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• Jeff "

  
  Under Siege is one of those films that relies on previous action flicks to create its plot. Despite this, this is a fun little flick that is purely mindless from start to finish. With this one, Director Andrew Davis delivers a heavily flawed picture that is very predictable, but is… More
  Under Siege is one of those films that relies on previous action flicks to create its plot. Despite this, this is a fun little flick that is purely mindless from start to finish. With this one, Director Andrew Davis delivers a heavily flawed picture that is very predictable, but is pure popcorn action. The dialogue, I have to say is the worst aspect of the film as it is very tongue in cheek and pretty cheesy. This film is basically Die Hard on a battleship. We've seen this type of film before, but it manages to be a thrill ride and offer something worth seeing for viewers of action films. The script has plenty of imperfections; however the action is exhilarating and makes for an entertaining picture that manages to overcome its flaws. Under Siege relies more on the action to compensate the paper thin, predictable plot. Tommy Lee Jones is the best actor here and he delivers a menacing and worthwhile performance that stands out above every other actor. This is a popcorn flick pure and simple; however don't expect anything great with this film. This is one of those films that you've seen many times before, and by this point, you've better genre films, with a really convincing plot. Under Siege is flawed and could have been much better, luckily Jones plays a great villain and it's what keeps you interested in the film. I've never been a big Steven Seagal fan, and I'm still not. But here he's entertaining and with his sidekick Erika Eleniak armed with two massive canons, they have what it takes to take out the threat and make this a cheesy good time.

• Chris W

  
  This is definitely one of the high points of Steven Seagal's career, maybe because it is his second time working Andrew Davis, who seems usually seems to deliver the goods when it comes to thrills and excitement. The story revolves around the final voyage of the USS Missouri,… More
  This is definitely one of the high points of Steven Seagal's career, maybe because it is his second time working Andrew Davis, who seems usually seems to deliver the goods when it comes to thrills and excitement. The story revolves around the final voyage of the USS Missouri, the battleship where the official surrender of the Japanese and the end of WWII took place. It's making its final trip from Pearl Harbor back to the mainland where it will be retired and displayed with dignity. The voyage doesn't go all that smoothly though, as an embittered CIA operate has gone rogue and, along with the help of a band of elite commandos and a turncoat officer aboard the vessel, he takes command of the ship and its weapons supply, with domination and conquest as his main goals. However, all hope is not lost, as a cook aboard the ship named Casey Ryback happens to be an ex- Navy SEAL who isn't about to surrender without a fight. Billed as "Die Hard on a ship" this is an exciting action thriller. Yeah the main plot isn't new or original, and Seagal is still pretty wooden, but the films excels due to the great cinematography and location shooting (the USS Alabama fills in for the Missouri), the awesome action and fight scenes, and two wonderfully over the top and nutty performances from Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey as the main antagonists. There's also some appearances from a couple of Davis regulars, as well as blink and you'll miss them cameos from Ving Rhames, Roger Corman, and apparently George A. Romero. The movie is maybe a tad silly, but it is undeniably fun. Occasionally it is also genuinely suspenseful, but nothing quite to the level of Die Hard or heck, even the later Air Force One. If you want a decent action thriller, and want to see one of the better Seagal films, then go ahead and give this one a watch.

• Directors C

  
  Despite many technical flaws such as plot holes and not actually making much sense almost at all, Under Siege is still an entertaining and immensely likable film and by far Seagal's best one. It's got a decent script with equally good acting, and quite a few laughs provied… More
  Despite many technical flaws such as plot holes and not actually making much sense almost at all, Under Siege is still an entertaining and immensely likable film and by far Seagal's best one. It's got a decent script with equally good acting, and quite a few laughs provied by an energetic Tommy Lee Jones.

• Anthony L

  
  Erika Eleniak's tits. A seminal point in the history of cinema!

• Derek D

  
  Seagal's best movie (even though Hard To Kill is at the top of my list) this has great performances by Jones and the real-life nutcase Busey as terrorists who take over a battleship. The film moves along at a very good pace and never gets boring. This is the last great film… More
  Seagal's best movie (even though Hard To Kill is at the top of my list) this has great performances by Jones and the real-life nutcase Busey as terrorists who take over a battleship. The film moves along at a very good pace and never gets boring. This is the last great film Seagal made and the final one for a lot of people who considered themselves Seagal fans in the late 80's/early 90's.

