Under Siege (1992)

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Casey Ryback	Steven Seagal
William Strannix	Tommy Lee Jones
Commander Krill	Gary Busey
Jordan Tate	Erika Eleniak
Daumer	Colm Meaney
Captain Adams	Patrick O’Neal
Admiral Bates	Andy Romano	-
Captain Nick Garza	Dale Dye	-
Granger	Troy Evans	v

Review

Andrew Davis and Steven Seagal reteamed for another action hoopla starring Seagal as a former special agent, a formula which had gained them success with Above the Law in 1988. Seagal's mellow voice and presence is effectively contrasted with his martial arts skills and – as it turns out – expertise with a knife. Add to that a semi-clever premise about the U.S. Navy battleship Missouri, a band of terrorists led by a crazed Tommy Lee Jones, and abundances of good ol' macho fun including both missiles and silicone breasts, Davis had found a winning formula for a box-office success. Seen in retrospect, and with a little less testosterone flowing, the film relies too heavily on Jones' antics, which are nevertheless constantly engaging, and Seagal's perpetual and superhuman fighting skills. The latter wears out after a while, and the film ultimately loses that little bit of edge and element of surprise it has in its first half. Erika Eleniak enjoyed her 15-minutes of fame in her role as Playboy Playmate Jordan Tate. And Gary Busey has some very fun moments as Jones' sadistic right-hand man.