Product: Hard to Kill [VHS] (1990)
Rating: 5.0
"I'm gonna take you to the bank, Senator Trent. To the blood bank!"
After Above the Law's Success it was more than obvious that Steven Seagal was going to return for another movie...And so he did, but not for one movie but for 2.In 1990 Seagal had 2 theatrical releases, Marked for Death and Hard To Kill. Both of which are some of his best work. Hard to Kill has the quality of good acting and great Aikido action scenes from Seagal's part, that is not present in his more recent films.The story of Hard to Kill centers on Mason Storm, A cop that is secretly videotaping an individual (who will later become a Senator) telling the mafia that they can rely on his political support. Stating that the can take that to the bank. Storm who thinks he is safe and hasn't been spotted is later found by thugs at his house; they brutally murder his wife and nearly kill Storm as well. He is left in a coma for 7 years, after his wake it's obvious that he is after revenge and will expose the truth he videotaped. The movie manages to show Seagal slowly train and recuperate his strength to fight once more. The movie has more fights and more linear plot than "Above the Law". For me this is Seagal's best movie. Main reason because it is still on the realistic level and the character he plays is not as cocky as his future roles. And his acting is much superior to that of his future films. The movie also stars Kelly Le Brock, Seagal's now ex wife.MY PERSONAL RATING: 5 OUT OF 5