Seized is a throwaway yet better-than-expected direct-to-video action-thriller that doesn’t break any new ground whatsoever but found relatively entertaining thanks to Scott Adkins and some moderately well done stunt work.
Seized
(2020)
Genre(s): Suspense/Thriller, Action
Lionsgate | R – 85 min. – $19.98 | October 13, 2020
Date Published: 10/13/2020 | Author: The Movieman
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THE MOVIE – 2¾/5 |
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Plot Synopsis: Hiding out with his son Taylor on the Mexican coast, Nero (SCOTT ADKINS) hopes to put his violent Special Forces career behind him. But after his home is attacked and Taylor is abducted, the mysterious Mzamo (MARIO VAN PEEBLES) orders Nero to slaughter the members of three rival crime syndicates. If he fails, Taylor will die. With bullets flying and bodies dropping, Nero must now complete his mission — and find Mzamo’s hideout, to exact his revenge. Quick Hit Review: Seized is a simple suspense-thriller that breaks absolutely no new ground but still is a passable film worth checking out if you have a spare 80-minutes. The acting is fine I suppose, Scott Adkins shows he has the skills to be a believable fighter and all around bad ass even if the script fails him while Mario Van Peebles… puts on a cartoonish Mexican accent. The stunts were actually okay and the story was thin and a bit ludicrous but serves as the vessel for a high body count with a splattering side of CGI blood. Directed by Isaac Florentine, who previous helmed Adkins in Close Range, and a script from Rico Lowry, Seized at least was a tad better than I expected. It’s not technically good but a passable thriller to watch on a slow Saturday afternoon with nothing on the grid that captures your attention. |
SPECIAL FEATURES – 0/5 |
| No features were included. |
VIDEO – 4¼/5, AUDIO – 4/5
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| The movie is presented with a 16×9 enhanced 1.85 widescreen aspect ratio and even being in standard definition looks rather good in comparison with other DVDs, with bright, vibrant colors. The disc comes with a standard but effective Dolby Digital 5.1 track. |
OVERALL – 2½/5 |
| Overall, Seized is a throwaway yet better-than-expected direct-to-video action-thriller that doesn’t break any new ground whatsoever but found relatively entertaining thanks to Scott Adkins and some moderately well done stunt work. |
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