Just to keep all our fans up to date, we, Sid the Elf, have decided that to degrade these movies with a label such as "B movies" is wrong. Therefore, henceforth the movies formerly lumped into the B genre will be known as "Unintentional Comedy." Anyway, Sid the Elf can hardly believe what a terrific masterpiece he has just seen. Out For Justice stars the immortal pony-tailed warrior, Steven Segal playing a total guido Gino Felino. Yes, the main character's name rhymes. Also making apperances are Gina Gershon, Juliana Margulis, Uncle Junior, and the one and only First Base. The First Base sighting made Sid fall in love with this movie. And as youse all know, Sid always does his research, so we found out that John Flynn directed this flick (yes, the John Flynn, as in the same John Flynn who directed Lockup) which quelled our suspicion that Rog moonlighted as an Unintentional Comedy director in his younger days. It was a logical guess though, with Segal spouting a "Maddon'" every few seconds.

So, this was a Segal movie. Which of course means that he plays a rouge cop who doesn't follow one law the entire movie, and actually wants to murder the bad guy. Whith that said, Segal does such a great job in this movie, those small oversights are so easy to forgive. Sid has a theory on this one: Segal studied every bad mob movie ever made and imitated the stupidest goomba in every one. We can't get across how entertaining it was to watch Segal try to be his usual tough self, speak with a Brooklyn accent, and try to sprinkle a few Italian words in every few minutes.

Out For Justice was a supperior Unintentional Comedy flick. The second First Base appeared on the screen it was sealed. WOO-PAH! So it definitely gets the Sid the Elf Seal of Approval. Ya hear?

I'll join the chorus of howls now.

The Seagal checklist: tight black jeans (check), billowy dark colored top with tank top (check), pony tail (check), cheesy Italian accent (check), cheesy Italian lingo (check), classic Seagal swagger (check), squinting for the effect + calm whisper-like speech = serious bad*ss (check), lack of legit plot allowing for ball-busting humorous violence (check), great opening title freeze w/Seagal caught in hole of windshield he just threw a pimp through (check), over the top disgusting amoral horrible villain (here nailed by William Forsythe and his scary moustache) (check), small parts for John Leguizamo, Julianna Margulies, Raymond Cruz, Gina Gershon, Dominic Chianese, Jerry Orbach (what was he doing here?) and New York based actors schooled in proper goon characterizations (check), sensitivity for lone suffering child + abandoned cute dog (check), hilarious and successful tough guy square-offs in butcher shop, large and maze-like yet decrepit apartment and (especially) dive pool hall (check), Seagal written and produced song called "Don't Stand in My Way" performed by Gregg Allman(!) over the closing credits (check), beret(!) (check), overt reference to On the Waterfront with a character (though a large busted cocktail waitress here) named Terry Malloy (check).

Did I forget anything? (There's a comment link if you want to tell me.)

Maybe the best of the early, pre-Under Seige low-budget Seagal pics.

Gino Felino, like Nico Toscani, Mason Storm and John Hatcher before him, is a good cop in a bad mood. His partner Bobby Lupo has been gunned down in the streets in front of his wife and kids by crazed wannabe gangster Richie Madano. Richie was always into something bad, even when he was a kid and now seems to be going psycho, snorting coke and smoking crack. He's got a one-way ticket to oblivion and he's going to have fun getting there along with his evil henchmen Joey Dogs, Bobby Arms and Bochi. Luckily for the good citizens of Brooklyn, Gino is on the case and on the mission to find Richie by means of broken bones, severed limbs and agonizing pain.

As Steven Seagal movies go (the pre-1997 Golden Years) Out For Justice is definitely one of the strongest. Tight fast-paced direction, well balanced widescreen framing, a great score by David Michael Frank and an impressive cast of familiar faces give it a lasting impression. Also, Seagal has mentioned that this is his favorite film of his own and you can really see it in his acting. He's often been criticised for not giving any effort and I wholeheartedly agree in regard to his later films. But there was a time when he did try and in Out For Justice you can see that a little effort goes a long way. I know his Brooklyn accent isn't THAT convincing and his acting in general isn't exactly on par with Olivier, but if he we're to be just as enthusiastic about his other characters then maybe his film career wouldn't be in the toilet.

