justice808
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Hi all!
I was thinking the other night will Out Of Reach really get a theatrical release,what it has to do to be able to get one & what others thoughts are on Seagal's latest action flick.Here I take a look at some of the positive & negative aspects of the film and see exactly what this new Seagal flick might have to offer.The movie is set for a May or September?! release in the US but I really can't see this happening.?The film looks like it will go DTV.
The main star
Seagal!What else do you need?After some critics,and fans alike expressing that his last film Belly Of The Beast was a step in the right direction,it certainly bodes well for the upcoming Out Of Reach.Although let's hope we get more back-to -basics Akido from the master in this film.
Supporting actors
I'm guessing the main big pull,besides Seagal,is Matt Shultz?He's been known for his supporting bad guy roles in such films as Blade 2,The Transporter & Torque,but just how popular is he?I'm guessing he must be quite popular(at least if his fan clubs are anything to go by).However,would people pay money just to see him?Maybe.Maybe not.I wasn't aware of him being in that many films at all until I saw both his perfomances in both Blade 2 & The Transporter,& I have to say I was impressed with his performance;he's certainly a talented actor.
As for the rest of the cast,it seems to be split up between a British & Polish cast.UK actor Robbie G(who plays a character called Morton-perhaps best known in the UK for his stint on UK comedy show 'Desmonds'-which is like a UK version of The Cosby show in many ways)whose last two films were the cult gangster Guy Ritchie film 'Snatch' & the hit horror/actioner 'Underworld'.Be sure to watch this guy in the future-looks like he has a rosey Hollywood future ahead of him.
Other actors in the film?I haven't got a clue.Perhaps some of you can shed some light on Nick Brimble?Not sure if he is from the UK or America.And I guess we're all lost when it comes to the Polish cast LOL.
The director
I don't know about anyone else but this director is a new name on me.Following up a film by Ting is no easy task & will no doubt be judged against this,Seagal's best film for a while(IMHO).Someone commented that the sets looked like they were left-overs from The Foreigner & Out For A Kill!I hope this doesn't turn out to be the case.Either way,we will not be able to comment any further until we have seen the trailer.My hopes are high,as they are for any new Seagal flick,and here's hoping the director has done a good job.
The premise
Billy Ray Lancing, a former covert agent turned survivalist, discovers that the foster program he is using to help a young girl is actually a human trafficking network. Lancing heads overseas to find the girl and shut down the operation.
Film company:This film is a Sony Screen Gems/Franchise production-the same company behind Half Past Dead.Remember when they promoted Half Past Dead so well(yeah right!!!)?.They need to learn from the mistakes of Half Past Dead & market & promote Out Of Reach really well if they are going to have any kind of success(no matter how small).It is rumored that Miramax will distribute the film outside of the US.Considering that Miramax haven't exactly done a good job in the past(they've slept on many films by the likes of Wesley Snipes etc) with previous other action flicks ,I will not be holding my breath.Time will tell.Having said that I think that information was wrong.
Outlook:I can't see this film having wires!Good thing!And will hopefully see a raw,back-to-basics akido fighting Seagal
.Fans will rejoice everywhere!I guess it's going to HAVE to HAVE its fare share of FIGHT/ACTION scenes to get a good buzz.I suppose this matters more to the guys than the girls?Or would that be sexist?Sorry in advance .
I wonder how involved they have done Seagal's releationship with Irena,the foster girl he is supporting?Be good to see them get lots of screen time together.But something tells me they won't(esp. if she is kidnapped for the entire movie!).
My other problem with this film is that the other 70% of the cast is Polish(not that I have anything agaisnt the Polish you understand!).If it's one thing that would stop Out Of Reach from getting a theatrical release it has got to be this.Perhaps more star power would've been a turning point?Just a thought.
When will the trailer be out?No idea!Hopefully very soon.
Release date for Out Of Reach?May & September(?!)are the only dates to have been mentioned thus far.
