Better than Exit Wounds, but where's the Aikido??

carlhefler

I am a loyal Steven Seagal fan, though not for his acting, charisma or physical presence.  Watching his fight scenes, which showcase his Aikido talents, fascinates me.  His film Fire Down Below, while not an Oscar contender, remains a favorite of mine for excellent hand-to-hand battles throughout the movie.

That said, I walked into the sneak preview of Half Past Dead hoping to see some serious Seagal-type fights, but alas there was but one decent one, with too much moving camerawork.

As a standalone film, it's fairly entertaining, with some funny dialogue provided by rapper Kurupt.  But as the new Steven Seagal vehicle, it lacks the trademark Aikido based fights that made him a star.

score 8/10

carlhefler 15 November 2002

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw0836083/