Out For Justice never loses its appeal. William Forsythe is just so evil as Richie that I've never been convinced by the nice guy characters he's played in other movies. The fight scenes in which Seagal takes measures to ensure maximum suffering are most entertaining and small moments of character give it a strange edge. But you can tell that there's been a lot of stuff left out. This is especially evident in the montage sequences where characters are wearing different clothing and meet up with each other all over the place. There is also hints at more murders by Richie in the trailer that are never seen or referenced in the film at all.

Proof positive that Seagal once had it. But then came religion and then...well...you know how it went.

The 2.4:1 1080p HD-DVD is an improvement over the standard definition DVD with bolder, deeper colors and a more solid picture but still exhibits a lot of weak black levels and shadow detail later on in the film. I am not very happy with Warner for not remastering this film. The Dolby Digital Plus sound design is also in improvement. Extras are limited to a trailer.

I will start this review by saying that I'm not Steven's greatest fan. I've re-read my previous review for the regular DVD, and I've actually shocked myself by how much my opinion about this movie has changed. What we have here is a great action movie, which is fast paced, action packed, and never slows down for one moment.

Steven does his usual role, but I was shocked at myself when he actually laughed, and when he discovers the dog that was thrown from a moving car, it's really sweet. Anyone with a big maternal instinct will go all gooey at this scene. And his son as well, was a good little actor, his face said it all when he wanted to play baseball with his dad, and his dad got a call, and had to leave. Awwwwww!

William Forsythe plays an alright villain, he does come across as a bit OTT at times, and not particularly convincing. The late great Jerry Orbach is sadly underused in this, as is Gina Gershon, who looks completely different to how she normally does. I barely recognised her!

There's some pretty awful scenes in this - not awful, but awful in the way I had to look away from the screen! There's the snooker (pool over the pond!) ball in the material, the meat cleaver, and various other bone crunching violent bits.

The finale of the movie is light hearted, and it seems to take no time at all to get there. Gino comes across the guy who threw the dog who he's now adopted, out of the window, and tells him he's an animal lover. Without revealing too much more, it's really funny, and even the dog gets its own back.

Out For Justice is definitely a film to be picked up, especially in high definition, by any Steven Seagal fan, or action movie lover. You won't get much plot, but it's good.

Now can we get rid of the ponytail?! Not attractive on Steven!

This is what I'm talking about.
This is the real steven, that you know won't pay attention to the red lights.
Excelent Classic steven, when I watch this movie I always rewind to the pool club fight.
Go steven Go, we got your back (eventhough I bet you can handle it by yourself).

I think this movie is Steven Seagal's best. Let's face it, we watch Seagal for his awesome fighting techniques. "Out For Justice" has action spread evenly throughout. He is a man on a mission to do whatever it takes to take out the bad guys who killed his partner. Often action movies tend to turn to too much storyline and they get away from what makes action movies exciting. This one will not disappoint you! Plenty of great fighting...

This movie rocks!Rated R for strong violence and language,and for sensulalty and drug use.Canada:R

IT'S ALL IN THE EXECUTION! ------- RUSTY SAID YOU'RE DEAD!,


This is a hard movie to describe, but an easy one to either love or hate.

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?:

This is a sort of continuation of the "Death Wish" and "Dirty Harry" movie franchises with a touch of Bruce Lee-esque action/values/motives making Steven Seagal as "Gino Felino" a new icon from the same mold as earlier star-driven franchises.

Felino plays an honorable, though troubled, man living in a corrupt and decadent world. When his partner and best friend is gunned down in the street in front of his family, Gino simply takes over the investigation and sets out to mete out justice, hence the title.

ITS ALL IN THE EXECUTION!:

Put aside logic before you tune into "Out For Justice". This is strictly a Steven Seagal fun-fest vehicle for his fans and for fans of the genre in general. This is supremely-captivating entertainment that will make you either cheer or wrench, but you'll have to see it to know for sure.

Richie Madano (played by William Forsythe} is a perfectly-contemptible nemesis for Seagal. He proves all too well the old adage that a hero is nothing without a worthy and despicable adversary. After the continuation of Madano's crack-crazed "my last night, my big night" blather, we grow to yearn for Gino to catch up to him and his crew and make his wish come true.

In between, we have Madano killing random by-standers and Gino chasing after him and his crew, donning his beret and toting his 12-gauge pump as they tear up Brooklyn [near the Battery Tunnel, from what I can see]. Seagal shows a lot of imagination as he expertly uses anything from a cue ball to a wedge of cheese in self-defense as he marches on his quest, "Out For Justice".

