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Once Upon A Time
A selection of stories for children that covers notions of morality and fairness between humans through a series of legendary tales of Arab and people from around the world.
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Plot Summary
A former black-ops agent, John Travis, is pulled back into the dangerous world he left behind when his daughter is kidnapped by a ruthless crime lord. He must use his formidable skills to navigate the criminal underworld and rescue her before it's too late. The mission forces him to confront his past and the enemies he made.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many criticizing its predictable plot, uninspired action sequences, and Seagal's typically subdued performance. It is generally considered one of his less notable efforts from the early 2000s.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable and formulaic plot relying heavily on Steven Seagal's familiar action persona.
Action sequences are poorly choreographed and lack excitement.
Dialogue is often weak, and character development is minimal.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available comments generally reflect disappointment with the film's low production values and unengaging narrative, typical of many direct-to-video releases of the era.
Fun Fact
This film was released directly to video in many markets, bypassing a theatrical release.
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