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Hard to Kill

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When police detective Mason Storm (Steven Seagal) uncovers ties among corrupt cops, the mob and charismatic politician Vernon Trent (Bill Sadler), a hit is ordered on his family. During the attack, Storm's wife is killed, and the cop himself is severely injured. After waking up from a years-long coma, Storm, aided by gorgeous nurse Andy Stewart (Kelly LeBrock), slowly gets back on his feet and plots revenge against those who wronged him, particularly the duplicitous Sen. Trent.
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Andrew Sarris Video Review The choreography of violence is competent enough to satisfy the more violence-addicted sector of the video public. For even a modicum of redeeming charm, wit or humor, however, Seagal is clearly no Schwarzenegger. Rated: 2/4 Aug 5, 2022 Full Review Juan Carlos Coto Miami Herald Hard to Kill -- which is even less subtle than its title -- is all show and no depth. Rated: 2/4 Aug 16, 2021 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a fairly ludicrous premise that's employed to impressively entertaining effect... Rated: 3/4 Feb 12, 2020 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com It's a highly amusing motion picture with a distinct '80's action feel, matched perfectly to Seagal's limitations as an actor and his endearing way with limb-snappings. Rated: B Jul 30, 2012 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: D- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Bill Clark FromTheBalcony Brainless entertainment...and I mean that as a compliment. Rated: B Oct 27, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Matt S This is the story of Mason Storm, a cop who wakes up from a seven-year coma after surviving an assassination attempt which took his family. From there, he goes right to vengeance mode. There are some entertaining action scenes, especially the hospital escape and liquor store fight. In true Steven Seagal fashion they’re brutal, fast, and satisfyingly physical. But let’s be honest: the plot is paper-thin, the dialogue delicious cheese ("I’m going to take you to the bank… the blood bank!"). Both Steven Seagal and Kelly LeBrock are better actors than this. Speaking of Kelly LeBrock, her character is severely underwritten. Unnecessary one liners get in the way of heavier moments. The only person I find believable in the movie is the California Senator. Direction and pacing are serviceable but lack the punch of Seagal’s better outings like Above the Law. And then there’s the montage. I’m always amazed at how the in the ‘80s and early ’90s any problem can be solved with a montage. Spoiler alert: after seven years in a coma, all it takes for Mason to be back in fighting shape in about a week are some candles, tai chi, and inspirational music. It’s absurd and ridiculous, but it all part of the fun. Bottom line: Hard to Kill is NOT high art, but it’s a slice of that era’s action nostalgia. With a run time of 96 minutes, this movies delivers brainless entertainment without overstaying it’s welcome. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/19/25 Full Review Daniel N Hard to kill is hard to watch. I love Steven Segal movies but this was just painful. You can see what they're trying to do but it's bad writing, bad acting and just feels old. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Christian K I get that Seagal in action is like a unaware parody cause he never gets hit and he never sweats. But beyond whatever unintentional comedy he brings to the table, there is no juice to the story or any performances in this. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/06/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $46,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review James P After a strong debut with Above the Law, Seagal follows up with a bombastic, all guns blazing revenge thriller. Nobody put's Steven in a coma! Kelly LeBrock is just gorgeous. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, e 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 04/05/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When police detective Mason Storm (Steven Seagal) uncovers ties among corrupt cops, the mob and charismatic politician Vernon Trent (Bill Sadler), a hit is ordered on his family. During the attack, Storm's wife is killed, and the cop himself is severely injured. After waking up from a years-long coma, Storm, aided by gorgeous nurse Andy Stewart (Kelly LeBrock), slowly gets back on his feet and plots revenge against those who wronged him, particularly the duplicitous Sen. Trent.
Director
Bruce Malmuth
Producer
Gary Adelson, Joel Simon, Bill Todman Jr.
Screenwriter
Steven McKay
Production Co
Warner Bros., Lee Rich Productions, Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$46.6M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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