There are some very comical scenes, like the ones involving the group of old-school gangsters who are scoping for Madano and keep showing up at his brother's bar. After they shake down the little Madano brother, they threaten him and it goes something like this:

"You're dead! You understand that? You're dead! You tell your bleeping brother that Rusty said 'You're dead!'"

RUSTY?! Have you ever heard of an Italian gangster named Rusty?

The end is predictable, but that doesn't matter, because Gino is "Out For Justice" and it's all in the execution. All in all, this is terrific, adult-oriented entertainment. Seagal does the same old stuff, but he does it differently and comically. I like to think of this film as an over-the-top anti-depressant for a rainy day.

This is a hard movie to describe, but an easy one to either love or hate.

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?:

This is a sort of continuation of the "Death Wish" and "Dirty Harry" movie franchises with a touch of Bruce Lee-esque action/values/motives making Steven Seagal as "Gino Felino" a new icon from the same mold as earlier star-driven franchises.

Felino plays an honorable, though troubled, man living in a corrupt and decadent world. When his partner and best friend is gunned down in the street in front of his family, Gino simply takes over the investigation and sets out to mete out justice, hence the title.

ITS ALL IN THE EXECUTION!:

Put aside logic before you tune into "Out For Justice". This is strictly a Steven Seagal fun-fest vehicle for his fans and for fans of the genre in general. This is supremely-captivating entertainment that will make you either cheer or wrench, but you'll have to see it to know for sure.

Richie Madano (played by William Forsythe} is a perfectly-contemptible nemesis for Seagal. He proves all too well the old adage that a hero is nothing without a worthy and despicable adversary. After the continuation of Madano's crack-crazed "my last night, my big night" blather, we grow to yearn for Gino to catch up to him and his crew and make his wish come true.

In between, we have Madano killing random by-standers and Gino chasing after him and his crew, donning his beret and toting his 12-gauge pump as they tear up Brooklyn [near the Battery Tunnel, from what I can see]. Seagal shows a lot of imagination as he expertly uses anything from a cue ball to a wedge of cheese in self-defense as he marches on his quest, "Out For Justice".

There are some very comical scenes, like the ones involving the group of old-school gangsters who are scoping for Madano and keep showing up at his brother's bar. After they shake down the little Madano brother, they threaten him and it goes something like this:

"You're dead! You understand that? You're dead! You tell your bleeping brother that Rusty said 'You're dead!'"

RUSTY?! Have you ever heard of an Italian gangster named Rusty?

The end is predictable, but that doesn't matter, because Gino is "Out For Justice" and it's all in the execution. All in all, this is terrific, adult-oriented entertainment. Seagal does the same old stuff, but he does it differently and comically. I like to think of this film as an over-the-top anti-depressant for a rainy day.

MARTIAL ARTS, BAD GUYS WITH LOTS OF BONE CRACKING, BLOOD SPLATTER, ALL DONE IN GOOD TASTE... SEAGAL IS AN ART HIMSELF... ONE OF SEAGAL'S BEST MOVIES... FAST MOVING

Not long ago I reviewed BELLY OF THE BEAST (in which I offered an alternative title of BEAST WITH THE BIG BELLY, referring to Seagal). In it I was fairly mean, but not funny. I just read several of the reviews for OUT FOR JUSTICE and these folks had me cracking up.

Now here's a thought: the reviews for OUT FOR JUSTICE was better than the movie BELLY OF THE BEAST.

Enough forepley. OUT FOR JUSTICE is my favorite of all his movies. With any Steven Seagal flick you pretty much know these days what you're getting before you even hit "play". Lately, you know you're getting a "straight to video" ripoff from a man who is wayyyy past his prime and any pride in his work.

This did not seem to be the case in the earlier days. Yes, he has always played the same character. Yes, his acting (or whatever you want to call it) has always consisted of the same monotone. The fact he uses this same monotone no matter what language he is speaking should not have come as a surprise, but there ya go! On the other hand, I did think he did a bit better, acting-wise, in this and UNDER SIEGE. The UNDER SIEGE Elvis impression alone... Nevermind, I digress. Yes, he is always the hero doing incredibly illegal things in his fight for justice. In fact, he generally seems to be doing a lot more illegal things than the folks he chases, but maybe that's just me.

