Mean Machine (2001) movie poster

Mean Machine (2001)

"It's Not Just About Football, It's About Pride Inside!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 56%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 39% (RT: 33%, MC: 45) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDrama

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Director
Barry Skolnick
Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (613 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Metacritic
45
Cast
Vinnie Jones as Danny Meehan
David Hemmings as Governor
Ralph Brown as Burton
Vas Blackwood as Massive
Robbie Gee as Trojan
Geoff Bell as Ratchett
John Forgeham as Sykes
It's divisive. Only 56% of audiences liked it based on 613 votes. Critics gave it 39%.
Overview
Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners. When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2001 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Mean Machine was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of Mean Machine, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Mean Machine is a 2001 comedy, drama film directed by Barry Skolnick. Disgraced ex-England football captain, Danny 'Mean Machine' Meehan, is thrown in jail for assaulting two police officers. He keeps his head down and has the opportunity to forget everything and change the lives of the prisoners.

When these prisoners have the chance to put one over the evil guards during a prison football match, Danny takes the lead. The film has been rated by 613 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Mean Machine delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Mean Machine (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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