The stage curtains open ...
Chains: "You carrying? You got a gun?" Stone: "What for?" Chains: "Well, so he'll hold still, man." (laughs)
"Stone Cold" (1991) starring Brian Bosworth, Lance Henriksen, and William Forsythe is a great slice of early 90's action. During a time when Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, and Dolph Lundgren were at the height of their popularity, other aspiring actors made their bid as an action star such as Jeff Speakman, Wesley Snipes, and THIS guy ... Brian "The Boz" Bosworth. Although this was really the only film that Bosworth made worth watching, it was a good one - with excellent supporting roles.
Alabama cop and tough guy, Joe Huff (Bosworth) is asked to go undercover in a Mississippi biker gang known as the Brotherhood, led by a notorious, violent man named Chains (Henriksen). With the Brotherhood having connections to the mob, and linked to the murders of government officials, this is no easy task. Posing as an independent biker named John Stone, he is under constant suspicion, but proves his mettle and worth, affording him the opportunity to be a 'prospect' for the gang. While there, he uncovers a conspiracy to take out a District Attorney, who is running for Governor, in elaborate fashion. Now it's up to Stone to turn the tables before it's too late.
So. About Brian Bosworth. Growing up, I have always been a Seattle Seahawks fan. "The Boz" is easily the biggest bust in that team's history ... and I was so disappointed in him. When he retired from the NFL after only 3 seasons because of a shoulder injury, it was good riddance to him. Then this movie crops up out of nowhere. I swore I would never watch it and support him. No way, no how. BUT ... seeing who the supporting cast was and after watching the trailer, I caved in and gave it a shot. I'm actually very glad I did. Bosworth could not bring it on the field in the NFL, but he delivered (at least in this movie) on the silver screen.
He had the right charisma for this role, as colorful as he was, and he had an awesome supporting cast. Lance Henriksen was perfect in his role, and NOBODY played the vile, despicable 'bad guy' like William Forsythe did - and he does it again here. Yes, the editing on this film wasn't that great, and the plot was cookie cutter and tropey - but it packs a punch. This is a solid action film to keep most action fans happy. I would recommend it at 7 stars out of 10. It is in my own collection, and deserves its place there.
Chains: "You carrying? You got a gun?" Stone: "What for?" Chains: "Well, so he'll hold still, man." (laughs)
"Stone Cold" (1991) starring Brian Bosworth, Lance Henriksen, and William Forsythe is a great slice of early 90's action. During a time when Jean-Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, and Dolph Lundgren were at the height of their popularity, other aspiring actors made their bid as an action star such as Jeff Speakman, Wesley Snipes, and THIS guy ... Brian "The Boz" Bosworth. Although this was really the only film that Bosworth made worth watching, it was a good one - with excellent supporting roles.
Alabama cop and tough guy, Joe Huff (Bosworth) is asked to go undercover in a Mississippi biker gang known as the Brotherhood, led by a notorious, violent man named Chains (Henriksen). With the Brotherhood having connections to the mob, and linked to the murders of government officials, this is no easy task. Posing as an independent biker named John Stone, he is under constant suspicion, but proves his mettle and worth, affording him the opportunity to be a 'prospect' for the gang. While there, he uncovers a conspiracy to take out a District Attorney, who is running for Governor, in elaborate fashion. Now it's up to Stone to turn the tables before it's too late.
So. About Brian Bosworth. Growing up, I have always been a Seattle Seahawks fan. "The Boz" is easily the biggest bust in that team's history ... and I was so disappointed in him. When he retired from the NFL after only 3 seasons because of a shoulder injury, it was good riddance to him. Then this movie crops up out of nowhere. I swore I would never watch it and support him. No way, no how. BUT ... seeing who the supporting cast was and after watching the trailer, I caved in and gave it a shot. I'm actually very glad I did. Bosworth could not bring it on the field in the NFL, but he delivered (at least in this movie) on the silver screen.
He had the right charisma for this role, as colorful as he was, and he had an awesome supporting cast. Lance Henriksen was perfect in his role, and NOBODY played the vile, despicable 'bad guy' like William Forsythe did - and he does it again here. Yes, the editing on this film wasn't that great, and the plot was cookie cutter and tropey - but it packs a punch. This is a solid action film to keep most action fans happy. I would recommend it at 7 stars out of 10. It is in my own collection, and deserves its place there.