Wesley Snipes' Undisputed Action Movie Now Free to Stream on Tubi

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Wesley Snipes, the actor and martial artist best known for his role as the Marvel vampire hunter, has a filmography filled with iconic roles, but one of his most underrated movies is now free to stream. The action/boxing/prison drama, Undisputed, features Snipes as Monroe "Undisputed" Hutchen, a boxer behind bars, and it deserves a second round of attention. Released in 2002, Undisputed was written, produced, and directed by Walter Hill, the filmmaker behind the likes of the nightmarish '70s thriller The Warriors and producer of the Alien franchise.

The movie stars Ving Rhames as George "The Iceman" Chambers and Wesley Snipes as Monroe "Undisputed" Hutchen, a pair of fighters who find themselves facing off while serving time behind bars. The rest of the cast features several genre favorites, including Peter Falk, Michael Rooker, Jon Seda, Wes Studi, Fisher Stevens, and Master P. Undisputed is available to stream on Tubi from March 1, and it offers a unique blend of action, boxing, and drama. The official synopsis reads: "An undefeated world-champion prize fighter, who is convicted of rape and sent to prison, must confront and fight the reigning prison boxing champion."

Undisputed proved to be divisive upon release, landing scores of 49% from critics and 46% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. However, sometimes a solid genre picture is exactly what you need, and Undisputed has since spawned a franchise that has largely left the heavy-hitting drama behind in favor of stunning martial arts action. The sequel, 2006's Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, reshapes the character George "The Iceman" Chambers into Michael Jai White's framed boxer, who is sent to a Russian prison and forced to throw down with Scott Adkins' Yuri Boyka, who describes himself as "the most complete fighter in the world."

Here are some key points about the Undisputed franchise: * The sequel, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, was released in 2006 and stars Michael Jai White and Scott Adkins * The franchise has since expanded to include Undisputed III: Redemption and Boyka: Undisputed, both of which star Scott Adkins as Yuri Boyka * Adkins has expressed interest in returning as Boyka in an Undisputed 5, saying that he believes there's still a good story to tell * Wesley Snipes, who himself served 28 months in prison for tax evasion, has returned to the role of Blade, making his debut in the MCU as The Daywalker in the multiversal madness that is Deadpool & Wolverine. As for whether he will play the role again, there is currently no word, but a lot of fans are hoping Snipes' iteration will be given a proper solo send-off.

Overall, Undisputed is a must-see for fans of Wesley Snipes and the action/boxing genre, and its availability on Tubi makes it easy to discover or re-watch. With its unique blend of action, boxing, and drama, Undisputed is a solid genre picture that is sure to entertain. So, if you're looking for a new movie to stream, consider giving Undisputed a try – it might just become your new favorite film.