Review of Contract to Kill

An American action thriller; A story about a CIA/DEA enforcer investigating a plot to bring deadly weapons and terrorist organisation leaders into the USA over its border with Mexico. To prevent an attack on American soil, he must turn two savage forces against each other. Seagal gives a fair performance as a man cool under pressure, his demeanour chilled and enigmatic when not ruthless but his fighting scenes are less than impressive with their close up camera angles because Seagal is not limber enough for the athletic character he purports to be. The story at least provides some interest in the way the chase and surveillance sequences play out even if he plot is a bit protracted and exposition is heavy handed. The dialogue is a bit of a let-down too, full of expletives for reasons that will mystify. Lastly, the production quality: CGI rendering is below-par and sound falters early on with some of Seagal's dialogue.