Aussie-Byrd-Brother Steven Seagal's 'End of a Gun' from 2016 is an above-average sleek and briskly paced action-thriller from longtime Seagal collaborator Keoni Waxman, on his ninth film as director with the action star (plus several episodes of the 'True Justice' TV series) to date, and he again delivers a visually slick product and a good modern showcase for the aging action hero that proves there's life in the ol' dog yet.Set in France and involving stolen money belonging to a vicious crime boss, '...Gun' is more of a stylish thriller with light heist elements than a full-blooded action blow-out, delivering a story that allows for plenty of double-crossing betrayals, and while it might not be the most original or gripping of tales, it moves along much more breezily and has a bit more of a sense of fun than many of the action star's other grittier films. But, of course, it still provides several breaks to slot in Steven's usual bone crunching hand-to-hand fights and punchy shootouts, and there's plenty of amusing sly lines littered throughout the script to raise a little smile here and there to keep your attention.The film has much to recommend it for long-time devoted Steven Seagal fans, not least a genuinely committed and fairly relaxed lead performance from the action star this time around, so that means none of the dreaded re-dubbing that has plagued many of the recent direct to video efforts that the star seemed less interested in, and it certainly offers more than being a mere extended cameo being sold on his name (hello, 'The Perfect Weapon' and 'Sniper: Special Ops', looking at you!). But the film is helped immensely by three co-stars, with the gorgeous and effortlessly flirty Jade Ewen as Steven's partner-in-crime, Florin Piersic Jr as a coolly psychopathic henchman and Ovidiu Niculescu as an old acquaintance of Seagal's on the local police force. Some guilty laughs also come in the form of Alexandre Nguyen's incompetent pretty-boy hired help (hilariously called Pee Wee!) who insists on wearing a cowboy hat, much to the embarrassment of his fellow cronies, and it's touches like this that really liven the film up.The film is not without its issues. Some viewers will hardly find the film truly captivating, it could have done with more lackeys for Seagal to beat senseless, and the mysterious faceless big-bad villain Mr Vargas is completely forgotten about by the end of the film - sequel perhaps? But the lean running time of just over 85 minutes means 'End of a Gun' dashes along at a spry pace, and it again shows Waxman constantly honing his skills and delivering one of his most polished efforts to date, one that also offers just a little change of pace for Seagal that will appeal to those most devoted of fans who still support his modern direct-to-video period.Seven out of ten.

fossicle Actually I would give this a 5.5.Obviously one needs to separate his older movies to screen vs direct to media as is his MO for some years.This particular movie, has some good comments and insights from the main character which raises the rating. It is not over indulgent in violence, and has minimal sex. It is just plain entertaining.If you just want to enjoy a movie and relax without being hyper-critical, End of a Gun is a good movie to watch.I sure wish he would lose some weight and get a better hairpiece. It appears he and Travolta go to the same wig shop.

zardoz-13 Action hero Steven Seagal seems to make nothing but abominable, low-budget thrillers. Occasionally, he churns out a decent one, but nothing comparable to he did when he was slim and trim during his theatrical release days back in the 1980s and the 1990s. Since those halcyon days, he has made several potboilers with director Keoni Waxman. "End of a Gun" is their latest collaboration, and Seagal doesn't skulk around the edges on this movie. Indeed, he stars as the indestructible protagonist, a former DEA Agent named Michael Decker who got booted out of the agency for doing things his way. As this yarn unfolds, our tall, imposing hero intervenes when he spots a man mistreating his stripper girlfriend in a parking lot one evening. Like most Seagal fights, this one doesn't last long, and the arrogant Ronnie (Andrei Ciopec) makes the mistake of brandishing an automatic pistol. Predictably, Decker decks him with a minimum of shots. The Paris police confiscate Decker's favorite pistol, but his old pal Jean (Ovidiu Niculescu) doesn't arrest him. The beautiful lady, Lisa Durant (television actress Jade Ewen), that Decker rescued has an idea. She suggests Decker team up with her and the appropriate all of Ronnie's loot. The catch is that small fortune is locked up in the trunk of Ronnie's car, and the vehicle is parked in the police impound garage. Instead of taking ten percent, Decker decides to cut himself in for half of the loot. Meanwhile, Decker's chief adversary Gage (Florin Piersic Jr. of "Youth Without Youth") assembles a couple of gunmen, and they track Lisa down to the less than fashionable motel where Decker left her. The bullets fly, and Decker ices Gage's two henchmen without breaking a sweat. Nevertheless, Cage survives and manages to escape with Lisa. Gage's boss Vargas isn't pleased with his henchman's lack of progress in retrieving his money. Lisa convinces Gage to let her live so she can bargain with Decker. They set up a rendezvous to make a swap--the rest of the dough for Lisa--but she isn't fooling Decker. Decker relies on his Parisian friend to back him up. Mind you, Jean doesn't get out of all the gunfire without catching a slug for Decker. Unfortunately, all these shenanigans lack artistry, and Waxman lenses everything like the B-movie that it amounts to just to get it in the can and get on to the next picture. Waxman and co-scenarist Chuck Hustmyre generate nothing in the way of either suspense or momentum because the villains never properly challenge our hero. As the femme fatale, shapely Jade Ewen looks gorgeous, but she doesn't shed a stitch. Of course, she doesn't fool anybody either. Seagal talks a lot about honor in his gravelly voice. "End of a Gun" isn't anything to shout about, but it is better than the typical straight-to-video shoot'em up.

marcelhansen-29379 No more words needed.. In the early days I was a big fan of Steven Seagal. With good acting, great action flicks and of course better actors and directors. Nowadays in his new movies we see stand inns, an incredible over sized Steven Seagal and the worst acting I have ever seen in years. Not only from Mr. Seagal, but also from the entire cast. The movies are made cheaper and cheaper, with this time extreme bad makeup and also special effects (!). It's getting worse by every movie. Steven, come on ! Please get in shape, take an example to Chuck Norris, Jean Claude van Damme and Dolf Lungren, and show us what we would see from you, like in the early years!