The best things about any of the OLDER Seagal film are the fight scenes. He used to be damn good. Never much in the body department (Hey, do YOU want to see him shirtless? I didn't think so.) but very, very quick. His ego aside, at one time this man was one of the best in the world at martial arts and it showed in his movies. No matter how bad the movie itself, just watching him do what he did best was worth the pain of the plot.

In OUT FOR JUSTICE somehow we managed to also get some great actors in this one. (Nah, I'm not talking about Seagal you silly person, although I thought for him he didn't do as bad as usual) William Forsythe is wonderful as Richie. Then we also have the late Jerry Orbach as a fellow cop. Gina Gershon, who must have cringed at her lines -- I know I did, was great. And several other top notch performers. I liked the subplots, I liked the story (more or less), I loved the acting and the fight scenes.

You have Gino the cop verses Richie the thug. The thug finds out Bobby the Bad Cop is boinking the thugs girlfriend. The thug retaliates by killing the girlfriend and Bobby. (Oh, at the scene where the wife comes out of the store to find Bobby take a look at her knees.) Although Gino eventually realizes Bobby was on the take, he still feels obligated to do something about it. In Seagal fashion that of course means he is going to beat the crap out of a dozen or so folks and perform several extremely illegal acts on his way to the grand finale. You know the Gina Gershon character has a good lawyer and in the real world the police department would have been sued for millions. Ignoring the stupid name for the pup, there are some subplots with it and his wife, Vic, that are nice touches. With the whores he even shows a bit of animation in his acting.

Once upon a time if I saw Seagals name on the movie cover I'd rent or buy it. They were worth the money. OUT FOR JUSTICE is one of those. Sadly, they are a thing of the past.

This title is another win for Seagal movie/film which is recommended to those whom are interested in the Genre of movie. Don't forget to look out for out of justice 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 if any....

With this entry Steven Seagal and director John Flynn delivered one of the most enjoyable action thrillers from the past 15 years. Out For Justice also show cases one of the best martial arts bar room brawl fight scenes ever put to film. Seagal in his day was hugely popular simply because his movies were violent and he was enjoyable to watch as he snapped arms, legs and anything else that came his way. Under Siege, one year later was Seagals biggest box office success however Out For Justice beats it hands down for extreme Seagal action. Seagal really seems to enjoy himself in these earlier movies like this one, Above The Law, Hard To Kill and Marked For Death but after Under Siege his new found world popularity seemed to go to his head and he was never again able to deliver a movie as solid as anything he made prior to Under Siege. In this one he is the hard as nails Steven Seagal that made him an action star in the first place. His martial arts capabilities are on full display in this movie with excellent and numerous aikido scenes against multiple opponents. William Forsythe plays Seagals adversary Richie Madano as a crazy, annoying wannabe gangster and you get right behind Seagal as he anilities Richie and his gang at the end. This is a full on over the top violent adult thriller that does not hold back any punches in its depiction of violent scenes. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys violent action thrillers and a must own for any Steven Seagal fan.

'Out For Justice' is amazing. Its about a beret-wearing cop(Lord Steven doing the worst Italian accent ever) who's hunting down a psychotic drug addict gangster who killed Stevie's best friend. Lord Steven searches for this psycho because, obviously, killing is wrong. But along the way Seagal manages to maim, murder, and generally kick the crap out of just about everyone that gets any sort of screentime.

He literally pounds everyone for nearly the entire film. The cursing is fast, furious, and usually pointless. Stereotypes are the norm in this world. The bodies pile up quickly and Lord Steven stomps so much rectum that I think his foot needed an enema after filming.

'Out For Justice' is one of those films that you wonder why it was made but when you see it, you thank god that it was. Beautiful. Hopefully a 8-disc special edition will be released in the near future.

Director John Flynn followed up Stallone's "Lock Up" with "Out for Justice", Steven Seagal's 4th film. This is another in a succession of guilty pleasure ass kicking films that Seagal started with his debut, '88's Above the Law. You either appreciate this kind of movie or you don't. Anyone expecting Eastwood acting out of Seagal at this point, hasn't been watching his movies. Now, if you know what you're in for: A real psycho is on the loose and Seagal goes after him, kicking the crap out of anyone in his way, then you won't be disappointed. I consider this to be one of Seagal's most entertaining. Plenty of wonderful violence abound, not to mention plenty of outrageously articulated fight scenes (in butcher shops & pool halls!)where Seagal gains little more than a scratch, if that. The plot! - Seagal is cop (surprise!) Gino Felino who "investigates" (aka violently kicks the butts of) all the slime balls who may know the where abouts of Richie Madano (William Forsythe looking fat and sloppy), the fat crack head who killed his childhood friend. Bottom line: Richie is out of control and on that stuff, going around shooting people willy nilly so Seagal sets out to stop him. Does he? What do you think, cool breeze? You'll love that classic intro where Seagal throws a violent pimp through a windshield. What a way to display the film title huh? Besides, any movie where Seagal confronts an animal abuser, kicks him between the legs, then lets his dog pee on him, can't be that bad right?!

