Michael_Elliott Undisputed (2002) *** (out of 4)Heavyweight champion George 'Iceman' Chambers (Ving Rhames) is convicted of a rape he says never happened and is sent to prison in the prime of his life. Inside the prison is a boxing ring where Monroe Hutchen (Wesley Snipes) is the champ. It doesn't take long until mob boss Mendy (Peter Falk) talks the men into a battle between the undisputed champs.For some reason, UNDISPUTED turned out to be yet another box office disappointment for director Walter Hill, which is really too bad because this here is a rather fun movie for what it is. Perhaps what it is is why it didn't catch on with the public but, again, that's too bad because the film is actually a lot of fun as long as you don't take it too serious.The film really plays out like one of those Warner prison dramas from the 1930s. Not the "A" list ones but a low-budget "B" movie where you got a nice cast, threw them behind bars and then let everything play out. If you're looking for messages or heart-warming drama of character being built then this isn't the movie for you. Everything happens rather quickly and without too much reason but both Rhames and Snipes are so fun that you can overlook any flaws.Hill does a great job at slowly building up the anticipation to the fight. There are some really fun mini-battles between the two men and all of this really gets you pumped up for the eventual fight. Once the fight happens the entertainment continues as it certainly lives up to everything the director has built up. Not only do Rhames and Snipes do a nice job in their roles but we also get good support from Faulk, Michael Rooker and Wes Studi.Again, if you're expecting some sort of hard hitting drama then you're going to be disappointed. This is the type of movie where you just turn your brain off, kick back and have a good time with it.

thinker1691 In the world of rank boxing, there are many notable fights which can be measured on one hand. But in the world of Cinamatic boxing there are dozens which have been made into Hollywood legends. In this release, called " Undisputed " the result was the creation of a boxing Classic. It is the story of the Heavyweight Champion of the World, George 'Iceman' Chambers (Ving Rhames) who has been arrested, convicted and sentenced to prison. Undefeated on the outside world, Chambers learns that at Sweetwater Prison, another man shares that distinguished title. That individual is Monroe Hutchen (Wesley Snipes) who hold the record of never having lost a boxing match. However, even though a fight between these two athletes is inevitable, the Warden moves to quash the event. However, Mendy Ripstein a Mafia gangster (Peter Falk) from the old days steps in, uses his considerable influence and the special match is back on. The entire confrontation is seen by officials as a potential explosion, the Captain of the guard, A.J.Mercker (Michael Rooker) believes he can control over 700 riotous inmates and one memorable fight to the finish. Jon Seda, Wes Studi, and Fisher Stevens as James 'Ratbag' Kroycek, add to the dramatic intensity and over all excitement which is the main-stay of this incredible film. With top notch acting and believability of the superior actors, (especially when Rhames and Snipes are equally matched) the result is one cage fight away from memorable entertainment. ****

merklekranz Straight from maximum security prison fantasy land comes this rather average fight film. You have to get passed quite a bit of "that could never happen" in "Undisputed". I mean, boxing is treated like it's the main feature in a resort, rather than a prison. Neither Ving Rhames or Wesley Snipes character is sympathetic, so you really have no one to root for, thus the outcome is a "so what"? Another problem is the rapid fire editing, which is nothing more than a damn annoyance. The story is both straight forward and totally predictable, so what you are left with is a lot of male posturing, but very little substance. The movie pales next to the great bare knuckles fight film "Hard Times", because the story simply isn't engaging enough. - MERK

Angelus2 Iceman is a world champion boxer who is serving time in Sweetwater prison for an alleged rape and here he meets the number boxer in prison, Monroe Hutchen. And now the two will go at it to find out whose greater, the prison champ or the world champ?The concept sounds vaguely familiar with another boxer....Mike something........The film explores the prison life style and the harsh brutality one is faced with while in the company of criminals and violent offenders; I found however the stereotypes very annoying, the Godfather of the prison....I think the character of Ving Rhames and Wesley Snipes should have been changed.....All in a all an average boxing movie...