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When 50 kilos of heroin is stolen from the property vaults of a top security prison in Detroit, the evidence points to the officers in charge. But no one will admit anything as the heroin is worth $5m to them. Gangster Latrell Walker (DMX) is determined to find the thieves as he was due to get some big money out of the deal. But he has to deal with cop Orin Boyd (Steven Seagal), who is also on the trail of the thieves. The two decide to join forces and try and find those responsible for this conspiracy.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By "rajiaahmad"
Format:VHS Tape
I saw this movie today and this is probably Steven Seagal's best film since Under Siege 2. It's got all the usual good cop/bad cop cliches, but produced by Joel Silver, this is an action-packed rollercoaster ride of a thriller, with Seagal kicking, punching and shooting a**. I like the beginning bit when Seagal exterminates the assassins who are out to kill the vice-pres and there are some humorous sequences, such as his anger management classes. The main flaws are that Tom Arnold's character is a bit of a waste, Jill Hennessy doesn't do much except shout orders and the villains are pretty bland. Apart from that, this is an absolute stunt-fest.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Oh my word! What a surprise! I normally can't abide Steven Seagal but this is SUCH a good film! It's complete tat of course but it's all carried off with such verve and aplomb it gets away with it completely. As with Under Siege (his last decent film) Seagal is backed by a good supporting cast, including Tom Arnold and Anthony Anderson (who make for a very, VERY funny ending) and Bill Duke (Predator) makes a welcome appearance as a chief of police who gets to get out of the office at the climax of the film and do more than just bellow out our hero. To be honest, the stunts aren't anything very special and Seagal is pretty much past it, but seems content to lurch around and gurn at the camera a lot, which actually works pretty well. I saw the film at the cinema, against my wishes and saw it again at a friend's house and it actually does bear up to repleat viewings. The only thing that got on my nerves is that at one point the writers blatantly stole a line from the Usual Suspects - lads if you can't come up with good dialogue yourself don't steal it so blatantly: it ain't big and it ain't clever. If you are looking for some enjoyable rubbish then you really can't go far wrong with this. Set against most of Steven Seagal's other output this is a masterpiece and it holds it's own pretty well a lot of other action films too. I liked it a lot.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Andy Avenell
Format:DVD
Steven Segal at his best in this action packed movie.
This movie features car stunts/shunts and even a cool scene with a Ducati motorcycle.
A 'must have' film for your collection.
This movie features car stunts/shunts and even a cool scene with a Ducati motorcycle.
A 'must have' film for your collection.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Inspector Gadget
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Format:DVD
Despite Fire Down Below being a No. 1 hit in America, it went straight to video here in the UK and killed Seagal's career for four years. But then veteran action producer Joel Silver thrust Steve back in the limelight, put him on the Slimfast diet gave him slightly better material to work with. After all, an actor can only do as good as the script.
From a novel of the same name by John Westerman (but bearing minimal resemblance to it) the plot centers on Orin Boyd, a cop busted down to patrolman after a rough encounter with the Vice-President. Once on the streets Boyd's suspicious nose can't keep him out of trouble with undercover cops who are trying to bust local Drug Boss Latrell Walker...or so it seems.
There are many attempts at irony throughout the movie and surprisingly enough most of them work. Boyd is forced to attend rage control classes in which he meets eccentric TV host Henry Wayne (Tom Arnold) who becomes his wannabe partner. But sadly enough the classes don't work as Boyd continues to uses violence first, ask questions later. And there is a public service announcement too; Seagal survives a car wreck by airbag. A later car crash victim doesn't have one and dies.
Dozens of cop movie cliches staple the flimsy script together. And the bad guys are obvious from the moment they appear on screen. Bartkowiak's direction is better than in his debut Romeo Must Die, and adds a heavy dose of frenetic rush to such a fast-paced film. However the set-up and execution of the story is so dull you'll forget about it half an hour after the credits roll.
Seagal has learned a little, just a little, more in the acting area but still doesn't know how to express himself much. There's too much frowning and not enough other emotions from Boyd.... Read more ›
From a novel of the same name by John Westerman (but bearing minimal resemblance to it) the plot centers on Orin Boyd, a cop busted down to patrolman after a rough encounter with the Vice-President. Once on the streets Boyd's suspicious nose can't keep him out of trouble with undercover cops who are trying to bust local Drug Boss Latrell Walker...or so it seems.
