The Riot Act

A corrupt police detective gets caught in a dangerous game after witnessing a murder involving a powerful crime syndicate. He must navigate the treacherous underworld to expose the truth and survive, while battling his own demons and the forces trying to silence him.

The Riot Act received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with particular criticism directed at its predictable plot, dated action sequences, and the perceived decline in Steven Seagal's performance quality. It is generally considered one of his lesser films.

• The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.

• Action sequences are poorly choreographed and lack excitement.

• Performances are generally uninspired, with Steven Seagal appearing disengaged.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely negative, echoing the critical sentiment that the film is a low-quality production with little to offer fans of the genre.

Despite its low production values and critical reception, "The Riot Act" is one of Steven Seagal's more recent direct-to-video releases, continuing his prolific output in this market.