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Steven Seagal, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paul Calderon, Mark Elliot Wilson, Lance Henriksen

An elite former cop with a serious drinking problem and a sizable gambling debt is offered an opportunity for a fresh start when a wealthy stranger buys up his debts and proposes a deadly partnership.... read more read more... There was a time when Matt (Steven Seagal) was a happily married husband and father, but these days his only companions are an empty bottle and a handful of casino chips. His luck has run out, and now his wife is married to another man and his daughter has a new father. Just when it seems as if things couldn't get any worse for Matt, a mysterious old man appears to offer him the opportunity of a lifetime: Should Matt agree to assassinate one of the city's most feared gangsters, his astronomical debt will be paid in full. But Matt isn't used to being a hired gun, and in order to successfully execute his dangerous mission he will first have to familiarize himself with the complicated system of underworld politics. As clarity takes hold and the prospect of redemption comes within his grasp, this once honest cop realizes there is much more to his assignment than meets the eye as he prepares to make the decision that will change his life forever. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Roel Reiné

Release Date: March 4, 2008

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  • deano
    August 15, 2010
    deano
    Above average high octane action with action hero Steven Seagal. His early movies are better than this.
    On the plus side, they don't even bother hiding that face that Seagal has become old and fat. However, he doesn't take himself too serious, by playing a down-on-his-luck drunk... read more. The film itself is alright. The final half hour of the film offers two yawn-provokingly boring scenes of epic gun play. The cutting is too reckless, and the slow-motion (when used) is used badly.
  • skactopus
    March 22, 2008
    skactopus
    Another Steven Seagal film straight to DVD and once again there is nothing new. Except the title, which even sounds like it could be a title for a porno.

    If you've seen a number of other Steven Seagal films, then you've seen this one. It is a slow film with a few decent actio

    ... read moren scenes. The main character, Matt, plays out like Jackie Chan in Rob-B-Hood. He is an alcoholic guy on the rocks that gambles his life away. In the beginning there are a few hands of Texas Hold 'Em and at least the hands are realistic. A big pot is won by somebody with a 2 pair. There is nothing higher than a 3 of a kind in this sequence. I digress. The story for the rest of the movie is OK, but nothing spectacular. What this film does do nicely is develop Steven Seagal's character.

    For the most part this film is pretty boring. There are some long stretches in between the short action sequences and some of these stretches seem unnecessary. One of the early parts of this film involves Seagal scoping out his target and in the way he finishes the job you wonder why he spent all that time scoping him out.

    The action is the usual decent Seagal stuff. He is untouchable and he only takes a hit or two throughout. The action comes in only short spurts too. The only exception is the graveyard shootout at the end, which is still nothing spectacular.

    The acting is OK at best. Steven Seagal is his usual self and Lance Henriksen is hardly used. The only shining part of the acting is Paul Calderon.

    The only people that will find this film amusing are Steven Seagal fans. Everyone else should let this one go.
  • mndsawas
    December 9, 2010
    mndsawas
    I have always enjoyed Steven Seagal's films but this was awful. Please - don't waste your time watching it. Sorry
  • Fascade518
    August 31, 2010
    Fascade518
    Let's face it...Steven Segal is a man that will not go silently into that good night! You do him wrong and you try to get close to him he will bring you down! In this escapade, He cannot be bought, and he will go all out to reclaim what was taken from him unjustly...his good name... read more. This is Mr. Segal in one of his finest form! See this!
  • fb100000185301014
    July 24, 2011
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    Worst script I've ever seen, acting is really bad as well, i barely watched it through
  • rageofsadako2008
    February 11, 2009
    rageofsadako2008
    I am going to eat my words: this is a REALLY GOOD Steven Seagal DTV effort. I didn't see a lot of the usual suspects of the more embarrassing Seagal fare of the last decade or so: big, leather trenchcoats covering up tubby bellies, excessive doubles, dubbing,etc... Dare I say it,... read more Seagal was in top form in this one, and the plot, although getting muddled more than a few times, is intriguing. This is the epitome (and as good an example as any) of the type of movie Seagal has been doing over the last few years. If it had been released in theaters in the 90s, it would fit right in with some of the better ones. Sheesh.
  • anotherwhitemeat
    July 14, 2008
    anotherwhitemeat
    The most enjoyable Seagal movie since Under Siege 2. Also around the same quality as that inferior sequel, but it's still a step up from literally everything else he's done since then. Plus you have to love a line like, "If I want any lip from you I'll rip it off your face."
  • Javagurl1
    April 6, 2008
    Javagurl1
    The opening car chase & the church scenes and a few other scenes were filmed in my city (Bridgeport, Ct.) so we all ran to Blockbuster to get this flik. It was on USA channel a few days after the BB release (I saw it free baby) & loved seeing my city on film (a lot more are comin... read moreg out with Bpt in them) As far as the actual movie goes...I was sad. Poor Steven he was once so hot now he looks his age & needs to give up & retire. All of his fliks are going to video. It was OK for a straight to DVD/TV flik. Entertaining in some areas.

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David Nusair
March 13, 2008
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...undeniably does continue the upward trend of Steven Seagal's career trajectory as of late... Full Review

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