DIY VIRAL
The author Robert Scucci
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Steven Seagal's days of playing the 'damn he's good' action hero may be long gone, but the man who brought us Under siege, On the land of deathand Hard to Kill deserves credit where it's due for actually playing roles that fall into morally gray territory. 2013 live video Power of execution is one such film in the sense that Seagal does not play a highly decorated war hero on the right with an axe, but rather a cold and calculating crime lord, John Alexander, who makes dirty deals behind closed doors. with the ultimate goal of leaving his life of crime behind.
It features the usual Steven Seagal trappings Executive power, Like his unbreakable moral code (albeit evil), the film ultimately falls flat because his ethics are trapped beneath his cruelty when he so clearly wants to be the good guy.
The power of poor execution
Power of execution introduces us to Roman Hearst (Bren Foster), a freelance mercenary who carries a gun for protection despite being led to believe that his hands are lethal weapons in their own right. After a botched prison assassination attempt in which Roman is the wrong target of an inmate gang leader named Iceman (Ving Rhames), John Alexander (Steven Seagal) has no choice but to force Roman to retire early by breaking his arms. According to John, Roman has been a loyal employee for 15 years, but he still has to pay the price for his heavy calculation, which damages the reputation of everyone involved.
When Iceman is released from prison, he immediately clashes with John, and as a gang war for control of Albuquerque develops, New Mexico's underworld crime ring is activated. John offers Roman a peace offering of enough money to disappear and start a new life, while subtly hinting that he could use his help to ease the tension between himself and the Iceman. Roman is conflicted as he wants to resume working with John, but his hands are damaged beyond repair.
Danny Trejo elevates the room
Roman has a few brief encounters with the deli owner Oso, who he plays Danny Trejowhich only makes you wonder how many minutes the execution time will pass Power of execution before Danny Trejo does what he does best: dies on screen. I'll spare you the spoilers, but Oso has a very quotable scene where he attacks Roman with venomous scorpions and a hammer in an attempt to repair his arms.
Not clear good guy or bad guy
Despite Steven Seagal's efforts to portray some kind of villain Power of executionhe still can't help but deliver his signature monologues about pride, his super-secret past that vaguely explains how he amassed his skills and wealth, and his personal code of ethics to justify his actions, however cruel and moral. they may be questionable.
The power of streaming execution
This direct-to-video action film is a far cry from Steven Seagal's 90s blockbuster, but it's not without its charms. At least it's refreshing to watch Power of execution because Seagal is trying to turn heel at the end of his career by taking on a character who isn't the front-and-center action hero with a heart of gold we all know. Power of execution is a shaky affair at best, but effectively reflects Seagal's willingness to try new things, even as he subconsciously tries to relive his glory days in every scene.
You can stream as of this writing Power of execution free on Tubi.
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