*Look for Jerry Orbach, Gina Gershon, Julianna Margulies, Shannon Whirry, & John Leguizamo in small roles.

Also recommended with Seagal:
Above the Law
Under Siege
and for some real fun...
On Deadly Ground
Fire Down Below
Ticker
(these three are priceless in humor alone!)

As far as being a good movie, it isn't. But watching Seagal try and pull off an Italian accent could be even funnier than this terrible diologue. This movie contains the best cinematic scene of all time. It has the best one-liners you've been looking for from momaluke to finoke. This is a film to watch for making fun of, not to take seriously. Seagal at his worst, great.

Great action. This is a great movie if you like over the top violence without much story. The fight scenes and shootouts were cool, but those fake Italian accents and the Mob stuff was just plain cheesy and out of place.
I like Steven Seagal, but I didn't know who to root for in this movie because everyone was a scumbag, even Gino(Steven Seagal) and his partner.
Steven Seagal was out for something in this movie, but I don't think it was Justice.

A BROOKLYN COP [SEAGAL] GOES AFTER THE MURDERER OF HIS PARTNER. HAS PLENTY OF GOOD ACTION TO SPARE AND IT HAS A VERY GOOD VILLAIN, WHO'S PLAYED BY WILLIAM FORSYTHE. THIS IS ANOTHER REMINDER OF HOW GOOD STEVEN SEAGAL'S MOVIES REALLY WERE BACK IN THE EARLIER DAYS OF HIS CAREER. SEAGAL FANS SHOULD DEFINITELY TRY TO GO OUT AND BUY THIS ONE. THIS IS REALLY WORTH OWNING.

This movie is definately action packed with it's share of violence. Steven Seagal is wonderful as a "Brooklin born" cop willing to go the extra mile to catch a killer. This movie is well written because it shows the viewers that even policemen have difficult jobs going after bad criminals, even if it is a friend. I thought that this movie was one of Steven Seagal's best!I would encourage any fan of his to definately add it to your collection!

I find it appropriate to review this, one of Seagal's best films and a classic in the genre. His career now a shell of its former self, Seagal proves with 'OFJ' that he used to deliver the goods.

I used to think there wasn't much to making a good Seagal film. How hard can it be? But his recent efforts, which have gone straight to DVD, prove that some talent is required to make a satisfying rogue-cop-on-a-mission flick.

Seagal plays Brooklyn cop Gino Felino (I'm not kidding) whose partner is blown away on the streets (18th Avenue, we're told over and over) by the crack-smoking lunatic Richie, played with aplomb by William Forsythe. Using his acute knowledge of 'the neighborhood', Gino sets off on revenge, killing several dozen people before the suitably ultraviolent finale.

The film has many things going for it. Firstly, Seagal attempts a Brooklyn accent and an overall Brookln persona which is priceless to watch. Second, the violence is top notch. It starts off strong with a pimp being put through a windshield after insulting Gino's Italian-American heritage. The violence then escalates as Gino uses tried-and-true methods of interrogation such as the old cue-ball in the bar towel, shots to the family jewels, the snapping of wrists, and good old fashioned Smith and Wesson. Thirdly, William Forsythe is amazing as Richie, proving that he will throw himself into a role totally and completely. His fat man waddle, crazy crooked mustache, and berserker behavior make him a great villain. Think about it--Seagal versus a fat character actor doesn't sound like much, right? But Forsythe is game and makes the film fun to watch.

What else? The film is totally foul-mouthed, full of off color humor and a message that is morally dubious at best.

OFJ also has a crop of familiar faces. Jerry Orbach, plays ::gasp:: a cop. Gina Gershon appears as Richie's sister. John Leguizamo appears in a two second bit during a cheesy montage sequence. Julianna Margulies plays one of Richie's hook-ups. B-movie babe Shannon Whirry appears in a revealing outfit.

Highly recommended to the action fan. Required viewing if you hail from Brooklyn.

