Half Past Dead (2002)

[2.5] i feel like it's title now
If I were paying complete attention while watching this movie, I probably would have enjoyed it less. Its a great film to have on for some background noise. Between tons of guns and explosions and the hip-hop soundtrack, its an audio-filled time. Fortunately, there is so little to this film, I was able to know exactly what was going on when I wasn't even completely watching. All I can say is, here's another Seagal film, where Seagal is just put to waste.

Mr. Seagal had his time, and that was long before this movie was released. Looking tired and worn out, he surely doesn't provide the convincing Akido hero we all love, but he's earned his name, and no matter how badly he performs on screen, movies will continue to be pumped out of production and watched by many, just as in the case of Half Past Dead. The plot is simple and uninteresting, I won't even explain. This movie is all about tons and tons of action, nothing more. Character development is unintersting too, and while there was some possibilities for some great things to unfold between people, I guess the creators just didn't feel like doing anything special.

It all comes down to the guns and fights. There are several fight scenes, but it seems that guns are the weapons of choice in this film, not fists. Of the couple of fight scenes there were, they looking tiring and uninspiring. Some either end too quickly, and some you just want to end before they look any more ridiculous. Its obvious the creators were trying, but it just didn't work in the end.

Like I said, great movie for some background noise...yes its fun to listen to, but I guess that's really what cds are for. A forgettable movie...stick with Seagal's earlier films.

Steven Seagal 7th dan Aikido
To all you ignorant critics of Steven Seagal's fighting/acting skills, take a look at this.

[...]
"Steven Seagal Sensei is a 7th dan Shihan in Aikikai. He is also a Shinto priest in the Omoto Kyo sect as well. The exact same as (O'Sensei) Morihei Ueshiba. Not an easy task and the only Gaijin to do so, as far as I know."

About his movies, they are what they are: nothing complicated, just pure fun for people who love to see the scum of this earth get kicked around, because in real life they get treated much too soft.

So, please, next time do your homework before sending in crappy reviews...

Steven Seagal 7th dan Aikido
To all you ignorant critics of Steven Seagal's fighting/acting skills, take a look at this.

[...]
"Steven Seagal Sensei is a 7th dan Shihan in Aikikai. He is also a Shinto priest in the Omoto Kyo sect as well. The exact same as (O'Sensei) Morihei Ueshiba. Not an easy task and the only Gaijin to do so, as far as I know."

About his movies, they are what they are: nothing complicated, just pure fun for people who love to see the scum of this earth get kicked around, because in real life they get treated much too soft.

So, please, next time do your homework before sending in crappy reviews...