Scarred City

A tough, by-the-book cop is released from prison after serving time for a crime he didn't commit. Upon his release, he finds himself thrust into a dangerous world where he must confront the corrupt police force that framed him and a ruthless crime lord who has taken over the city. He teams up with a former colleague and a young journalist to expose the truth and bring justice to the streets.

Scarred City, also known as The Patriot, received generally negative reviews from critics and was considered a low point in Steven Seagal's filmography. Audiences were also largely unimpressed by its predictable plot and lackluster action sequences. The film struggled to find a significant audience upon its release.

• Predictable and formulaic action thriller with a tired performance from its lead.
• Lacks the energy and creativity of earlier action films.
• Dialogue is clunky and the plot relies on tired clichés.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's uninspired plot and repetitive action. Many viewers found Steven Seagal's performance to be unengaging, and the overall film was considered a forgettable entry in the action genre.

The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Patriot' but was later renamed 'Scarred City' for its video release, possibly to capitalize on the popularity of other Seagal films with similar themes.