Seized
Seized

Seized

2020Movie85 minEnglish

Hiding out with his son Taylor on the Mexican coast, Nero hopes to put his violent Special Forces career behind him. But after Nero’s home is attacked and Taylor is abducted, the mysterious Mzamo orders Nero to slaughter the members of three rival crime syndicates. If he fails, Taylor will die. Now, with bullets flying and bodies dropping as Nero completes his mission, he races to find Mzamo’s hideout and seek revenge.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Isaac FlorentineGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces operative, whose daughter has been taken by a crime syndicate, must race against time to rescue her. He is forced to take on dangerous missions for the very people who kidnapped his child, navigating a treacherous underworld. The operative must use all his combat skills and tactical knowledge to survive and bring his daughter home.

Critical Reception

Seized received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, generic action sequences, and thin character development. While Scott Adkins's performance and fight choreography were sometimes acknowledged as highlights, the film was generally considered a forgettable entry in the action genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on familiar action tropes and a predictable narrative.
  • The action sequences, while featuring Scott Adkins, lack originality and excitement.
  • Characterization is shallow, with little depth given to the protagonists or antagonists.

Google audience: Audience reception for Seized appears to be mixed to negative, with many viewers finding the plot uninspired and the action repetitive. Some fans of Scott Adkins appreciated his presence and fight skills, but the overall consensus suggests it did not meet expectations for a compelling action thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Bulgaria, a common location for many low-to-mid-budget action films due to its tax incentives and skilled crew.

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JPV852

JPV852

Passable, if not also forgettable, action-thriller with Scott Adkins holding his own and some of the stunt work wasn't half-bad. Wasn't fully buying Mario Van Peebles as the head of a drug cartel or his fake Spanish accent. Likely I won't r...