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Summary: A typical Seagal flick, but a good one nevertheless.
Review: A typical action, martial arts, explosive-packed Steven Seagal film about an environmental crusader from the EPA who takes on sleazeball toxic waste dumpers who don't care if every state south of the Mason-Dixon line gets cancer. There are the usual fight scenes, where Seagal is outnumbered, or outmatched in terms of physical size. Yet he typically emergest triumphat after some really neat martial arts moves. The casting director could have picked a much better female for the "love interest" part of the plot; someone a little more prettier would have kept the movie from dragging at parts. Seagal's wife-to-be (by the end of the film)is tired looking, backward, and helpless. I am serious when I say that the love interest is a typical Cinderella theme; knight and shining armour rescues a helpless maiden who, in this case, is imprisoned by an incestuous brother. The best part of the film is when Seagal meets the Chief Sleazeball, played by a grimey Kris Kristofferson in a casino. The best lines in the film are between Kris and Seagal discussing the former's impending jail sentence. Kristofferson makes mention that he is 61 years old, but Seagal assures him that he will make sure that he will be taken care of by a nice big and, presumably dark, fellow inmate, the implication being that Kris will soon be not just an inmate, but a "wife." I've seen this movie a half-a-dozen times and I still laugh like hell at this part. Seagal's movies are typically made to show off his martial arts prowess, his smart-ass, wisecracking way of confronting evil, which can be defined as anything that gets in his way, as well as some pretty dramatic pyrotechnics that would make any ten year old boy shout "Wow man, is that cooooool!!!!!!!!!!" Neither he, nor the filmakers many any greater claims. If you are looking for something deeper, turn to your local PBS channel whenever they air "Jane Eire" or "Pride and Prejudice." Fire Down Below has a half-way decent plot, some reasonably good acting (with the exception of the homely, and somnolent female lead) and some fantastic special effects. Definately not a "date movie" nor a "chick-flick."
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Summary: THIS WAS WHERE SEAGAL STARTED TO SLOW DOWN
Review: AN EPA AGENT [STEVEN SEAGAL] GOES TO APPALACHIA IN AN EFFORT TO STOP SOME ILLEGAL TOXIC WASTE DUMPING. MOST OF THIS MOVIE IS POINTLESS. AS ALWAYS, SEAGAL IS THE HERO THAT OUTSMARTS THE VILLAINS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. THE THING THAT ALMOST KILLED THIS MOVIE ENTIRELY IS ITS CORNY FIRST HOUR. BUT, IN THE SECOND HOUR, THINGS DO TEND TO GET A LOT BETTER. THIS IS WHERE SEAGAL BEGAN TO LOSE MOMENTUM. BUT, THIS AIN'T AS BAD AS SOME OF SEAGAL'S LATER MOVIES. THIS DEFINITELY AIN'T WORTH BUYING. BUT, IF YOU WANNA SEE THIS MOVIE, RENT IT OR WAIT FOR IT TO COME ON TV.
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Summary: Not a standout
Review: As far as Steven Seagal movies go, Fire Down Below is probably about in the middle. It is not nearly as comical as Marked for Death or On Deadly Ground, but it is far more exciting than The Patriot. Once again, Seagal shows us that polluting is bad through his portrayal of an EPA agent who is ready to maim a corporate executive and his minions. Scenes that have no real importance to the movie include Seagal remembering his deceased friend at the beginning of the movie and Seagal accidentally coming across some angry farmers and their marijuana field. To his credit, Steven did write and perform one of the songs on the soundtrack for the movie, which acts as added comedy. I guess if I was pressed to give someone a reason to see Fire Down Below, it would be because there are a few cameo appearances by some famous country music stars, but I don't know who they are because I'm not into that kind of thing.
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Summary: Not a standout
Review: As far as Steven Seagal movies go, Fire Down Below is probably about in the middle. It is not nearly as comical as Marked for Death or On Deadly Ground, but it is far more exciting than The Patriot. Once again, Seagal shows us that polluting is bad through his portrayal of an EPA agent who is ready to maim a corporate executive and his minions. Scenes that have no real importance to the movie include Seagal remembering his deceased friend at the beginning of the movie and Seagal accidentally coming across some angry farmers and their marijuana field. To his credit, Steven did write and perform one of the songs on the soundtrack for the movie, which acts as added comedy. I guess if I was pressed to give someone a reason to see Fire Down Below, it would be because there are a few cameo appearances by some famous country music stars, but I don't know who they are because I'm not into that kind of thing.
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Summary: Action/adventure toned down enough for a younger audience.
Review: Good story line, excellent casting, action but not brutal like some of Segal's other movies, good music, some comedy, and even a love story. What more could you ask for? Makes for a very relaxing evening. Our whole family enjoyed it right down to the six year old who has watched it several times. By the way, your first person on this site who gave a review did not see the picture as Steven Segal did not sing in it but did play the guitar and rather well. If you are going to accept reviews they should at least see the movie rather than trying to be funny at someone else's expense.
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Summary: Steven Seagal At A Bargain!
Review: I got this DVD as a used one at Wal-Mart...in the bargain bin. I am glad I got it because I like action and his martial arts. Although the environment scene take a front seat in the plot, Seagal seems to put romance, action, and even a little comedy into a movie. This movie is second best of his (Seagal) to Under Siege in my opinion!
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Summary: Steven Seagal At A Bargain!
Review: I got this DVD as a used one at Wal-Mart...in the bargain bin. I am glad I got it because I like action and his martial arts. Although the environment scene take a front seat in the plot, Seagal seems to put romance, action, and even a little comedy into a movie. This movie is second best of his (Seagal) to Under Siege in my opinion!
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Summary: Steven Seagal Rulz!!
Review: I own everything on Steven Seagal!
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Summary: Definitely one of Seagal's better movies!
Review: I watch Seagal movies mostly for entertainment that requires minimum brain activity and for the most part I enjoy them that way. This one stuck to me as one of his better works as there is a serious agenda behind all the action. Seagal plays a character I would love to see in real life, displaying absolutely no sign of weakness against corporate bosses with blatant disregard for common folk and the environment. I liked the fight scenes and agree that they were not at par with some of the younger Seagal moves, but still the fact that he makes little work of the bad guys is entertaining. Above all, the story was good and had its fun moments.
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Summary: Seagal battles illegal toxic waste dumpers.
Review: In many ways Fire Down Below is a thematic remake/sequel to Seagal's self-directed On Deadly Ground. EPA Agent Jack Taggert (Seagal) goes undercover in Kentucky to investigate rumors of illegal waste dumping there. Much carnage follows. Seagal does not seem to be in particularly good shape in this outting, fancy edits and trick photography straining to create the illusion of the fast moves he had made in previous movies. Nonetheless it is entertaining viewing if you don't put too much thought behind it. Kris Kristofferson makes for a comically aloof/smug bad guy, too bad there wasn't more of him in the movie. Final word? It's good bad fun.
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