I caught this dreadfully bad film while channeling surfing and landing on a TV station that specializes in B movies (though until this point no D and E graders). My quick initial impression was that Defiance was a comedy, albeit a cheesy poorly made one, terrible acting, awful period costumes (was expecting to see a price tag still attached), and an over-all amateurishness of production that screams high school project.

A total waste, hopefully all those involved with this abomination of a film have either drastically improved their skills, or found better uses for their time and "talent". 

The only saving grace was the remote control was close-by to end the misery.

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