Steven Seagal, after making the bombastic "Half Past Dead," turned to the direct-to-video market with the film "The Foreigner," which he made with visionary action director Michael Oblowitz. I realize I'm going to get lynched by saying good things about this film, but hear me out. "The Foreigner" delivers exactly what Seagal's fans want, and more. There is nothing but complete action in this film. The plot is so ludicrous, you have no choice but to ignore it. Just sit back and let the action take you on a ride. "The Foreigner" really brought out the ugliness of Seagal fans, proving that they will never be pleased by him. He tried to do something with a plot and acting in "Fire Down Below" and it backfired. So now he does something with no plot and stylistic action and the same thing happens. Personally, I'm loving every second of "The Foreigner," and while the Seagal-Oblowitz follow-up "Out for a Kill" may have been pushing it a little too much, I even find myself smiling at that one too. No, this isn't a bad movie. It entertains on a level where one can sit back, eat some popcorn, and enjoy an explosion or two. Since when did plot or acting have to be part of that picture? If I have to expect good acting or a plot to be a Steven Seagal fan, count me out. I'll be over here watching "Universal Soldier."
Review of The Foreigner
