Under Siege
Terrorists launch an attack against the USA. Their first strike is by a suicide squad that detonates a truckload of explosives at an army base in Washington DC. FBI probes indicate that the attack is by Arab terrorists led by Iranians. Subsequent attacks are via airplanes exploded in mid-air, crowded restaurants, and an attack on a mall. Administration cabinet heads push the President to retaliate. The director of the FBI believes that there may be more to the story than the investigation has revealed and the Secretary of Defense is the only other person urging caution.
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Plot Summary
A former Navy SEAL, now a cook aboard the USS Missouri, must stop a group of mercenaries who have seized control of the battleship to steal its nuclear missiles. He must use his elite combat skills to rescue the crew and prevent a global catastrophe.
Critical Reception
Under Siege was a commercial success and received generally positive reviews, praised for its exciting action sequences and Steven Seagal's performance. It is considered one of his most popular and well-regarded films.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its high-octane action and straightforward plot.
- Steven Seagal's signature martial arts and stoic persona are central to the film's appeal.
- Critics noted the effective use of the battleship setting for the thriller elements.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the action-packed storyline and Steven Seagal's tough-guy persona, finding it a solid entry in the action genre. Some found the plot predictable but were entertained by the fight sequences.
Fun Fact
The USS Missouri (BB-63), where the film was shot, was decommissioned shortly after filming and was later famously visited by President Bill Clinton to sign the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996, effectively decommissioning the ship again.
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