Corrective Measures

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Corrective Measures
Corrective Measures poster.png
Film poster
Directed by Sean O'Reilly
Written bySean O'Reilly
Based onCorrective Measures
by Grant Chastain
Produced by
  • Sean O'Reilly
  • Michelle O'Reilly
Starring
CinematographyStirling Bancroft
Edited byElad Tzadok
Music byGeorge Streicher
Production
companies
  • Arcana Productions LLC
  • The Exchange
Distributed by Tubi
Release date
  • April 29, 2022 (2022-04-29) [1]
Running time
107 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$34,489 [3]

Corrective Measures is a 2022 American superhero film [4] [5] written, produced and directed by Sean O'Reilly and starring Bruce Willis and Michael 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]

Contents

Corrective Measures was released by Tubi in select theaters and VOD on April 29, 2022.

Plot

The film is set in San Tiburon, the world's most dangerous maximum-security prison, designed to incarcerate supervillains and enhanced individuals. The facility is equipped with power inhibitors to neutralize the abilities of its inmates, ensuring control over the diverse and often dangerous population.

The narrative begins with the arrival of Payback (Dan Payne), a zealous vigilante whose mission to hunt down enhanced humans leads to his incarceration at San Tiburon. His entry into the prison disrupts the existing balance of power among inmates and staff.

Warden Devlin (Michael Rooker), known as "The Overseer," is the corrupt and ambitious head of San Tiburon. He is particularly interested in Julius "The Lobe" Loeb (Bruce Willis), a notorious inmate with immense intellect and telekinetic abilities. The Lobe is rumored to have a hidden fortune, and Devlin is determined to extract its location to fund his luxurious retirement.

Among the inmates is Diego Diaz (Brennan Mejia), a new prisoner whose sole ability is heightened empathy. Navigating the treacherous environment of San Tiburon, Diego must choose his allies carefully to avoid becoming a pawn in the deadly games between inmates and the warden.

As tensions escalate, alliances form and betrayals unfold. The power struggle between The Lobe and The Overseer intensifies, leading to a violent uprising within the prison. Amidst the chaos, Diego's empathetic abilities become crucial in mediating conflicts and seeking a path to survival.

The film culminates in a confrontation that challenges the corrupt systems in place, with characters forced to confront their own moral compasses. The resolution leaves the future of San Tiburon and its inhabitants hanging in the balance, questioning the true meaning of justice and redemption.

Cast

Production

By September 2021, Bruce Willis, Michael Rooker, Dan Payne, Brennan Mejia, Tom Cavanagh, Kat Ruston, Kevin Zegers, Hayley Sales, and Daniel Cudmore were set to star in the film. [9] [10] Sean O'Reilly served as the film's director, writer, and producer. [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Release

The film debuted on April 29, 2022 on Tubi. [17] [18] [19] Corrective Measures is one of the last films to star Willis, who retired from acting because he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. [20] [21]

Reception

Box office

As of May 25, 2023, Corrective Measures grossed $34,489 in the United Arab Emirates and South Korea. [3]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 60% of 4 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/10. [22]

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