Alright... not bad by Seagal's standards. Lots of borken limbs... numerous fights where Seagal takes on multiple opponents who are nice enough to attack him one at a time... a bad guy who's totally "crazy" and "unpredictable" ...unfortunately, this is the point in Seagal's career where his physical ability starts to fail him. The fight scenes steadily become duller and duller... which opens up a whole new bag of complaints.
I feel that Seagal was probably a very good martial artist at one point in his life... he may still be... who am I kidding. The big problem with his style (Aikido) is that it never was very theatric... and therefore may have little entertainment value to an average action movie fan... unless you are a fan of watching martial arts technique. (even then I feel many of his movies use camerawork that defeats this purpose) So his fight scenes had a limited ability to entertain from the get go. As his abilities decrease they become worse and worse to the point where they rely on camera tricks and special effects.
This film is at the tip of the decline. Therefore it's ok. I personally I don't watch Seagal films for a "quality movie experience." I'm trying to review this film from the perspective of the average action movie fan, hopefully it's somewhat helpful to you.

this is the best steven seagal film ever hwo cares if it looks like nico its a hole lot better the fights the action the story they are all great its a must see for fans of martial arts and action

'Out For Justice' is my second favourite Steven Seagal movie. My most favourite is 'Hard To Kill'. If you like Steven Seagal, I highly recommend both of them for your DVD collection.

I am usually a big Segal fan, and find very little wrong with most of his films. This one however is another story. If anyone important to the Hollywood scene sees this reveiw please pass on the fact that it no one should try to make a graphically violent low-budget film. It just doesn't work. The movie had an ok story-line, but there was something missing. Whether it was a better supporting cast, more background on the characters, or what I can not decide. I just wasn't impressed.

On the positive side, Steven Seagal managed to top his first movie. Now for the negative. Just like how every character in Marked for Death feels the urge to speak Jamaican (even the Americans), every character in Out for Justice speaks Italian. However, they don't just speak Italian. Every character is an inflated Italian stereotype. I don't know which I detest more, Steven Seagal's cop character who wears a beret, attacks people who don't know the answers to his questions, and continues to break countless bones, or Richie, the most annoying villain ever to be seen on film. However, this film did offer its share of laughs. Steven Seagal shows his naughty side by pocketing three nude photographs of his best friend and Richie's girlfriend, both of whom are dead at the time of the pictures' discovery. He even shows off his find to some women. The puppy subplot was amazing. The ending seemed like something out of a Beethoven movie, but it still beat all of Steven's other endings for funniest (inadvertently) except for The Patriot. You just can't beat a military helicopter shooting flowers.

Out For Justice Steven Seagal's fourth film is pretty much the
same type of carnage which we previsley seen in his last three
films. Breaking Bones using everything from a meat cleaver, pool
balls tightly wound in a sock, to a saw-offed shotgun. The Viloence is high and much more brtual than in "Marked For Death"
Story plays like this Seagal plays a streetwise tough Italian
Cop named Gino, who goes on a one man rampage agaisnt a childhood Nemesis Named Ritchie played by William Forsythe who
made this role every bit as mean and psychotic as it supposed to be. who killed his partner and best friend in Broad Daylight.
Now Gino has become a terrible cop stealing evidence, destroying
establishments, beating the hell out of anyone who gets in his
way of nabbing his quarry when in the end the cop is no better
than the hood he's pursuing. One good thing i say about this film is even though it's terrible it somhow has the uncanny ability to hold the viewer's attention until the climax which is bloody but entertaining.

