Rotten
The plot of The Glimmer Man involves not only the Family Man but Our Evil Secret Government, the Russian Mafia and Rich Powerful Politicians -- the three stooges of action cinema in the '90s.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
The Glimmer Man
Two good cops. One bad situation.
1996 · 1h 32m · R
Action, Comedy, Crime
Directed by
John Gray
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The Glimmer Man
Overview
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
Director and cast
- John Gray Director
- Steven Seagal as Jack Cole
- Keenen Ivory Wayans as Jim Campbell
- Bob Gunton as Frank Deverell
- Brian Cox as Mr. Smith
- John M. Jackson as Donald
- Michelle Johnson as Jessica
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Christopher Maynard
- Peter Jason as Millie’s Father
- Ryan Cutrona as Captain Harris
- Richard Gant as Detective Roden
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
11%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Most of the action scenes occur in the dark and are so heavily edited, it's hard to know whose limbs and faces are being splintered by Cole.
Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
It's repetitive mayhem as usual.
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
Rotten
Just as foolish and formulaic as it sounds.
John Hartl, Film.com
Rotten
All-in-all, what we have here is 'classic' Seagal. And that means, for anyone who isn't an admitted fan, an uninspired outing.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
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