What Have We Learned About Steven Seagals Film Career?
The “do’s and don’ts” of a film career are different for everyone. Some actors have strengths that others do not. After viewing four of his later movies in a row (I know it doesn’t sound like much of a festival, but I’d like to see you do it), I’ve come to a few conclusions. As we all know by now, Seagal had several films that were successes, from 1988’s triumphant debut in Above the Law to the “Die Hard On a Boat” fun of Under Siege in 1992. In the decade since, he’s struggled in Hollywood through a series of bad script choices. I believe this can be turned around if he just follows a few simple cinematic rules: DO use as much aikido as possible. This martial art made you an international star, Steven, yet you seem determined to keep moving away from it. Why? Do you want to be taken seriously as an Actor in more dramatic roles? Let’s be honest with ourselves: It isn’t going to happen. It didn’t happen for Van Damme and it won’t happen for you. Don’t get me wrong, I actually like you b