• Lenny M

  
  Not too much going on but I think Seagal was effective at going mainstream with this.

• Michael S

  
  Die Hard on a boat is one hell of a good time!

• Alexander W

  
  Corny? Impossible? Yeah but good action flik for any real man who wants to fight for his honour and Miss July.

• Tim S

  
  If you are going to give Tommy Lee Jones an Oscar for The Fugitive, he should get a nomination for this.

• EightThirty .

  
  This was great when it came out ^_^

• Daniel J D

  
  I had to give it some stars for Tommy Lee and Garey Busey. But the movie itself rather sucks.

• Dean !

  
  One of my fave action films! Great cast with Tommy Lee Jones as the sarcastic bad guy in a team planning to highjack missiles off a U.S. Battleship. Great fights, shoot outs and humour make this a perfect action film!

• xGary X

  
  Well blow me down. A decent film starring Steven Seagal. True, it has little to do with HIM, and it's a transparent rip off of Die Hard, but it's an exciting action film with a quality supporting cast, especially the psychotic double act of Busey and Jones. Good fun, but… More
  Well blow me down. A decent film starring Steven Seagal. True, it has little to do with HIM, and it's a transparent rip off of Die Hard, but it's an exciting action film with a quality supporting cast, especially the psychotic double act of Busey and Jones. Good fun, but it'd be better if that meat-head would get over himself and realise that making yourself invincible does NOT make for good drama...

• Jason S

  
  Action flick. Nuff said.

• danny d

  
  great action flick

• Dean M

  
  Fantastic action scenes on Steven Seagal and almost refreshing to see Erika Eleniak in a 'bimbo popping topless out of the cake' role. Whoops!

• Michael G

  
  Booo!!!

• Khris N

  
  Best Segal flick - and a lengendary action movie. Tommy Lee Jones is the best.

• Caesar M

  
  I'm speechless, this movie honestly surpassed my expectations at every level. With a great script and cast any one could get behind this action movie. Under Siege is about a former SEAL, now a cook, who is the only person who can stop a gang of terrorists when they sieze… More
  I'm speechless, this movie honestly surpassed my expectations at every level. With a great script and cast any one could get behind this action movie. Under Siege is about a former SEAL, now a cook, who is the only person who can stop a gang of terrorists when they sieze control of a US Navy battleship. The story does take twenty minutes to get into and when it does start, it never looses it pace. I found the movie to very exciting during my watch and it's one hell of a tense movie. It has great characters, good dialogue, and is overall an intelligent action movie. It has a nice blend of violence and drama that should please any action fan. What's truly unexpected is that everyone performance, even Steven Seagal, are terrific and fun to watch. This has to be Steven Seagal at his best giving not giving us a kick-ass hero to get behind, but it's one of the most enjoyable performance I've seen him give. Tommy Lee Jones has to be praised for his portrayal as the villain as he brings out a menacing and enjoyable villain to watch. It direction is spot on, the action sequences are fantastic, and it all works well to give you a truly memorable and enjoyable action movie. Under Siege is a great action for any one if you're a fan Steven Seagal or not. It's truly an fun intelligent action movie with Steven Seagal as the leading man doing what he does best in a great movie.

• Deb S

  
  Steven Seagal is a master of martial arts and in this movie shows he can handle guns of different kinds and even use knifes in a cool way. He plays Casey Ryback, a former Navy SEAL, who's spending his last days in the Navy on a marine battleship as a cook when a lethal band of… More
  Steven Seagal is a master of martial arts and in this movie shows he can handle guns of different kinds and even use knifes in a cool way. He plays Casey Ryback, a former Navy SEAL, who's spending his last days in the Navy on a marine battleship as a cook when a lethal band of terrorists led by Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey unexpectedly overtake the ship, the crew, and murder the skipper. Luckily Steven to there to open a can of kick-butt stew!! Guys might want to check this out for Erika Eleniak and the cake scene. Jordan Tate: So who are you? Are you, you, like, some Special Forces guy or something? Casey Ryback: Nah. I'm just a cook. Jordan Tate: A cook? Casey Ryback: [Whispering] Just a lowly, lowly cook. Jordan Tate: Oh, my God, we're gonna die. [Krill - Gary Busey is dressed as a drag queen] Commander Krill: Do I look like I need a psychological evaluation? William Strannix: Not at all.

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