From the opening scene...right up until Seagal's rescued pup relieves himself on the scumbag who had thrown him out of a moving car, Out For Justice delivers on all levels. Affectionately known as OFJ by its die-hard, no-life fans, this film shows what is truly possible when flawless casting, top rate acting and a superb script come together in a labor of love. The story concerns Gino Fellino, a Brooklyn born cop whose crime fighting genius is not fully appreciated by fellow officers. Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that he commiserates with the local mafia outfit as if he were a member. Playing Gino's villainous foil is veteran character actor William Forsythe, who portrays the drug and sex addicted fat body Ritchie Madano in an Oscar worthy performance. Madano, who has all of the ethnic features of an overweight Dutch boy, mercilessly slaughters Gino's partner, one Bobby Lupo, and then proceeds to joyfully slay anyone foolish enough to get in his way, including a random bystander who had the audacity to ask Ritchie to move his car. Ritchie's highly skilled and ruthless gang of criminal masterminds includes the handsome Bobby Arms, whose signature windbreaker jacket exudes a sense of iron will; the seemingly innocent Bucci, dressed immaculately in a Brooklyn t-shirt and possessing a rap sheet as long as Gino's arm; and the valiant Joey, whose prowess at eliminating bothersome mice from his apartment is legendary in the New York area. Together, Ritchie and his gang terrorize the greater Brooklyn area, blowing through drugs, hookers and money in a violent display of hedonism. Brilliantly staying one step ahead of Gino at every turn, Ritchie, who was rumored to have run a 3 minute mile during the set lunch break, makes effective use of his right hand man Vinnie Madano in keeping Gino and the Mafia off balance. Vinnie offers a plethora of his own sociopathic killers, including the menacing Tattoo, who was rejected from membership with the Pagan motorcycle gang when he was seen compassionately comforting a bloodied Vinnie after a shake down; Sticks, who passes the time by waiting for barroom attackers to test his pool cue weaponry skills; Bennie the Book, who has seemingly made millions in the gambling racket judging by his wardrobe; and watch guard Vermeer, who reportedly studied the lifestyles of men who hang out on rooftop porches smoking cigarettes in order to prepare for the part. The middle hour of the film consists of endless vulgarity and slaughter as well as the equivalent of 400 lbs of human bone being snapped by the relentless Gino. The action comes to a head when Gino finally corners the elusive Ritchie smoking...at the apartment/squat of his hooker girlfriend, the aptly named Rica. The final showdown between Ritchie and Gino burns with all the intensity of a Cecil B. DeMille biblical epic, with Ritchie's death by cork screw serving as a social statement on the wickedness of crime and poor coordination, and which also may be a symbolic nod to the sacrifice of Chaz the Chair, who died at the hands of Ritchie in the ultimate sacrifice for the betterment of humanity. The Citizen Kane of the 90s. Warning, bring plenty of Kleenex and prepare yourself for lengthy post-film group critique and analysis. (This review is dedicated to the memory of Uncle Pino).

Seagal plays Gino, a cop born in the hood of Brooklyn (he does the accent and all) and respected by everyone (isn't Seagal always?). what's great is that this is more of a mob movie than a Seagal action flick but it's done Seagal style for better or worse. Not aterrible movie but not great either. I liked it better on TV last night than I id when I saw it at the theatres when it originally came out. Several supporting performances make it wortha watch such as William Forsythe (CON AIR; CITY BY THE SEA), Gina Gershon (FACE/OFF; SHOWGIRLS), Jerry Orbach, and Julianna Marguiles (THE NEWTON BOYS; GHOST SHIP).

First of all, this movie is not getting five stars for its acting, its plot, its writing or its cinematography. Those basically don't exist. This film is about action, not acting, though some of the cast occasionally slips up and really does act, especially people like William Forsythe and Jerry Orbach, who apparently can't entirely help themselves. "Out For Justice" is a Steven Seagal vanity piece, plain and simple, and doesn't pretend to be anything else. In that sense, it succeeds in its purpose admirably well.

Seagal portrays yet another hero sporting a ponytail to hide his emerging bald spot. His traditional squinty-eyed grimace is used at all appropriate times, namely whenever he's trying to convey emotion, whether it be outrage, anger, sorrow, affection or desire. It's great how the viewer is left constantly guessing as to how poor Steven feels; it's highly doubtful that even he knows, so how can he be expected to show it to others? Acting is not this guy's forte, and it really shows when he's in a scene with real talent like Orbach or Forsythe. Those poor actors just don't know how to roll over and play dead so Steven can really shine. Not to worry, though, because it's in the fight scenes where Seagal gets to flex his muscles---on his body, not his face---and there's nobody who can kick tail quite the way he does.

There's no sense describing the plot, which is as flimsy as wet toilet tissue, but there's plenty of mayhem for those who like their action movies hot, bloody and raw. The film bogs down whenever Steven's character tries to make nice, such as in the scenes where he's chatting with a puppy. Fortunately, such interludes are few and far between, and do little to distract from the main point of this movie, which is to show off Seagal's creative use of expletives, martial arts and found objects like pool cues and meat cleavers. No, this is definitely not a chick flick or an intellectual exercise designed to make the viewer think; what it is, is action, designed for the testosterone crowd. Go into it with very low expectations of it being anything other than an adrenaline rush and you'll be fine. A good movie to watch with beer and chips---just don't look for it to be anything remotely like "Under Siege" and there'll be little disappointment.

