Shadow Man

A former CIA operative known as 'Shadow Man' is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when a young woman seeks his help. She claims to be targeted by a powerful international crime syndicate and believes Shadow Man is her only hope for survival. He must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly confrontations to protect her and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.

Shadow Man received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and Steven Seagal's performance. Audiences also showed little interest, contributing to its poor box office performance and low ratings on review aggregators.

• Critically derided for its formulaic plot and lack of originality.
• Steven Seagal's signature action style is seen as tired and unengaging.
• The film suffers from poor production values and weak character development.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but those available tend to reflect the critical consensus, with many viewers finding the film to be a low-quality, uninspired entry in the action genre, and a disappointing offering from Steven Seagal.

Despite being marketed as a major release, Shadow Man had a very limited theatrical run and was primarily released direct-to-video in many regions.