seagalfan128
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Use the programs Movie Maker (if you have Windows) to cut, and create you're own type of "trailer." I had the ripped version too, with the watermark and Portuguese subtitles.
seagalfan128 said:Well I just finished watching Steven Seagal's new film, Mercenary For Justice. Going in I was anticipating this movie more than any other Seagal DTV film. From some reviews and a few previews, the action looked pretty good. Well being a big film fan I wasn't expecting anything out of this...So I put myself in a Seagal action/adventure type mood and knew I wasn't going to see a masterpiece.
After watching the movie my final opinion is that is was below average and way over rated by the critics who said good things. It's really nothing special.
DIRECTING:
Don E. Lefauntle-talentless is wow, well he's just plain old bad. He puts no effort into his films and it always seems like he cuts corners...Or maybe because Seagal took off during shooting...But I've seen a Don E. film before and I was not impressed at all.
EDITING:
Wow. This was probably the worst editing job ever! There's a seen where the secondary character (the girl) is talking to a henchmen who is reminding her that they want to capture Seagal. Right before he finishes talking to her they cut to a farther shot and the man is already half way off frame on his motorcycle. Another example is when a man follows Seagal into the bathroom, literally he walks in right after Seagal. The next shot is the man looking for Seagal who's hiding in a bathroom stall. There's contunity errors everywhere.
The sound effects suck...Nuff said.
The cut jobs are terrible...Dialogue is cut too fast, almost like a fast paced action scene.
It's obvious the editing hardware was pure crapola.
ACTION:
Eh, I was expecting more. Seagal has an okay fight in the bathroom. Which is probably my favorite part of the film. Nothing special though. And the end scenes and short fights are pretty fun too.
The "war" scene is a complete waste of time. It's like 8 minutes of pointless shooting. Honestly, Don E. put no artistic imput in this scene AT ALL. It's just non-stop shooting. People hiding behind walls holding their guns out and firing away. Don E...next time put some artistic shots and movements in these scenes...Or make it look like you tried at least.
ACTING:
Well, we all know Seagal can't act for his life...But damn, Seagal is Marlon Brando compared to these secondary rejects. The villain was okay, he was probably the best performance of the film...Being a sub-par one anyway.
PLOT:
Stupid, typical, common, we've seen in a billion times.
CINEMATOGRAPHY:
The cinematography was nicely done. Who ever the D.O.P was did a good job in my opinion. Having a small budget, the cinematography wasn't bad at all.
The movie had it's ups and downs...Mostly downs. But it did have it's moments. You guys will probably enjoy it since you guys aren't big film fans and are just looking for some entertaining fun stuff.
RATING:
As a film critic or an "IMDb" rating I give it a 4/10.
As a critic judging for Seagal standards, I'd give it a 6/10.
Martin88 said:Hello,
First i have to say that i don't speak English very good. (I'm Swiss)
I have a question for this film, Mercenary:
In "Today you die", (the same Director) the producers had stolen a lot of actionscences of other actionmovies. Not only the ideas, exactly these scenes! (for example from "Undisputed" with Wesley Snipes - Scences of the prison).
My question: Does someone know that the producers again stolen scences from other films for this movie? I hope not.
Thanks,
Martin
supertom said:It just shows how forgiving many of Stevo's fans are over his movie standards.
Martin88 said:Hello,
First i have to say that i don't speak English very good. (I'm Swiss)
I have a question for this film, Mercenary:
In "Today you die", (the same Director) the producers had stolen a lot of actionscences of other actionmovies. Not only the ideas, exactly these scenes! (for example from "Undisputed" with Wesley Snipes - Scences of the prison).
My question: Does someone know that the producers again stolen scences from other films for this movie? I hope not.
Thanks,
Martin
latinojazz said:I will post an extended review as soon as posible.I only want to say that I´ve seen the California copy and it´s a really good Seagal movie comparing with his others DTV.Enough fights, good locations, different from other movies and good screen presence, a bit fat, but cool.
This is not the typical comment:¨His best movie since Exit Wounds¨....bla,bla,bla,IT IS REALLY HIS BEST MOVIE SINC EXIT WOUNDS!!!!!!
Black Dawn is another crap only for fans, but Mercenary For Justice is a good film to enjoy everyone.
I´m very happy.Steven can film Under Siege 3 with this attitude
Love everyone, see you soon
seagalfan128 said:Use the programs Movie Maker (if you have Windows) to cut, and create you're own type of "trailer." I had the ripped version too, with the watermark and Portuguese subtitles.
take-sensei said:you see only the movie in good quality without subtitles or voice dubs .