steve said:Not sure if anyone has yet mentioned it but he does also sing a song over the end credits - it's the first time I've heard him and he really does have a good singing voice!
I read your review on IMDB and it's great!!steve said:Hi guys,
Just found his latest movie and I have to say I loved every last second of it! I've posted a review up at IMDB though it probably hasn't surfaced yet. I don't want to go into too much detail as I don't want to spoil anything for anyone else but it's much better quality than his last few and is a lot of fun. Imagine Belly of the Beast minus the dubbing and doubles and you have something close to Into the Sun. The last 15 minutes is a terrific showcase of violent swordplay and is well worth waiting for. Not sure if anyone has yet mentioned it but he does also sing a song over the end credits - it's the first time I've heard him and he really does have a good singing voice! The version I found is a decent quality screener but naturally I'll be purchasing the real deal in a few weeks when it comes out. If anyone else has seen it let me know your thoughts guys.
Steve.
Clement3000 said:I read your review on IMDB and it's great!!
I'm even more excitied now about this movie!!!
Thanks again Steve. You just said my favorite word "gruesome", I hope indeed you are right and nothing is cut, that would be a shame. Can I ask one question? I will anyways Are we talking limbs being cut off gruesome? or blood going every witch direction greusome?? im not sure which one's better but both are equally exciting.steve said:No problem, happy to help! I just watched it again and after hearing his voice singing over the end credits, it's easier to spot the other tracks he sang - he sings the song for a club scene and a few others too. I'm still excited myself for the official release.
One minor concern I have is that preview copies often contain the full, uncut version of the film before the MPAA got their hands on them. I just hope the "R" version for the official release isn't trimmed in any way as some of the swordplay, particularly towards the end, is quite gruesome!
Steve
SimonLustenberger said:I found this article on qwipster.net. Enjoy:
Sincerely Simon
Into the Sun is a straight-to-video Steven Seagal (Exit Wounds, Out of Reach) vehicle, which for an actor as popular as Seagal has been over the years, would lead you to believe that it was a sub par endeavor, in which the studio felt they had no chance of recuperating their investment. I'm pleased to announce that it isn't -- in fact, it probably ranks as a respectable Seagal effort, although I will admit, that's not saying very much. There's nice locale work, punchy direction, acting that manages to keep from being embarrassing, and a relatively cohesive storyline. It's not really a good movie by any large stretch, but it's not that bad either, which for a Seagal film, might actually be the best a non-fan could ever hope for if forced to sit through it.
Seagal co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay, which should let you know that the movie plays to his strengths, unlike some of his other efforts that usually just stick him in the middle of a pedestrian plot. Here, he plays Travis Hunter, a CIA agent who has spent most of his life in Japan, who becomes embroiled in an investigation into the possible reasons behind the assassination of the governor of Tokyo. The CIA sends a green rookie, Agent Mac (Below, Blue Crush), to assist in the investigation, but he proves to be more of a distraction, not really knowledgeable about procedures or Japanese customs. What the duo uncovers soon leads them in the direction of the a deadly collaboration between a new Yakuza outfit and the Chinese Tong gang, which proves to be quite a hot spot for a couple of outsiders to poke around in.
Perhaps the weakest element of Into the Sun proves to be the story itself, with a very standard tale of feuding gangs and the typical revenge subplot you've come to expect from a Seagal vehicle. Plot developments all proceed according to their predetermined plans, basically just a means to piss off Seagal enough that he decides to take action in the most lethal ways possible.
Low expectations do actually help, as it is clear that this isn't a throwaway action movie just meant to cash in on Seagal's popularity. The production value is quite good, seemingly sparing no expense in generating the right look for the movie, whether it means bringing in helicopters and elephants, or just in the exhibition of high-tech computer graphics, it feels like a theatrical release. Also an asset is the energetic direction by mink, a former music video director, who employs a good sense of visual flair, but doesn't let his own technique get in the way of the characters and story, as so many others with an MTV mentality are prone to do.
The multilingual cast does lend an air of authenticity, although the verbal exchanges in two different languages are sometimes disconcerting. Seagal handles his Japanese parts well, although he still insists on whispering his lines instead of actually emoting. For a project co-conceived of by Seagal, it is also surprising that he doesn't dominate the screen time out of vanity, only choosing to appear when the situation calls for it. Still, he is still damn near invincible in this flick, as he probably does believe a pudgy guy with a sword could easily outmatch dozens of gun-toting Yakuza.
With all of the decent qualities, this is still not quite up to the stuff that merits a recommendation for anyone who isn't a die-hard Seagal nut. Although it is violent, and quite bloody (with an especially overzealous sound department who seem to relish the fluid noises of gushing blood), it is still not all that exciting. Into the Sun may be a decent flick for Seagal, but it is still a long way from gaining him mainstream acceptance. If you're a fan, watch it, but otherwise, it's just more action fodder from the king of blandly brutal b-movie revenge films.
Clement3000 said:Thanks again Steve. You just said my favorite word "gruesome", I hope indeed you are right and nothing is cut, that would be a shame. Can I ask one question? I will anyways Are we talking limbs being cut off gruesome? or blood going every witch direction greusome?? im not sure which one's better but both are equally exciting.
WOW!!! THANKS STEVE!!! THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I''VE HEARD SO FAR ABOUT THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to post, I hope nothing is cut from this movie, I'm really looking forward to a new Seagal movie with mondo gruesomeness.steve said:I have to admit, "gruesome" is one of my favourite words too! I do hope the version I saw is the same as the version which gets released as I wouldn't want to see a version which ends up being trimmed for violence (Under Siege 2, Out for Justice, On Deadly Ground and many more were all trimmed for their "R" ratings, though we'll probably never see the cut footage).
For anyone who hasn't yet seen it, DON'T READ ON as I'm going to mention a few of the gruesome highlights for Clement - a few limbs get gruesomely hacked off with blood-spurts, blood splatters over walls, people gets swords thrust through them, swords get bloodily slashed across bodies, a man gets a sword slammed into his head many times until blood spurts out, blood spurts across the room from sword hits and there's a brief wrist break. This is just off the top of my head, there are also many shootings, and a few decent hand-to-hand fight scenes. It's not quite on a par with Marked for Death violence-wise but the final 20 minutes in particular is well worth waiting for, with some good kiss-off lines to boot.
Clement3000 said:WOW!!! THANKS STEVE!!! THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I''VE HEARD SO FAR ABOUT THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for taking the time to post, I hope nothing is cut from this movie, I'm really looking forward to a new Seagal movie with mondo gruesomeness.