Critics generally describe his performance as "mumbling" and "low energy," noting his heavy reliance on stunt doubles for action sequences.
Reviewers noted the film's gritty, bleak tone, characteristic of Seagal’s later direct-to-video work. Production Details Information Director Keoni Waxman Writers Richard Beattie & Keoni Waxman Release Date May 15, 2015 Runtime Approximately 91–96 minutes Filming Location Absolution (2015) - IMDb The Mercenary: Absolution
Many reviewers found the dialogue "cringe-inducing" and the plot thin, often relying on routine action movie tropes. Critics generally describe his performance as "mumbling" and
(2015), often simply titled Absolution , is an action thriller directed by Keoni Waxman. It follows Steven Seagal as John Alexander, a contract killer who finds himself at a moral crossroads while on a mission in Ukraine. Plot Summary (2015), often simply titled Absolution , is an
While the film features "imaginative violence," the action is frequently criticized for choppy editing and the obvious use of doubles for Seagal.