Blackjack
After saving Casey, a daughter of his friend, from hired assassins, Jack Devlin is hit with a strange phobia - fear of white color. But when his other friend, who works as a bodyguard for a supermodel, is wounded, Jack decides to step in for him. Now he must confront his fear and the assassin, who seems to be well aware of Jack's problem.
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Plot Summary
A former special forces operative, now working as a casino security expert, is hired to protect a high-stakes gambler. He must use his extensive combat skills to keep the gambler safe from a dangerous crime syndicate that has placed a $50 million bounty on his head. The operative finds himself in a race against time, facing relentless assassins and navigating a treacherous world of organized crime.
Critical Reception
Blackjack was a direct-to-video release and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, primarily due to its formulaic plot, predictable action sequences, and Seagal's typically uninspired performance. Audience reception was similarly poor, with many finding it a derivative and unengaging entry in Seagal's filmography.
What Reviewers Say
- Features generic action and a predictable plot typical of late 90s Steven Seagal films.
- Praised by some for its straightforward action, but largely criticized for its lack of originality.
- Seen as a low-budget, uninspired effort that does little to advance the action genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect disappointment, with common criticisms pointing to a weak script, unconvincing acting, and a lack of memorable action, typical of Seagal's later career output.
Fun Fact
Blackjack was one of several direct-to-video films Steven Seagal made in the late 1990s and early 2000s after his theatrical run began to decline.
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