There are many attempts at irony throughout the movie and surprisingly enough most of them work. Boyd is forced to attend rage control classes in which he meets eccentric TV host Henry Wayne (Tom Arnold) who becomes his wannabe partner. But sadly enough the classes don't work as Boyd continues to uses violence first, ask questions later. And there is a public service announcement too; Seagal survives a car wreck by airbag. A later car crash victim doesn't have one and dies.
Dozens of cop movie cliches staple the flimsy script together. And the bad guys are obvious from the moment they appear on screen. Bartkowiak's direction is better than in his debut Romeo Must Die, and adds a heavy dose of frenetic rush to such a fast-paced film. However the set-up and execution of the story is so dull you'll forget about it half an hour after the credits roll.
Seagal has learned a little, just a little, more in the acting area but still doesn't know how to express himself much. There's too much frowning and not enough other emotions from Boyd.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Seagul in this film plays a tough cop where he still demonstrates that he has got what it takes to shift some body about. This action packed film includes a different approach to what seagul has done so far since he displays a funny side to his personality and yet keeping the film very real and exciting
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This film is "Bad Boys" meets "Die Hard". Awesome visual effects (Especially when the guy gets squashed against a parked car whilst hanging off the back of a truck - look out for his facial expression!). It's got everything - hand to hand combat, guns, cars, explosions - you name it - this films got it! Steven Seagal still has the fluid moves to carry this role off, although a bit aged! DMX is very strong as the "Baddie come Goodie". Michael Jai White - has muscles and there is a host of familiar faces wandering around in this, probably the best action film of the year so far. Well worth a look.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
EXIT WOUNDS , WELCOME BACK SEGAL JUST TURN YOUR BRAIN OF AND ENJOY THIS MINDLESS PLOTTED FILM THAT BECOMES AN STUNT FEAST ACTION FLICK , TYPICAL DRUG RELATED SCUM PLAY CAT AND MOUSE AND SEGAL IMPRESSES BY USING AIKIDO AND THE ACTION IS BLOODY SO BETTER THAT HIS EARLY FILMS , THE CAST ARE NOT GOOD THE FILM HAS UNNECESARY JOKES AND STUPIDITY BUT SEGAL KEEPS HIS GOOD TURN IN THIS FUN FILM . SO THIS IS GOOD IT IS A REWATCHABLE FLICK AN MIXED STORY OFF HIDDEN CRMINALS AND A MIX OF SEGAL ACTION , MOSTLY GOOD .
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5.0 out of 5 stars
"..TOP SEAGAL ACTION.."
This one of Seagal's last big films, mega budget action with tons of cool explosions and fighting, the story is pretty exciting with a good supporting cast once again, rapper DMX... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Drury
4.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended guilty pleasure
You either like Steven Seagal or you don't. Me? I love the old codger and the way he puts out the same old guilty pleasure tat time and time again. Read more
Published 18 months ago by BPR
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Exit Wounds [DVD] [2001] This is a very good DVD with two great actors I loved it, very action packed and well worth buying.
Published on 6 May 2011 by Beverley Mason
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Very Glad i purchased this Film great on action and the usuall epicness of seagal any action fan or seagal fan i would recommend buying it :)
Published on 2 May 2011 by Seek & Destroy
5.0 out of 5 stars
SURPRISINGLY ONE OF SEAGAL'S BEST
EXIT WOUNDS announced Seagal's comeback, although lesser ones were to follow. In this superb and suspenseful action-thriller he plays a rogue cop chasing a drug dealer (DMX) and... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2008 by Sick-o
3.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, but normal Seagal
The movie starts with Seagal's character Boyd, a police officer, rescues the Vice President of the USA from a very elaborate plot. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos
3.0 out of 5 stars
AN ALL OUT ACTION FILM
I watched this for the first time ever last night in bed. I found myself enjoying it more then I should have done, as this is a STEVEN SEAGAL film and I found that his acting is... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2006 by Bringer Of Funerals
1.0 out of 5 stars
EMBARASSING...
My, where should I begin? This film has to top the list for being the corniest, most badly scripted and acted movie ever made. Really it is truly dreadful. Read more
Published on 3 May 2005 by Shkandrij
1.0 out of 5 stars
SAVE YOURSELF FROM THIS FILM
This film is terrible. Its plot is so twisted and badly written that bythe end of the film you can't work out who are the bad guys and who arethe good guys. Read more
Published on 28 April 2004 by mr O Godwin
1.0 out of 5 stars
NO
Sorry about this people but this is an awful film.
Shooting car tyres and watching them blow up nah sorry can't, don't and won't believe it as it just doesn't happen. Read more
Shooting car tyres and watching them blow up nah sorry can't, don't and won't believe it as it just doesn't happen. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2004 by Theyarwoods
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