Corrective Measures

Corrective Measures
Film poster
Directed by	Sean O'Reilly
Written by	Sean O'Reilly
Based on	Corrective Measures by Grant Chastain
Produced by	Sean O'Reilly Michelle O'Reilly
Starring	Bruce Willis Michael Rooker
Cinematography	Stirling Bancroft
Edited by	Elad Tzadok
Music by	George 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]
Country	United States
Language	English
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]

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

• Bruce Willis as Julius "The Lobe" Loeb
• Michael Rooker as Overseer Warden Devlin
• Dan Payne as Payback
• Brennan Mejia as Diego Diaz
• Tom Cavanagh as Gordon Tweedy
• Kat Ruston as Officer Liz Morales
• Kevin Zegers as Captain Jason Brody
• Hayley Sales as Dr. Isabelle Josephs
• Daniel Cudmore as Diamond Jim
• Doug Bradley as Senator Zechariah

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 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.4/10.^[22]

References

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3. "'Corrective Measures' (2022)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
4. Acosta, Nelson (April 30, 2022). "'Corrective Measures' Review: Bruce Willis Cannot Save This Low Budget Superhero Film".
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6. Celebretainment (September 9, 2021). "Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker cast in sci-fi movie Corrective Measures". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
7. Bang Showbiz (September 9, 2021). "Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker cast in sci-fi movie Corrective Measures". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
8. Massoto, Erick (September 8, 2021). "Bruce Willis to Star in Original Tubi Film 'Corrective Measures'". Collider. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
9. Gruenwedel, Erik (September 8, 2021). "Tubi Announces Original Movie 'Corrective Measures' With Bruce Willis". Media Play News. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
10. Major, Michael (September 8, 2021). "Bruce Willis to Star in Tubi's CORRECTIVE MEASURES Film". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
11. Calvario, Liz (September 8, 2021). "Bruce Willis Is a Notorious Prisoner in 'Corrective Measures' -- See the First Look Photos". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
12. White, Peter (September 8, 2021). "Tubi Bolsters Original Movie Drive With Bruce Willis Sci-Fi Feature 'Corrective Measures'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
13. 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. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
14. Welk, Brian (September 8, 2021). "Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker to Star in Sci-Fi Action Film 'Corrective Measures' for Tubi". TheWrap. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
15. Fuge, Jonathan (September 10, 2021). "Corrective Measures First Look Teams Bruce Willis & Michael Rooker in Tubi Original Movie Event". MovieWeb. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
16. Hailu, Selome (September 8, 2021). "Bruce Willis and Michael Rooker to Star in Tubi's Adaptation of 'Corrective Measures'". Variety. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
17. Jackson, Angelique (April 1, 2022). "What's the Status of Bruce Willis' Final Movies?". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
18. Hernandez, Alex (April 1, 2022). "Coming to Tubi April 2022: The Last Boy Scout, Die Hard 2, Machete, and more". Techaeris. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
19. Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (April 28, 2022). "See Bruce Willis in one of his final roles, supervillain Lobe in Corrective Measures". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
20. Rosenbloom, Alli (February 16, 2023). "Bruce Willis' family shares an update on his health and new diagnosis". CNN. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
21. James, Meg; Kaufman, Amy (March 30, 2022). "Concerns about Bruce Willis' declining cognitive state swirled around sets in recent years". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
22. "'Corrective Measures' (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 27, 2022.

External links

• Corrective Measures at IMDb