Peace,
Leon
I was thinking the other night will Out Of Reach really get a theatrical release,what it has to do to be able to get one & what others thoughts are on Seagal's latest action flick.Here I take a look at some of the positive & negative aspects of the film and see exactly what this new Seagal flick might have to offer.The movie is set for a May or September?! release in the US but I really can't see this happening.?The film looks like it will go DTV.
The main star
Seagal!What else do you need?After some critics,and fans alike expressing that his last film Belly Of The Beast was a step in the right direction,it certainly bodes well for the upcoming Out Of Reach.Although let's hope we get more back-to -basics Akido from the master in this film.
Supporting actors
I'm guessing the main big pull,besides Seagal,is Matt Shultz?He's been known for his supporting bad guy roles in such films as Blade 2,The Transporter & Torque,but just how popular is he?I'm guessing he must be quite popular(at least if his fan clubs are anything to go by).However,would people pay money just to see him?Maybe.Maybe not.I wasn't aware of him being in that many films at all until I saw both his perfomances in both Blade 2 & The Transporter,& I have to say I was impressed with his performance;he's certainly a talented actor.
As for the rest of the cast,it seems to be split up between a British & Polish cast.UK actor Robbie G(who plays a character called Morton-perhaps best known in the UK for his stint on UK comedy show 'Desmonds'-which is like a UK version of The Cosby show in many ways)whose last two films were the cult gangster Guy Ritchie film 'Snatch' & the hit horror/actioner 'Underworld'.Be sure to watch this guy in the future-looks like he has a rosey Hollywood future ahead of him.
Other actors in the film?I haven't got a clue.Perhaps some of you can shed some light on Nick Brimble?Not sure if he is from the UK or America.And I guess we're all lost when it comes to the Polish cast LOL.
The director
I don't know about anyone else but this director is a new name on me.Following up a film by Ting is no easy task & will no doubt be judged against this,Seagal's best film for a while(IMHO).Someone commented that the sets looked like they were left-overs from The Foreigner & Out For A Kill!I hope this doesn't turn out to be the case.Either way,we will not be able to comment any further until we have seen the trailer.My hopes are high,as they are for any new Seagal flick,and here's hoping the director has done a good job.
The premise
Billy Ray Lancing, a former covert agent turned survivalist, discovers that the foster program he is using to help a young girl is actually a human trafficking network. Lancing heads overseas to find the girl and shut down the operation.
Film company:This film is a Sony Screen Gems/Franchise production-the same company behind Half Past Dead.Remember when they promoted Half Past Dead so well(yeah right!!!)?.They need to learn from the mistakes of Half Past Dead & market & promote Out Of Reach really well if they are going to have any kind of success(no matter how small).It is rumored that Miramax will distribute the film outside of the US.Considering that Miramax haven't exactly done a good job in the past(they've slept on many films by the likes of Wesley Snipes etc) with previous other action flicks ,I will not be holding my breath.Time will tell.Having said that I think that information was wrong.
Outlook:I can't see this film having wires!Good thing!And will hopefully see a raw,back-to-basics akido fighting Seagal
.Fans will rejoice everywhere!I guess it's going to HAVE to HAVE its fare share of FIGHT/ACTION scenes to get a good buzz.I suppose this matters more to the guys than the girls?Or would that be sexist?Sorry in advance .I wonder how involved they have done Seagal's releationship with Irena,the foster girl he is supporting?Be good to see them get lots of screen time together.But something tells me they won't(esp. if she is kidnapped for the entire movie!).
My other problem with this film is that the other 70% of the cast is Polish(not that I have anything agaisnt the Polish you understand!).If it's one thing that would stop Out Of Reach from getting a theatrical release it has got to be this.Perhaps more star power would've been a turning point?Just a thought.
When will the trailer be out?No idea!Hopefully very soon.
Release date for Out Of Reach?May & September(?!)are the only dates to have been mentioned thus far.
Peace,
Leon
Thanks for taking all that time to summarize the facts for us and sharing your thoughts. 
