A story about one of the most controversial units ever devised. The S.I.S. A rogue unit made to take out the criminal element with extreme swift justice. For many who delve into the legal system it shows just how far policemen will go to either take in their targets, or just riddle them full of bullets as the only answer to diffuse a dangerous situation. Criminals do not have honour in any sense of the word namely for the wild west theory. It's better to go out in a blaze of glory than be stuck in a prison where they get three meals, and a TV, or some chocolate tubing by a cell mate. Lou Diamond Philips plays his role as a lone wolf cop who understands the right, and wrong of what his partner (Scott Glenn) is doing but is placed between a rock, and a hard place simply for the fact that the criminals need to be put down.
Yet the price is way too high. Watching a crime taking place then giving a one warning, which leads to a shootout is why Powers (Philips) is so devastated by his crew. To see once good cops becoming the very same element in the name of justice creates a rift between he, and his team, which ultimately leads toward a showdown. Many who watched this movie often remarked at just how efficient it is to just negate the criminal altogether since it was their choice to begin with. Like the old west, where justice came in the form of a gun and resolve to use it in the face of tyrannical regimes on the streets. Agreeably I can say that many criminals do need a bullet, but more than likely there will always be innocents in the middle ground.
This was a very good film for its gritty portrayal of cops who underneath only wants peace in their city. Except to attain it they for went their humanity in order to achieve such a notion. The S.I.S. was at a time a very influential division until many of the stories that abounded from eye witnesses caused a huge upheaval in the L.A. police department. Scores of testimonies led to arrests, and sentences against those in power as well as the many police officers who got involved in such a covert squad. The shoot outs were intense, as well as the violent outcomes of each engagement. Great casting, and wonderful blue collar script that the audience could relate to for the working classes.
In many ways... crime has become a sustainable asset for those in high offices but also in key government positions. Drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and black ops are what is the norm now a days. The only thing missing are the rogue squads that had no compunction of shooting a criminal to death in order to save the tax payers monetary issues or pressures. It costs over fifty thousand dollars an inmate today to keep them inside living comfortably around those who have a better way to pull of a criminal act. It is a learning institute in itself for those who are about to be released from prison. Once out... they still have the choice of moving on, or keep going as before but with new insight from his former inmates. Perhaps today's criminal needs a new squad. And if by chance witnesses are there to see it, will hopefully evacuate the area before shooting begins. The final thing any criminal, and policeman should have is a tumbleweed rolling across the asphalt.
Yet the price is way too high. Watching a crime taking place then giving a one warning, which leads to a shootout is why Powers (Philips) is so devastated by his crew. To see once good cops becoming the very same element in the name of justice creates a rift between he, and his team, which ultimately leads toward a showdown. Many who watched this movie often remarked at just how efficient it is to just negate the criminal altogether since it was their choice to begin with. Like the old west, where justice came in the form of a gun and resolve to use it in the face of tyrannical regimes on the streets. Agreeably I can say that many criminals do need a bullet, but more than likely there will always be innocents in the middle ground.
This was a very good film for its gritty portrayal of cops who underneath only wants peace in their city. Except to attain it they for went their humanity in order to achieve such a notion. The S.I.S. was at a time a very influential division until many of the stories that abounded from eye witnesses caused a huge upheaval in the L.A. police department. Scores of testimonies led to arrests, and sentences against those in power as well as the many police officers who got involved in such a covert squad. The shoot outs were intense, as well as the violent outcomes of each engagement. Great casting, and wonderful blue collar script that the audience could relate to for the working classes.
In many ways... crime has become a sustainable asset for those in high offices but also in key government positions. Drugs, weapons, human trafficking, and black ops are what is the norm now a days. The only thing missing are the rogue squads that had no compunction of shooting a criminal to death in order to save the tax payers monetary issues or pressures. It costs over fifty thousand dollars an inmate today to keep them inside living comfortably around those who have a better way to pull of a criminal act. It is a learning institute in itself for those who are about to be released from prison. Once out... they still have the choice of moving on, or keep going as before but with new insight from his former inmates. Perhaps today's criminal needs a new squad. And if by chance witnesses are there to see it, will hopefully evacuate the area before shooting begins. The final thing any criminal, and policeman should have is a tumbleweed rolling across the asphalt.