I have to admit I am not a fan of Steven Seagal and some of his movies. Under Siege will always be his best film to me, but Hard to Kill is one of Seagal's better movies. I admit, the plot is implausible in places, though it is not as predictable or derivative as Seagal's films tended to become later on, the music sounds dated and tacky(my opinion) and the dialogue can be weak. However on the whole I did enjoy Hard to Kill. The action is well choreographed and fun, the pace is not sluggish or dull as I admittedly expected it to be and the film doesn't look slip shod or cheap. Steven Seagal doesn't give an award worthy performance, but it is one that is intelligible and more energetic than he would become in outings like Out for a Kill. Kelly LeBrock is an alluring and convincing partner, and she works fairly well with Seagal, while William Sadler is also enjoyable. Overall, imperfect but one of the better Segal films. 7/10 Bethany Cox

Seagal's second film after his excellent debut NICO: ABOVE THE LAW isn't in the same class as that film – but then it doesn't feature Andrew Davis's assured direction or the same level of realism when it comes to the scripting. Instead, this is more of a by-the-numbers B-movie, similar to dozens of such films that populated '90s era video rental shelves, usually starring the likes of Jeff Speakman and Lorenzo Lamas. However, it's far from a lost cause and I'd define it as one of Seagal's better outings, certainly more enjoyable – and latterly, well-made – than most of the films he's made during the 2000s. Director Bruce Malmuth is a sporadic talent at best, having started out with Stallone thriller NIGHTHAWKS back in 1981 and finished with 1994's Lundgren actioner PENTATHLON, but he has a certain flair for visuals and well-staged martial arts bouts.

Even this early on in his career, Seagal's acting is sub-par, and he seems quite wooden – probably on the same level as an actor like Sam Jones or Roddy Piper. He doesn't have the same level of intensity that we saw in NICO: ABOVE THE LAW or OUT FOR JUSTICE, or it may be that he's playing a weak character who we learn nothing about – apart from his coma (check out the amusing false beard). Still, Seagal looks like a thespian when compared to his then-wife Kelly Le Brock, here playing a love interest. Le Brock is absolutely awful, and that's being kind.

The film is fairly well placed and contains plentiful action, kicking off with a store robbery and then mixing it up with shoot-outs, the odd car chase, and some hand to hand combat. Seagal breaks a few arms and legs here and there, although the violence isn't dwelt upon as it was in the same year's MARKED FOR DEATH. Still, this is a film with a formula that follows a simple pattern: action-lull-action and so on. William Sadler makes for an effective bad guy, even if he is underutilised, and Frederick Coffin is sympathetic in support as the loyal cop buddy. It's not a great film by any means but those looking for solid if undistinguished thrills won't be disappointed.

There is some good stuff here. But we do need more Seagal action. The best thing is maybe the super hot Kelly LeBrock as a nurse. Can we get a sponge bath? Steven does some Eastern Medicine stuff, does some fighting, and you know.... Seagal needs to expand his acting skills. Or else they need to cover the bad acting with a funny sidekick or a lot of big action. At least they got LeBrock as a distraction.

Mason Storm (Steven Seagal) films Senator Vernon Trent (William Sadler) in a compromising dockside conversation to corrupt cops. Then they come after him. His wife was killed, and they think they killed him, too. Unknown to them, he was only in a Coma. Seven years later, he comes out of the coma, and the senator comes after him again. Nurse Andy Stewart (Kelly LeBrock) is caught in the gunfight, and she helps Mason escape the hospital. This time, Mason need to take down the senator once and for all.