Review of Above the Law (1988) by Roxanna F — 05 Feb 2007

Would love 2 get it but can't found it love it.

This review of Above the Law (1988) was written by Roxanna F on 05 Feb 2007.

Above the Law has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jenna I (601) on 31 Mar 2014

There is something mesmerizing about how wooden Steven Seagal is... especially when he's running…

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By Chris W (2,796) on 12 Sep 2015

One of if not his best movie next to out for justice…

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By Cathy Burke (83) for United Press International (113) on 08 Oct 2016

Above the Law has enough off-beat updates on the cops-and-robbers theme to at least make the film visually interesting most of the time…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 17 Feb 2017

The best part about this movie is the background dialog and rediculous way Seagal will beat up anyone for absolutly no reason at all…

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By John A (1,813) on 05 Sep 2013

This was the first film that got that ball rolling for Steven Seagal, who like Jean Claude-Van Damme would rule the late 80s and early 90s…

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By Nick S (1,027) on 03 Jul 2013

Above The Law is a ridiculous action film about corruption, but it's an entertaining film nonetheless…

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By Jack O (306) on 09 Sep 2017

Considering that this is one of Steven Seagal's first films, many people think this movie is predictable despite that Steven being in it…

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By Russ B (1,141) on 10 Oct 2016

Bloated and formulaic cop drama, but the gritty realism of the story is the perfect platform for Seagal's natural charisma and makes way for…

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Review of Above the Law (1988)

By Karsh D (1,216) on 22 Feb 2014

Seagal makes his film debut here....in truth it could have been his latest film in terms of plot but here he is 10 stone lighter and not mumbling…

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By André D (1,970) on 17 Jun 2014

También conocida como Nico, esta es una película policiaca mediocre que introdujo al mundo a Steven Seagal (para bien o para mal) y con una…

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