Exit Wounds (2001)

Orin Boyd, a tough cop in an inner-city precinct discovers a web of dirty cops and corruption.

Director:

Andrzej Bartkowiak

Writers:

Ed Horowitz (screenplay), Richard D'Ovidio (screenplay)

Stars:

Steven Seagal, DMX, Isaiah Washington

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Seagal	...	Orin Boyd
DMX	...	Latrell Walker
Isaiah Washington	...	George Clark
Anthony Anderson	...	T.K. Johnson
Michael Jai White	...	Lewis Strutt
Bill Duke	...	Chief Hinges
Jill Hennessy	...	Annette Mulcahy
Tom Arnold	...	Henry Wayne
Bruce McGill	...	Frank Daniels
David Vadim	...	Matt Montini
Eva Mendes	...	Trish
Matthew G. Taylor	...	Useldinger
Paolo Mastropietro	...	Parker
Shane Daly	...	Fitz
Drag-On	...	Shaun Rollins

Storyline

Orin Boyd (Seagal) is a Detroit cop who doesn't follow rules. After he saved the Vice President by violating every order he received he is transferred to one of the worst precincts in the city. There he quickly encounters some corrupt cops selling heroin to drug dealers. The problem is, it's very difficult to tell who is the bad guy and who you can trust.

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Plot Keywords:

vietnam war veteran | heroin | drugs | drug dealer | corrupt cop | 

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Taglines:

What Can Two Men Do Against A Gang Of Crooked Cops? Whatever It Takes.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 March 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blessures fatales

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,485,586, 18 March 2001, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$51,758,599

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$79,958,599

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, NPV Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Steven Seagal's last film to have a wide theatrical release.

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Goofs

During the happy face helicopter attack sequence on the bridge, trees that are clearly covered in green leaves in some shots are bare in others, and snow is visible along the riverbank in some shots but not in others. This is due to part of the scene being filmed during summer time, and subsequent retakes being shot several months later (see Trivia).

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Quotes

[first lines]
Vice President: Ladies and gentleman, it's a pleasure for me to be here on such a beautiful day, in the great city of Detroit. And I'd love to tell you all to sit back, relax, and enjoy yourselves. I'd love to, but unfortunately, I can't do that. There's a very serious issue that's spiraling out of control in this country. Illegal handguns ending up in the hands of our children. But instead of reading off a bunch of statistics that you might not already know that last year, more preschoolers died ...

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Crazy Credits

When the end credits start rolling, T.K. is a guest on Henry Wayne's TV talk show. They talk about T.K.'s operation. T.K. greets his parents. Then they talk about things that turn them on.

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Alternate Versions

German retail video version is cut for violence to secure a "Not under 16" rating.

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Connections

Referenced in Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)

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Soundtracks

Throw Your Hands Up
Written by Durrell Babbs and Stephen Anderson
Courtesy of Blackground Records, LLC
Contains samples from "25 Or 6 To 4"
Written by Robert Lamm
Performed by Chicago
Courtesy of Chicago Records Inc.

User Reviews

Seagal proved he still had it, then flunked out again

Despite Fire Down Below being a No. 1 hit in America, it went straight to video here in the UK and killed Seagal's career for four years. But then veteran action producer Joel Silver thrust Steve back in the limelight, put him on the Slimfast diet gave him slightly better material to work with. After all, an actor can only do as good as the script.

From a novel of the same name by John Westerman (but bearing minimal resemblance to it) the plot centers on Orin Boyd, a cop busted down to patrolman after a rough encounter with the Vice-President. Once on the streets Boyd's suspicious nose can't keep him out of trouble with undercover cops who are trying to bust local Drug Boss Latrell Walker…or so it seems.

There are many attempts at irony throughout the movie and surprisingly enough most of them work. Boyd is forced to attend rage control classes in which he meets eccentric TV host Henry Wayne (Tom Arnold) who becomes his wannabe partner. But sadly enough the classes don't work as Boyd continues to uses violence first, ask questions later. And there is a public service announcement too; Seagal survives a car wreck by airbag. A later car crash victim doesn't have one and dies.

Dozens of cop movie clichés staple the flimsy script together. And the bad guys are obvious from the moment they appear on screen. Bartkowiak's direction is better than in his debut Romeo Must Die, and adds a heavy dose of frenetic rush to such a fast-paced film. However the set-up and execution of the story is so dull you'll forget about it half an hour after the credits roll.

Seagal has learned a little, just a little, more in the acting area but still doesn't know how to express himself much. There's too much frowning and not enough other emotions from Boyd. We do want to feel more from him but he won't allow us. I guess this is just how Seagal is. He just can't get away from himself no matter what role he plays. I wish Seagal would try harder, but he just never bothers with making an effort.