The warden makes the silly mistake of announcing to the inmates: "There's only one way off The Rock, and that key is under my pillow".
#HALF PAST DEAD FILM CAST MOVIE#
Immediately, the movie flashes forward 8 months later to Sasha's latest assignment: To go undercover in the newly re-opened Alcatraz prison (Cleverly renamed "New Alcatraz") to infiltrate gangs operating within the compound's impenetrable walls. The opening is pretty silly: Petrosevich is wounded in the line of fire and flatlines, but comes back cuz he's Steven Seagal baby! hence the movie's title HALF PAST DEAD. Steve plays FBI Agent Sascha Petrosevitch who coincidentally also used to work for the CIA, KGB, and U.S Marshalls. Seagal also co-produced with Andrew Stevens, the man responsible for the humdrum NIGHT EYES franchise. Paul has loaded the movie with so many explosive stunts that viewers are unlikely to care. A not terribly original combo from Writer/ Director Don Michael Paul, but this isn't CITIZEN KANE we're talking about here. The plot is a mix of DIE HARD, THE ROCK and CON AIR. I decided against renting both at once in case I came down with a severe case of "Seagal Stupidity Syndrome" due to overexposure to his movies, thus rendering me a lifeless vegetable (In which case my friends would probably have me embalmed in French dressing, just to be cheeky.)Īctually HALF PAST DEAD ain't half bad. Seagal's latest offering HALF PAST DEAD was released on DVD in NZ simultaneously with THE FOREIGNER. And of course Steven Seagal- graduate of the Chuck Norris School of Non-Acting. With the exception of Arnie and Bruce, the top action heroes of the 80s and 90s seem to be going direct to DVD these days.
Nonetheless, Seagal carries the film, making it an enjoyable and entertaining escape for action film aficionados." Those looking for old school Steven, may be disappointed, but the reality is that time catches up with all of us. He doesn't engage in much hand to hand, and editing makes his fight scenes flow. His character is troubled, reflective, and a bit restrained, taking the back seat at times to others. Her background as a dancer is put to good use, as her flashy fighting style primarily features kicking and jumping, bringing an edge to the proceedings.As for Steven Seagal, this film, like Exit Wounds, seeks to build some ties with hip-hop culture. Peeples looks great carrying a gun, and performs most of her own fight scenes. Costumed in a tight black outfit, her look combines elements from The Crow, and The Matrix.
Nia Peeples is a suprisingly impressive bad girl. Supporting characters played by Claudia Christian, Tony Plana, and the rapper Kurupt, are less developed and more one-dimensional. Linda Thorson, as a Supreme Court Judge, and Bruce Weitz, are not bad. Morris Chestnut makes an eloquent and intelligent villain. Rated PG-13, it contains massive amounts of gunfire and violence, punctuated by a rap and metal soundtrack.Ja Rule's performance is quirky, and he does a passable job in his action scenes. Despite the monetary difficulties, the film delivers some decent action scenes, with enough of a plot to hold things together. His big screen directorial debut was filmed primarily in Berlin, shortly after the 9/11 incident. Rewritten to incorporate modern elements of hip-hop culture, Paul explains that his goal was to produce a fast paced film, with a stylized music video vibe. Paul's screenplay was originally written years before, but was shelved because of similarity to Jerry Bruckheimer's film, "The Rock". Actor/Writer/Director Don Michael Paul provides an informative commentary that stresses and details, the trials and tribulations of bringing this low budget production to the screen. Johnson's plans need to be adjusted, when the inmates get involved. His second in command is 49er Six, played with style and panache, by the explosive and sexy Nia Peeples. Morris Chestnut is Donnie Johnson (49er One), the group's charismatic and ruthless leader. On death row, he is about to be executed, when the prison is invaded by the "49ers", a group of criminals who want McKenna to reveal the gold's location.
Bruce Weitz (Hill Street Blues) is Lester McKenna, a prisoner who has stolen and hidden 20 million in gold bullion. After a confrontation with the FBI, both men are incarcerated on Alcatraz. Action veteran Steven Seagal heads a diverse cast, and though we don't see too much of his trademark fighting style, he delivers a solid performance, with perhaps a bit more depth of character than usual.Seagal is Sasha Petrosevitch, an undercover FBI agent, working to gain the confidence of Nick, a big time car thief, played by rapper Ja Rule. While no masterpiece, it does have its moments, and some pleasant surprises. "Half Past Dead, is a reasonably entertaining, comic book level, action flick.
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