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kemcha · 10-18-2012, 03:37 PM

I was just thinking about the earlier films that Steven Seagal made, due to the fact that I finally picked up the more recent release of "Hard to Kill". the one thing I noticed was that the only film from Seagal's early career that hasn't been released is "On Deadly Ground", one of his better films.

There were a few films from the 90's that were pretty decent, Fire Down Below, The Patriot and Exit Wounds but not too many as he turned into a direct-DVD action star. If you have any of his films, which ones do you have and do you still enjoy watching his earlier works? For me, personally, I have everything from Above the Law through Under Siege 2. Just wish they would hurry up and release "On Deadly Ground".

Ill_Be_Back · 10-18-2012, 03:43 PM

I want on deadly ground, a re release of out for justice and the glimmer man

Riddler The Slag · 10-18-2012, 04:18 PM

I just want "On Deadly Ground" for this single scene. Love me some Sir Michael!

pitmosher · 10-18-2012, 04:24 PM

always prefered Hard to Kill

AKORIS · 10-18-2012, 04:28 PM

ironically ON DEADLY GROUND was the first film of his that disappointed me-- the eco message was embarrassing...and the movie didn't deliver the action that his earlier efforts delivered--

my favorites--

Under Siege
Out For Justice
Marked For Death
Hard To Kill

Riddler The Slag · 10-18-2012, 04:33 PM

I LOVED Under Siege....and I do have a very soft spot for Under Siege 2. Sadly, everytime I see this on sale at Best Buy, I always talk myself out of buying it.

Guydowood · 10-18-2012, 04:53 PM

I have all his early theatrical films on blu. the only DTV one I own is Born to Raise Hell which is one of the few "better" offerings he's done for DTV

Hopefully WB will release Fire Down Below, On Deadly Ground, The Glimmer Man and Exit Wounds soon.

also just a side bit, but did any of you know that Marked for Death started out as a sequel to Above the Law....

kemcha · 10-18-2012, 05:09 PM

The one thing that I know is that just about every one of Seagal's earlier films had him as this "I'm gonna kick your ass" Federal Super Agent. He was either a Federal agent, black ops or ex-military or CIA ...

It was sad to see Seagal turn into nothing more than "DVD release of the week". The man has pumped out so many direct to DVD releases that the market has become flooded with a lot of crap films. I think this is why I continue to enjoy his earlier stuff a lot better.

Ill_Be_Back · 10-18-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kemcha

The one thing that I know is that just about every one of Seagal's earlier films had him as this "I'm gonna kick your ass" Federal Super Agent. He was either a Federal agent, black ops or ex-military or CIA ...

It was sad to see Seagal turn into nothing more than "DVD release of the week". The man has pumped out so many direct to DVD releases that the market has become flooded with a lot of crap films. I think this is why I continue to enjoy his earlier stuff a lot better.

After The Glimmer man, the quality of the films he was in degraded rapidly. I was actually surprised how good Exit wounds was, but then after that they got worse...

Member-222782 · 10-18-2012, 05:13 PM

I love pre-1992 Steven Seagal movies for the same reason I loved the A-Team: a protagonist who was always looking out for the little guy, sticking up for him. A tough guy going up against tougher guys/organizations without batting an eye, selfless, confident. In short, everything I wish I could be

Out For Justice is my favorite. Under Siege is a classic action film. They don't make 'em like that anymore.

Kevin Holly · 10-18-2012, 08:04 PM

Out For Justice is indeed a classic. Seagal makes other action stars look like Cinderella in that thing.

Unfortunately, yes, his DTV work has been pretty awful. JCVD's DTV work is a lot better though, for the record.

olivehead · 10-18-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Out For Justice is my favorite. Under Siege is a classic action film. They don't make 'em like that anymore.

+1

I think Out for Justice is my favorite Seagal, followed by Under Siege. There's alot more to OFJ than a straight action flick. I enjoyed all the quieter stuff (Gino's relationships with his wife, his childhood friend, and Gina Gershon's character, for example) and the supporting cast is great, plus some good dialogue and kick-ass action. Under Siege is probably second only to Die Hard, or maybe third after DH and Speed, for that kind of flick.

walted · 10-18-2012, 08:29 PM

I liked Segal in Executive Decision. I thought he was good in that...better
than Kurt Russell in fact!!! imo

Riddler The Slag · 10-18-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by walted

I liked Segal in Executive Decision. I thought he was good in that...better
than Kurt Russell in fact!!! imo

For the what...10 minutes he was onscreen? LOL

kemcha · 10-18-2012, 08:52 PM

I'd definitely love to see Steven Seagal and Jason Statham in a movie together, these guys are definitely awesome ... lols

DRC72 · 11-03-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Guydowood

I have all his early theatrical films on blu. the only DTV one I own is Born to Raise Hell which is one of the few "better" offerings he's done for DTV

Hopefully WB will release Fire Down Below, On Deadly Ground, The Glimmer Man and Exit Wounds soon.

also just a side bit, but did any of you know that Marked for Death started out as a sequel to Above the Law....

Yeah I would definitely love to see Exit Wounds on BD with lossless. Great action flick.

