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Hard to Kill
Mason Storm, a 'go it alone' cop, is gunned down at home. The intruders kill his wife, and think they've killed both Mason and his son too. Mason is secretly taken to a hospital where he spends several years in a coma. His son meanwhile is growing up thinking his father is dead. When Mason wakes up, everyone is in danger - himself, his son, his best friend, his nurse - but most of all those who arranged for his death
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Detective Mason Storm is critically injured during an investigation into a powerful businessman's corrupt dealings. Presumed dead, Storm awakens five years later with amnesia and a mission to expose the conspiracy and exact revenge. With the help of his former partner's wife, he must piece together his past and bring the culprits to justice.
Critical Reception
Hard to Kill was a commercial success, marking Steven Seagal's rise to stardom. While critically panned for its thin plot and generic action sequences, audiences generally enjoyed its straightforward revenge narrative and Seagal's signature martial arts.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its predictable plot and excessive violence.
Praised by some for its relentless action and Steven Seagal's debut.
Seen as a typical 90s action flick with a straightforward revenge theme.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the plot is predictable and the action can be gratuitous, many viewers enjoyed the film for its straightforward revenge story and Steven Seagal's martial arts prowess, making it a satisfying, if unoriginal, action movie.
Fun Fact
This was Steven Seagal's debut film, where he utilized his real-life Aikido skills to choreograph the fight sequences.
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