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Steven Seagal, Eddie Griffin

When an honest cop is senselessly gunned down on the means streets of a poverty-stricken city, his fearless father moves into the neighborhood on a deadly mission of vengeance in this gritty urban act... read more read more...ion thriller starring Steven Seagal and Eddie Griffin. Max Ballester was a good cop who made the unfortunate mistake of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now Max is dead, the victim of a senseless and seemingly random act of violence. When the murder goes unsolved and the police fail to single out a suspect, Max's father, former government special ops agent Simon Ballester (Seagal), decides to take the law into his own hands. After moving in to the very neighborhood where his son was recently gunned down, Simon embarks on a relentless mission to find his son's killer - constantly probing everyone who crosses his path and never hesitating to crack a skull or two when things get tough. Of course the local gangs don't take kindly to such bold inquiries, especially when they are being conducted by an ex-government agent. Fortunately Simon is more than capable of fending for himself in such dangerous situations, and as the local thugs come out to play he unleashes a fury the likes of which have never been seen even on these treacherous streets. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Don E. FauntLeRoy

Release Date: November 13, 2007

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  • NuditysShiver
    March 1, 2011
    NuditysShiver
    From the many reviews I've read about Urban Justice being Steven Seagal's comeback film; I think not. I'm not doubting Seagal's talent as a bonafide bone-breaking animal, he just needs to ease back on his appearances in film. There's only so many times you can play the sam... read moree character. The types he portrays seem to always be mixed up in some kind of vendetta. It's becoming over-played and honestly, just downright offensive.

    When his son, Officer Max Ballister (Cory Hart), is gunned down on the streets, Simon Ballister (Steven Seagal) comes out of the murky depths to find his gunmen. He leaves a trail of busted bodies which catches the attention of ESG gang leader Armand Tucker (Eddie Griffith), who sends more cannon fodder his way, hoping it will stop Ballister's own brand of interrogation. However, Ballister has more than local gangbangers after him which seems to come from every direction.

    Having Eddie Griffith play a gang leader is pretty weak, considering he brings no intimidating attributes to his character. He tries to present some humor into his role, even so much as adding a little Pacino-esque dialogue into his vocabulary. I see him only as a comedian and nothing more. Even then, mediocre at best. Danny Trejo makes a five minute appearance in the film as The Hyde Park gang leader El Chivo, rival's to Armand's ESG gang. He should of had some more scenes in, though. On top of Seagal's "same character" dilemma, it's blatantly obvious that he's having an asthma attack when he's rushing up and down the streets. Yes, he breaks fingers, hands, ribs; but he "huffs and puffs" between takes, it's hard to concentrate on his choreography. And to think, this film was going to have a theatrical release.

    I give the film one thing, though, the amount of bodies Seagal leaves in his wake. He accumulates a hefty amount with blood seeming to come out at all angles when the characters get shot (he even takes one as well). So in conclusion, why does Steven Seagal continue to go on as an actor? If this is the best he can come up with now, there's no need to keep putting out horrible releases.
  • jam233
    June 30, 2010
    jam233
    It?s good to see Steven Seagal maturing into roles more appropriate for his age, and it is admirable he has the sense to do that. However, the screenplay has been done so often before, it?s a shame he didn?t opt for something more original. It?s well enough done, but it is so pre... read moredictable, it ruins any spontaneity an original script would have had. It has some good action sequences, but not a lot more.
  • cbzeer
    December 7, 2008
    cbzeer
    Will Seagal EVER quit making crap movies? I miss the old days when he broke arms and glared at the baddies.
  • daws272
    April 25, 2008
    daws272
    this one is OMG his best in a along time and to me was like bringing back the younger Steven,but he kicked some majoe ass in this movie ,everyone should see it
  • stallonefan1
    March 15, 2008
    stallonefan1
    One of the best Seagal movies since Into The Sun! I loved this Entertaining Action flick and Seagal is in true form kicking serious ass searching for his son's killer.
  • futsin
    December 15, 2007
    futsin
    I think I saw this film. Maybe. Kind of. The murkiness was so dark in the picture it was difficult to watch. Which is unfortunate, as it's the best Steven Seagal movie in a long, long freaking time. The performances from Steven (who is actually learning that his age is not someth... read moreing to hide, but utilize), Eddie Griffin (who kicks ass as a bad motherfucker), and Danny Trejo (who gives probably his best performance outside of a Robert Rodriguez film) are all worth seeing. The third act takes too much time to get moving, as the picture feels like it should've ended about 15-20 minutes earlier, but overall it's enjoyable and not something to hate on unlike the god-awful Shadow Man or Flight of Fury.
  • serena2u2
    November 11, 2007
    serena2u2
    One of the best he has put out in years.. He is truely believable as a father mourning his son... and a father delivering retribution

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David Nusair
November 10, 2007
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

That Urban Justice eventually devolves into yet another tedious Steven Seagal actioner is particularly disappointing, as the movie boasts an opening half hour that essentially possesses the feel of an... Full Review

Prairie Miller
November 9, 2007
Prairie Miller, NewsBlaze

A cut above the usual kick butt orthopedic surgeon's wet dream, with Steven Seagal looking dapper, mean and bulked up in leather. Full Review

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