BELLY OF THE BEAST DVD

I've been on a seagal binge lately, of course seen his old stuff and his newer dtv stuff, out his dtv new stuff I'd say Into the sun,urban justice,attrition, all the True Justice movies are good, those movies he's more involved BTS as producer or co writer. But this movie blew my mind as to how good it is, it's really on par with his old stuff, people go flying with his punches. It's great, it's definitely something I'm glad I bought.

Excellent

Overweight Segal - Check Stunt Doubles anytime something faster than sloth speed is required - Check Burmese Voodoo guy versus entire Buddhist Monastery - Check Segal (from the back seat) backhands a guy in the front seat so hard it breaks the car door - Check Does a guy get hit so many times so fast that his sword hits the ground after him - Check Does the final hit propel that dude through the air about 30 feet, just destroying a cheap credenza - Check What more do you need from me? I showed this at work for a Team movie and everyone laughed and laughed. It's a masterpiece of incompetence.

"Belly of the Beast" is my favorite Steven Seagal DTV movie. As a matter of fact, it even ranks up there with my all-time favorite work he's done. Traditionally, Urban Justice is regarded as the man's top non-theatrical film, but among fans, this one's generally placed high on the list, too, for a number of reasons...the foremost of which is that this bright, lively movie was released during an era when the rest of Seagal's offerings were characterized by mundane storylines, dreary production values, and lackluster action scenes. For all of its faults, "Belly of the Beast" was and is a breath of fresh air for Seagalogists who'd grown tired of the repetitious action-thrillers he cranked out three-at-a-time during this period; it supports the hope that when given the right resources, even this aging action star can surprise you. The story: when the daughter of ex-CIA agent Jake Hopper (Seagal) is kidnapped while vacationing in Thailand, he employs the help of his old ex-partner-turned-monk (Byron Mann, Crying Freeman ) to take on the vast political, physical, and spiritual odds standing in his way. While "Belly of the Beast" can't quite be called a Hong Kong movie, it comes awful close with the legendary Siu-Tung Ching ( Chinese Ghost Story ) in the director's chair. While the abundant action content is definitely in the mold of Asian cinema, the high production values are more in western taste...for the better. There's a bit of dubbing of Seagal's voice and some unnecessary flashbacks, but by and by, the movie is colorful and well-made enough to have qualified for a limited theatrical release, in my opinion. Be prepared for the film's staggering weirdness level, though: "Belly of the Beast" is legendary among fans not only for the convoluted storyline, but for all of the razor-nailed transvestites and evil wizards running around the place. You wouldn't think by looking at the cover that an entire subplot of the film involves an evil general (Tom Wu, Mutant Chronicles ) and a creepy demon-worshipper attempting to trounce Jake with black magic, would you? However, with the exception of the single most awkward love angle Seagal has with a Thai girl about thirty years his junior (Monica Lo, Legacy ), these weirdo aspects of the film help distinguish it coolly from literally every other film the man has done...not to mention that they fit the resume of director Ching, a connoisseur of weirdness himself. While Seagal's action scenes had occasionally been wrangled by Asian choreographers in the past (e.g. Dion Lam for Exit Wounds , Xin Xin Xiong for Half Past Dead ), director and wire-fu guru Ching was the first to design pure, undiluted Hong Kong-style fight scenes for the Buddhist Bonecrusher, to grand effect. Admittedly, some of these take a turn for the absurd when it becomes clear that most of the acrobatic moves on Jake's behalf are performed by a stunt double who looks about 80 pounds lighter than Seagal, but the action is so out-the-window insane that it's impossible not to be entertained by the countless flips, spins, throws, and mid-air kicks. The best example of blatant doubling being forgivable on grounds of sheer coolness is when Jake engages the aforementioned magic-enforced general with swords and spears, even slicing an arrow that was shot at him in half. Ironically, this may very well be the worst physical shape Seagal had ever been in, but he's quick and serviceable when it's clearly him doing his own moves. A shootout to end all shootouts in a train yard further shows off Ching's unique style. I was a bit disappointed that Byron Mann didn't get into more of the fisticuffs, but he makes the most of his limited brawls and therefore remains one of Seagal's cooler cinematic sidekicks. Will this movie silence the critics and become their favorite martial arts movie? Almost certainly not, but again, this one should come as a real treat for weathered Seagal fans who are dying for something new and original from their up-in-years hero. While it's easy to view this movie as a big joke, I consider it a successful experiment to find out whether gritty Seagal-style action movies would mix with a direct Hong Kong cinematic influence. They do, they do...just see for yourself.

Sleepy-eyed, but just as formidable and deadly as ever, Steven Seagal fans won't be disappointed with this action-filled, high-quality production. Directed by a master of special effects, this movie ranks with Seagal's best. The plot is the prerequisite avenging angel theme, so I won't elaborate on it. But the ingenious fight choreography and the superb clarity and skill of the cinematography are worth mentioning; especially the slow-motion sequences of this fast-paced movie certainly merit a re-viewing. "Belly of The Beast" deserves a respectable place in any Steven Seagal DVD collection. For trivia fans: Before he became an actor, Steven was a 7th degree black belt, and the first American martial arts instructor to own an Aikido school (dojo) in Japan. From the safety of a reviewer's desk, it's easy to criticize an aging actor, but I'm sure that even today, none of Seagal's critics would have the guts to stand up to him in a real fight.. and they'd be crazy to do it. (If this review was helpful in any way, please click on the "Helpful" key below, or write a comment. Thanks).

Good action movie

Ok this movie is amazing. It has everything you need in a comedy!. Good funny action! Steven seagal has stunt doubles, which is soooooo funny! A lot of his fight scenes, they show his back and avoid showing his head lol. way funny. The movie has soooo many pointless characters, that just wastes time LOL. And that random naked lady sscene!!! where steven seagal got out his car and followed her and she took her clothes off and made these runic symbols appear hahah. idk what was going on LOL. ahhhhh If you're looking for a comedy, then look no further. Steven is way funnier than adam sandler and Will ferell!. WARNING DON"T TAKE THE MOVIE SERIOUS! lol.

My husband bought this one to add on his collection of 4K and according to him, he likes it. The copy is good. He is a huge fan of Steven. action-packed as always.

Released in the early 2000s, this movie is the beginning of Sensei Seagal's "widening" and is one of the first Direct to DVD releases. This is a Kung-Fu movie with a famous choreographer from HK who has done a bunch of Jet Li movies and Shaolin Soccer. Sensei's action double does some decent Kung-Fu. The Railway station fight scene and the final fight scene are hysterical. Also, like many of Sensei's movies, there is a mystical and magical angle with mind control and sacred medallions and stuff. Overall, an entertaining fare. Get a couple of buddies, crack open a beer, and enjoy the Belly of the Beast.

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Great film

I am aware that Steven Seagal has a reputation basically telling everyone who looks at reviews pointing out that his movies are predictable and don't offer anything new. Well this movie was really outstanding. Loads of action throughout well paced and I actually thought that the supporting actors were really great too.

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