MAXIMUM CONVICTION is a prison-assault thriller featuring everyone's favourite once-was-great, Steven Seagal, as a former special ops agent who must do battle with a gang of criminals in a disused prison. The film was directed by Keoni Waxman, who has previous when it comes to dodgy DTV movies, and for added value also features former wrestler turned action star Steve Austin as the second hero.
And it's a good job Austin is around, because Seagal is barely in this one. He's doubled for much of the fighting, as usual, and he shows up to waddle around for a little while and beat up a bunch of bad guys like he always does. His role is really extraneous and Austin does much better as a star, injecting a little humour here and there.
Unfortunately, while the film's plot is workable - criminals vs. good guys in a big prison, with hulking cons and gun battles to contend with - the execution is workmanlike and the fight scenes are invariably disappointing. The acting is pretty bad too, particularly from the female stars, although it was good to see the long forgotten Michael Pare putting in some good work as the nasty villain. Expect a little violence, lots of cheesy dialogue, and shadows. Lots of shadows.
And it's a good job Austin is around, because Seagal is barely in this one. He's doubled for much of the fighting, as usual, and he shows up to waddle around for a little while and beat up a bunch of bad guys like he always does. His role is really extraneous and Austin does much better as a star, injecting a little humour here and there.
Unfortunately, while the film's plot is workable - criminals vs. good guys in a big prison, with hulking cons and gun battles to contend with - the execution is workmanlike and the fight scenes are invariably disappointing. The acting is pretty bad too, particularly from the female stars, although it was good to see the long forgotten Michael Pare putting in some good work as the nasty villain. Expect a little violence, lots of cheesy dialogue, and shadows. Lots of shadows.