Film198899 min

Above the Law

Name: Above the Law
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 1988
Duration: 99 min
Cast: Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva, Sharon Stone, Ron Dean

Taste attributes: actionthrillerdramahistoricalmafia/gangsterdetectivecrimemartial artsfastfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelineargrittybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"He's a cop who believes no one is above the law."

Boxlist takeA morally murky, heavy thriller: rough-edged and fast. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: very gritty · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

Quality rating

6.2 /10

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What lines up

Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
Pace: Fast, where this profile leans slow

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Synopsis

Nico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed to his job as he is to his personalized brand of justice—expert and thorough bone-crushing.

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