If you want classic Seagal action, then this is it. This really put him on the action movie map(the opening titles are fantastic). Theres nothing at all different about the plot, just that the action is non stop, gratuitous, and gritty. Stash your brain in a safe place, sit back and enjoy. The fight scenes are amazing, and there are more in this pic than in any of his other films. Fortunatly, the film moves along at such a pace that you don't really have time to laugh at the plot or script. You're too busy taking in the graphic spectacle to worry about it.
Like i said, this film has absolutly no substance, but is really good fun to watch with buddies.... The only thing stopping it scoring five stars is the complete lack of extras on the disc. The sound (including the music) is great, with full 5.1 support, and the picture is nice and crisp.
Get this, its a bargain!

Steven Seagal plays the ultimate badass Gino in Out For Justice. But there is more to it than just that. The story isn't the best ever and while Seagal's acting improves nicely, he still isn't the best actor. Besides that, Seagal plays a great character that can also show his acting ability(slightly)while still being a bad-ass. I liked this story so well because it was more than just a one-dimensional action movie. It is multi-dimensional with the mob ties racing Gino to find Ritchie who killed his best friend, Bobby for no appearant reason. As the movie progresses though Gino finds new information everywhere while he still kicks ass. The detective story, the relationship and respect between all the characters who all grew up together in Brooklyn, the relationship between Gino and his wife, and the way everything ties together makes this a fantastic movie besides the fact that Seagal does his best choreograped aikido scenes.They are done with so much realism and still amazes audiences. Definitely one of Steven Seagal's best films!!

Steven Seagal plays the ultimate [fighter] Gino in Out For Justice. But there is more to it than just that. The story isn't the best ever and while Seagal's acting improves nicely, he still isn't the best actor. Besides that, Seagal plays a great character that can also show his acting ability(slightly)while still being a [great fighter]. I liked this story so well because it was more than just a one-dimensional action movie. It is multi-dimensional with the mob ties racing Gino to find Ritchie who killed his best friend, Bobby for no appearant reason. As the movie progresses though Gino finds new information everywhere while he still kicks [butt]. The detective story, the relationship and respect between all the characters who all grew up together in Brooklyn, the relationship between Gino and his wife, and the way everything ties together makes this a fantastic movie besides the fact that Seagal does his best choreograped aikido scenes.They are done with so much realism and still amazes audiences. Definitely one of Steven Seagal's best films!!

The children have grown up in the neighborhood and one went crazy. That basically sums up the whole premise of Steven Seagal's "Out for Justice". Gino Felino is on the search for the big, fat Richie who offed his partner. Gino goes into bars, clubs, etc. He causes trouble and breaks some teeth. Crackling! Richie wasn't there at the bar and Gino said, "he's not here, you know why he's not here?" Then Richie's brother asked, "why?" and Gino's response is the best line in movie history. "Because he's a CSFPA, ya know!" Yes! Don't touch cue balls anymore, don't drive fast on hills, and don't drink. That was a solid message that I got after watching this movie. Innocent bystanders should always watch themselves too.

Out for justice? Fine by me. Just as long as he's not in for justice anywhere near my gaff. This really is an astonishing film. For starters, I've never seen so many broken noses in one film. It is so fetishised that I can only come to the conclusion that it's a traditional greeting in NYC. "Hello, I'd like to book a room, please" - *THUD* "aaaagh! I'd like to arrange an early call, too." Mr Seagal conspicuously lacks a flattened proboscis presumably due to his height. It could also be due to his enemies inability to get within a foot of him due to a prior engagement with the Grim Reaper. The bad guys encounters with Mr Seagal follow a familiar pattern. "You are a man who has sexual relations with your own mother" - *Crash* broken nose. "You are a man who has sexual relations with your own mother" - *Slam* meat cleaver through hand. "You are a man who has sexual relations with your own mother" - *Tingle* head first through window. So painful was this to watch, not to mention repetitive, that I found myself shouting alternatives to the poor chaps. Why not try "You are a man who is rumoured to be having sexual relations with your own mother but it may prove to be apocryphal." It may have the desired effect but I remain doubtful. Mr Seagal has a urinating dog as back up.

I own everthing on Steven Seagal! Except Exit Wounds! I didn't buy Executive Decision. I don't like Kurt Russell