Executor of the Sentence
Executor of the Sentence

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Executor of the Sentence

1992
Movie
72 min
Russian

В основу сюжета фильма положены реальные события. Бывший "афганец" Юрий Кирсанов жил без особых проблем: отдельная квартира, любимая и любящая жена, замечательный сын. Но вот однажды он становится свидетелем накала митинговых страстей, где погибает его друг. А затем Юрий узнает, что его жена и сын вследствие оплошности врачей заразились СПИДом. Решение к Юрию приходит мгновенно...

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Google Users59%
Director: John GuillerminGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A tough DEA agent goes undercover to dismantle a ruthless drug cartel operating out of Los Angeles. As he gets deeper into the criminal underworld, he finds himself facing off against a cunning and dangerous kingpin. The agent must use all his skills and wits to bring the organization down and bring its leaders to justice.

Critical Reception

Executor of the Sentence received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on violent action sequences. While some appreciated Steven Seagal's signature martial arts style, the film was largely seen as a formulaic entry in the action genre with little originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on gratuitous violence and predictable plot points.

  • Steven Seagal delivers his usual stoic performance and martial arts prowess.

  • Lacks originality and depth, serving as a standard action flick.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. Many enjoyed the action and fight choreography, appreciating Steven Seagal's involvement. However, others found the story to be uninspired and overly violent, with little substance beyond the action sequences.

Fun Fact

This film was originally intended to be a sequel to Steven Seagal's 1988 film 'Above the Law' and was initially titled 'Above the Law 2' before being reworked and retitled.

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