Drudge · 11-03-2012, 07:40 PM

Bad actor with many bad movies but I guess the only cheese fest I would buy would probably be Exit Wounds.

kemcha · 11-03-2012, 10:09 PM

Drudge, what a hateful thing to say. Resurrecting a topic to post a negative remark like that? While the bulk of Steven Seagal's "direct-to-DVD" films are trash, his earlier films are great action flicks. I've outlined his earlier films here:

Above the Law
Hard to Kill
Marked for Death
Out for Justice
Under Siege
On Deadly Ground
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory
The Glimmer Man
Fire Down Below
The Patriot
Exit Wounds
Ticker
Half Past Dead

While some of the DTD releases are halfway decent, it's his earlier films that are best.

rgray_69 · 11-03-2012, 11:04 PM

He has a new movie coming out this tuesday Nov 6 on blu ray. it's called maximum conviction it also stars steve austin.

MikeCL · 11-03-2012, 11:34 PM

I love under siege 1 the second one was ok...

I still want Above the law and Fire down below

Hard to kill is good too but yeah his resent work is just so-so.

10-18-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	Steven Seagal on Blu-ray I was just thinking about the earlier films that Steven Seagal made, due to the fact that I finally picked up the more recent release of "Hard to Kill". the one thing I noticed was that the only film from Seagal's early career that hasn't been released is "On Deadly Ground", one of his better films. There were a few films from the 90's that were pretty decent, Fire Down Below, The Patriot and Exit Wounds but not too many as he turned into a direct-DVD action star. If you have any of his films, which ones do you have and do you still enjoy watching his earlier works? For me, personally, I have everything from Above the Law through Under Siege 2. Just wish they would hurry up and release "On Deadly Ground".

10-18-2012, 03:43 PM	#2
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Trading Score:35	I want on deadly ground, a re release of out for justice and the glimmer man

10-18-2012, 04:24 PM	#4
pitmosher Expert Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:392 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:56 Trading Score:60	always prefered Hard to Kill

10-18-2012, 04:28 PM	#5
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	ironically ON DEADLY GROUND was the first film of his that disappointed me-- the eco message was embarrassing...and the movie didn't deliver the action that his earlier efforts delivered-- my favorites-- Under Siege Out For Justice Marked For Death Hard To Kill

10-18-2012, 04:33 PM	#6
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:293 Blu-ray collection:650 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	I LOVED Under Siege....and I do have a very soft spot for Under Siege 2. Sadly, everytime I see this on sale at Best Buy, I always talk myself out of buying it.

10-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#7
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1430 Blu-ray collection:3246 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1255 Digital collection:1620 iTunes collection:1511 Prime collection:1266 Blu-ray reviews: 4281 Trading Score:53	I have all his early theatrical films on blu. the only DTV one I own is Born to Raise Hell which is one of the few "better" offerings he's done for DTV Hopefully WB will release Fire Down Below, On Deadly Ground, The Glimmer Man and Exit Wounds soon. also just a side bit, but did any of you know that Marked for Death started out as a sequel to Above the Law....

10-18-2012, 05:09 PM	#8
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	The one thing that I know is that just about every one of Seagal's earlier films had him as this "I'm gonna kick your ass" Federal Super Agent. He was either a Federal agent, black ops or ex-military or CIA ... It was sad to see Seagal turn into nothing more than "DVD release of the week". The man has pumped out so many direct to DVD releases that the market has become flooded with a lot of crap films. I think this is why I continue to enjoy his earlier stuff a lot better.

10-18-2012, 05:13 PM	#10
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I love pre-1992 Steven Seagal movies for the same reason I loved the A-Team: a protagonist who was always looking out for the little guy, sticking up for him. A tough guy going up against tougher guys/organizations without batting an eye, selfless, confident. In short, everything I wish I could be Out For Justice is my favorite. Under Siege is a classic action film. They don't make 'em like that anymore.

10-18-2012, 08:04 PM	#11
Kevin Holly Banned Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Canada	Out For Justice is indeed a classic. Seagal makes other action stars look like Cinderella in that thing. Unfortunately, yes, his DTV work has been pretty awful. JCVD's DTV work is a lot better though, for the record.

10-18-2012, 08:29 PM	#13
walted Member Member since:Nov 2008	I liked Segal in Executive Decision. I thought he was good in that...better than Kurt Russell in fact!!! imo

10-18-2012, 08:52 PM	#15
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I'd definitely love to see Steven Seagal and Jason Statham in a movie together, these guys are definitely awesome ... lols

11-03-2012, 07:40 PM	#17
Drudge Senior Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:NB in CT 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:1273 DVD collection:213 Trading Score:22	Bad actor with many bad movies but I guess the only cheese fest I would buy would probably be Exit Wounds.

11-03-2012, 10:09 PM	#18
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	Drudge, what a hateful thing to say. Resurrecting a topic to post a negative remark like that? While the bulk of Steven Seagal's "direct-to-DVD" films are trash, his earlier films are great action flicks. I've outlined his earlier films here: Above the Law Hard to Kill Marked for Death Out for Justice Under Siege On Deadly Ground Under Siege 2: Dark Territory The Glimmer Man Fire Down Below The Patriot Exit Wounds Ticker Half Past Dead While some of the DTD releases are halfway decent, it's his earlier films that are best.

11-03-2012, 11:04 PM	#19
rgray_69 Member Member since:Sep 2008	He has a new movie coming out this tuesday Nov 6 on blu ray. it's called maximum conviction it also stars steve austin.

11-03-2012, 11:34 PM	#20
MikeCL Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:182 Trading Score:2	I love under siege 1 the second one was ok... I still want Above the law and Fire down below Hard to kill is good too but yeah his resent work is just so-so.

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