Out for Justice (1991)

Sorry, this movie sucks

Admirable film.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

You can count the number of Steven Seagal movies I've seen on one hand, so I'm admittedly not his target audience. "Out for Justice"opens with a pretty comical scene involving the man beating the snot out of a pimp, so I was hoping for the rest of the movie to follow suit.But it doesn't, and it really hinges on one's willingness to buy Seagal as a paesan. And that right there is a stretch. An even bigger stretch is William Forsythe as a mafioso, and this is where things really go off the rails. Guy strolls into one scene after another, chewing scenery like it's going out of style. With a permanent scowl, no less. At least Seagal's trying, you can tell he spent some time polishing his Italian.There are a couple of good fight scenes, but they're few in number. I guess I'd expected more with this kind of movie.5/10

One of Seagal's most brain-dead movies, OUT FOR JUSTICE is a film basically lacking in a plot altogether. Instead, Seagal's investigation into a psychotic murder spree is simply a reason to have lots and lots of gratuitous violence and carnage portrayed in the name of entertainment. That's fine by me! Seriously, although the cops-and-robbers type plot is a clichéd one (this movie bears strong similarities to two of Seagal's previous movies), the execution and action are what makes this an enjoyable viewing experience.From a butcher's shop to a pool hall, Seagal scours the haunts of the low life and breaks as many arms and heads as is humanly possible in a short space of time in his quest for revenge. Highlights include a pool ball being wrapped in a handkerchief and used to brain a number of criminal thugs, various sharp implements being brought into play at the fight in the butcher's shop, and the incredibly violent showdown in which Seagal gives psycho villain William Forsythe a thorough going over. My best advice is to watch this movie if you're a fan of Seagal or you enjoy watching screen bad guys get their backsides kicked by a martial arts master; fans looking for something more serious or plot-focused would be advised to look elsewhere, as you're wasting your time with this one. For die-hard violence fans only, who will lap it up.

Armed with a ponytail and a beret, Steven Seagal marches on with corny lines and his own particular brand of justice. Despite the usual Seagal trademarks, this film had enough to recommend it.First, there is Jerry Orbach. He is a Captain here, but we all remember him as Detective Lenny Brisco in "Law and Order." His death left us with a hole in our hearts, so any opportunity to see him has to be taken.Secondly, we have Gina Gershon. From Beatlemania to Bound, she has our heart and is so pleasing to the eye, too. Lastly, there is William Forsythe. Playing one of the most despicable characters we know, it is a thrill to watch him get it in the end.Seagal is a real guilty pleasure, despite the fact that they should rename the Razzie the Seagal in his honor.

Steven Seagal's action movie "Out for Justice" is short on plot and long on bashing heads in and shooting bad guys full of holes. The body count is so high in this movie that you'd need a degree in Calculus to keep up with it. The plot: Seagal is Gino, a cop from the old neighborhood who's not very happy that his partner Bobby has been killed by Richie (a deranged William Forsythe). There are a few complications along the way before Seagal is able to administer his brand of "justice." These so-called complications do nothing to get in the way of what this movie is all about: vicious beatings and murders with plenty of flowing blood. Also in the cast is Gina Gershon and veteran Broadway actor Jerry Orbach. In one scene, Orbach (a fellow cop) tells Seagal that he's "getting too old for this." I think he means this particular movie and not the police work. Luckily for viewers, Gina looks smashingly good as does the rest of the female cast members. She and the girls provide a welcome respite from the chaos and mayhem that are featured endlessly in this movie. For fans of this type of film, Seagal's brand of vengeance will definitely satisfy their thirst. All others interested in things like story-line, characterizations, and any kind of a moral to the proceedings will have to look elsewhere. As for William Forsythe, his final beating takes up nearly five minutes of screen time. "I like pain," he tells Seagal before he gets slammed for the umpteenth time. Unfortunately, the audience has to suffer through it too. For comic relief, a stray dog relieves itself on one of Seagal's victims. That about sums up this movie.