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Under Siege
1992 102 min France, United States of America R 16+
★7.2
Action, Thriller
Director: Andrew Davis
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Description
A disgruntled ex-CIA operative, his assistant and their assembled group of terrorists seize a battleship with nuclear blackmail in mind. They've planned for every contingency but ignore the ship's cook, former Navy SEAL Casey Ryback—an error that could be fatal.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$83.56M
Worldwide:
$156.56M
Starring
Steven Seagal
Actor
Gary Busey
Actor
Tommy Lee Jones
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 1993
— Best Sound Editing
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1993
— Best Action Scene
Key opinion
Under Siege is widely considered Steven Seagal's definitive action film, noted for its high-production value and engaging, larger-than-life villains. While the plot follows a predictable, classic 90s hostage-thriller formula, audiences and critics generally agree that the film excels as an entertaining, well-executed piece of genre escapism.
| Acting | Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey deliver charismatic, memorable, and high-energy performances that elevate the film's antagonist roles. | |
| Direction | The film features technically proficient and clear action choreography that effectively showcases Seagal's aikido-based combat style. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on a highly predictable, standard 90s action trope of a lone hero single-handedly dismantling a terrorist threat. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Seagal's performance are divided; some praise his stoic, understated persona as an ideal fit for the character, while others criticize his limited range and expressionless acting. |