, Erick (September 8, 2021)."Bruce Willis to Star in Original Tubi Film 'Corrective Measures'".Collider.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Gruenwedel, Erik (September 8, 2021)."Tubi Announces Original Movie 'Corrective Measures' With Bruce Willis".Media Play News.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Major, Michael (September 8, 2021)."Bruce Willis to Star in Tubi's CORRECTIVE MEASURES Film".BroadwayWorld.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Calvario, Liz (September 8, 2021)."Bruce Willis Is a Notorious Prisoner in 'Corrective Measures' -- See the First Look Photos".Entertainment Tonight.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^White, Peter (September 8, 2021)."Tubi Bolsters Original Movie Drive With Bruce Willis Sci-Fi Feature 'Corrective Measures'".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Hughes, William (September 8, 2021)."Tubi dangles Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker over our heads in effort to get someone to bite".The A.V. Club.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Welk, Brian (September 8, 2021)."Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker to Star in Sci-Fi Action Film 'Corrective Measures' for Tubi".TheWrap.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Fuge, Jonathan (September 10, 2021)."Corrective Measures First Look Teams Bruce Willis & Michael Rooker in Tubi Original Movie Event".MovieWeb.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Hailu, Selome (September 8, 2021)."Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker to Star in Tubi's Adaptation of 'Corrective Measures'".Variety.RetrievedNovember 26,2021.
- ^Jackson, Angelique (April 1, 2022)."What's the Status of Bruce Willis' Final Movies?".Variety.RetrievedApril 1,2022.
- ^Hernandez, Alex (April 1, 2022)."Coming to Tubi April 2022: The Last Boy Scout, Die Hard 2, Machete, and more".Techaeris.RetrievedApril 2,2021.
- ^Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (April 28, 2022)."See Bruce Willis in one of his final roles, supervillain Lobe in Corrective Measures".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedApril 29,2022.
- ^Rosenbloom, Alli (February 16, 2023)."Bruce Willis' family shares an update on his health and new diagnosis".CNN.RetrievedFebruary 18,2023.
- ^James, Meg; Kaufman, Amy (March 30, 2022)."Concerns about Bruce Willis' declining cognitive state swirled around sets in recent years".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedMay 19,2022.
- ^"'Corrective Measures' (2022)".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango Media.RetrievedDecember 27,2022.