The Glimmer Man

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The Glimmer Man

R

1996

1h 32m

Action

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A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole (Steven Seagal) is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell (Keenen Ivory Wayans). Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.

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Critics Consensus

A grimy, humorless glimpse of Steven Seagal's direct-to-video future, Glimmer Man fails to shine.

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Quentin Curtis

Daily Telegraph (UK)

John Gray's The Glimmer Man is strictly for Steven Seagal fans (if there is such a species).

Nov 22, 2017

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Time Out

Although this slick Seagal action pic won't convert die-hard detractors, aficionados will note that he's both gained weight and lightened up.

Jun 24, 2006

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Richard Harrington

Washington Post

The plot of The Glimmer Man involves not only the Family Man but Our Evil Secret Government, the Russian Mafia and Rich Powerful Politicians -- the three stooges of action cinema in the '90s.

Jan 22, 2002

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

It may be beneath contempt but, at the same time, it deserves contempt.

Rated: 1/4

Mar 2, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...fares best in its briskly-paced (and rather promising) opening stretch...

Rated: 2/4

Apr 17, 2021

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Seagal gives us a fairly good Bruce Lee impression in a film that is more moronic than it should be.

Rated: C+

Jan 23, 2018

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/25

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James P

I'm probably one of few that liked this one! Seagal playing the usual wise-cracking, bone-breaking law enforcer. He looked in decent shape here despite what others say (black clothes make a man look slimmer) and arguably the last decent Seagal action, crime, cop movie during the decade of Die Hard wannabes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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Kay B

OK so it is not his best movie, but it still was entertaining.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/24

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William D

This is absolutely one of the worst films I have ever seen.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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TWMax65

11% on rotten tomatoes?? For real? I really don't think people understand what this movie is supposed to be. It's all about Steven Seagal and the action that we all know he can deliver for the audience. He's smooth, cool, and good at what he does. He may not be the nicest guy in real life but he was great at fight choreography back in the day! This movie isn't meant to make sense with its plot or details, don't worry about it! I liked his partner as well played by Keenan Wayans. Sit back and have fun watching Steven Seagal kick ass and be funny about it! It's kind of funny, this movie literally has the exact same ending as Another 48 Hours. Just watch that and you'll know what I mean. In the end this movie is fair!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/08/23

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Brian B

I am surprised of this film's low rating. This film is a really entertaining action clip that is held up by the performances of it's too leads and its hardcore violence.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/19/23

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Synopsis

A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole (Steven Seagal) is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell (Keenen Ivory Wayans). Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.

Director: John Gray
Producer: Steven Seagal, Julius R. Nasso
Screenwriter: Kevin Brodbin
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.4M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround

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