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The Glimmer Man

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The Glimmer Man (1996)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:3

Rotten:21

Average Rating:3.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Detectives Jack Cole and Jim Campbell have just been assigned to track down The Family Man, a heinous serial killer who slaughters entire households. Their efforts embroil the pair in a spiraling... Detectives Jack Cole and Jim Campbell have just been assigned to track down The Family Man, a heinous serial killer who slaughters entire households. Their efforts embroil the pair in a spiraling web of intrigue involving the Russian mob, the CIA, deceitful government agents, mercenaries, and even arms trading. Cole and Campbell need to be careful, because one mistake could be their last. [More]

Starring: Steven Seagal, Bob Gunton, Brian Cox, Michelle Johnson

Starring: Steven Seagal, Bob Gunton, Brian Cox, Michelle Johnson, Keenen Ivory Wayans

Director: John Gray

Director: John Gray

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Oct 14, 1997

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There's no shortage of action.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
01/01/00
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01/01/00
Boston Phoenix

Although this slick Seagal action pic won't convert die-hard detractors, aficionados will note that he's both gained weight and lightened up.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Time Out

A lean and mean exploitation thriller, The Glimmer Man might not be original or memorable, but the goods are delivered with reasonable flair and efficiency.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
01/01/00
Dale Winogura
Dale Winogura
Boxoffice Magazine

No review available.

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02/08/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Sadly, the surprisingly podgy Seagal spends far too much time contemplating and not enough time kicking Russian butt.

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01/01/00
David Eimer
David Eimer
Empire Magazine

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04/14/03
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
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No review available.

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07/22/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
02/14/01
Jack Mathews
Jack Mathews
Los Angeles Times
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All-in-all, what we have here is 'classic' Seagal. And that means, for anyone who isn't an admitted fan, an uninspired outing.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
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Subtract the gruesomeness, the language and some nekkid stuff, and the film is indistinguishable from an episode of a TV cop show.

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01/01/00
Jeff Millar
Jeff Millar
Houston Chronicle
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Yet another action-thriller that just isn't very thrilling.

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01/01/00
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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Joe Baltake
Joe Baltake
Sacramento Bee

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Joey O'Bryan
Joey O'Bryan
Austin Chronicle

Just as foolish and formulaic as it sounds.

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John Hartl
John Hartl
Film.com
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N/R

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08/30/04
Lawrence Van Gelder
Lawrence Van Gelder
New York Times

Your average five-year-old could have constructed a plot with fewer holes in it.

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01/01/00
Liz Braun
Liz Braun
Jam! Movies

A truly disgraceful outing that amounts to little more than an unbelievable Steven Seagal self-love fest.

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01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

It's ugly and unpleasant but you may find it intensely compelling, much like a visit to the oral surgeon.

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01/01/00
Mary Brennan
Mary Brennan
Film.com

No review available.

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04/30/03
Matt Brunson
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