Urban Justice (2007) (V)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Don E. FauntLeRoy

Writer:

Gilmar Fortis II (written by)

Release Date:

13 November 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Thriller

Tagline:

When revenge is personal, justice can be brutal.

Plot:

Seagal plays a man with a dark and violent past, who seeks revenge for the murder of his son. |

Plot Keywords:

Murder | Revenge | Gang Warfare | Revenge Plot | Dirty Cop

Cast

Steven Seagal	...	Simon Ballister
Eddie Griffin	...	Armand Tucker
Carmen Serano	...	Alice Park
Cory Hart	...	Max Ballister
Liezl Carstens	...	Linda
Kirk B.R. Woller	...	Det. Frank Shaw
Mary Evans	...	Irene
Al Staggs	...	Priest
Jade Yorker	...	Gary Morrison
Jermaine Washington	...	Rasheed
Brian Lucero	...	Benny
Danny Trejo	...	El Chivo
Diego Joaquin Lopez	...	Winston (as Diego Lopez)
Grady McCardell	...	Dwight Morris
Brett Brock	...	Watch Sergeant

Also Known As:

Once Upon a Time in the Hood (USA) (working title)
Renegade Justice (UK) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language and some drug content.

Runtime:

96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA | UK:18 | Germany:Not Rated (SPIO/JK) | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:16 | Netherlands:16 | Singapore:M18 | Japan:PG-12 | South Korea:18 | Netherlands:12 (TV version)

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Trivia:

At one point, Screen Gems were considering this film for a theatrical release.

Goofs:

Continuity: Seagal's Chrysler 300C in the movie has three sets of wheels. All of them appear to be OEM Chrysler, but are obviously three different sets. The first set have a chrome machined face and seven spokes. The second set have a cast appearance with six spokes. The third set are of a monobloc design, and in fact may actually be hubcaps.

Quotes:

Armand Tucker: [holding a gun] Now tell me, that your bitch-ass ain't dumb enough to bring a fist to a gunfight.
Simon: [grabs the gun from his hand] I AM!

Movie Connections:

References "The Lone Ranger" (1949)

Soundtrack:

Ima G

Seagal fans rejoice, the old-school hardcore Seagal has returned!!!!!

To begin, I know that all loyal Seagal fans, including myself, began to lose faith in the big guy on account of the last few dtv movies he has churned out (namely Attack Force, Flight of Fury, Black Dawn, Shadow Man). The reason for this was the constant use of stunt and fight doubles, un-inspired fight sequences, the use of not-even-close-to-sounding-like-him voice dubbing and the lack of continuity.

That was then, and when all hope seemed to be lost, Urban Justice graces the video store. Let me say this now, every Steven Seagal fan needs to go and rent this for the sheer proof that he has returned to absolute top form and then some. The movie is loaded with martial arts sequences, and here's the best part, Seagal does 100% of his fights!! Voice dubbing is completely absent and he actually looks like he is enjoying himself in this one. Supporting Seagal is comedian Eddie Griffin, who is perfectly cast as the villain and provides some genuine laughs at times.

I know that the steep decline in quality in Seagal's movies has upset hardcore and loyal fans to the point of almost no return (I was almost there myself), but I need to stress that not since his Out For Justice days has there been the sheer brutality present in his movies. I can say with all honesty that Urban Justice is up to par in terms of the graphic violence and tough guy antics. Seagal dishes out punishment like I have never seen before, he is absolutely ruthless and savage during the fight scenes.

All I can say is give it a try because you certainly will not be disappointed, the old-school hardcore Seagal that we all love and have eagerly awaited for has finally returned!!