The Asian Connection

2016
15
1h 30m

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3.2/10

2.2K

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Steven Seagal and Pim Bubear in The Asian Connection (2016)

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Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal the money of a drug trafficker by robbing a series of banks in Southeast Asia, becoming the target of the gang's revenge.Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal the money of a drug trafficker by robbing a series of banks in Southeast Asia, becoming the target of the gang's revenge.Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal the money of a drug trafficker by robbing a series of banks in Southeast Asia, becoming the target of the gang's revenge.

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IMDb RATING

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According to some critics this was Steven's tightest performance yet. Steven disagreed, saying he could've gone deeper, longer, and harder in his scenes.

Quotes
Gan Sirankiri: Hey Lucky. How are you?
Lucky: Mr. Sirankiri
Gan Sirankiri: [Nods to kickboxing cage] Looks like your man doesn't play by the rules.
Lucky: It's just a little practice for the fight tonight.
Gan Sirankiri: You got any big money on the fight?
Lucky: That's right. You know it takes big money to make big money.
Gan Sirankiri: Where you got that kind of money? I can afford that, how you can afford that?
Lucky: You insinuating I had something to do with that shit?
Gan Sirankiri: I'm just asking you a question to see what you had to say.
Lucky: I can't stand up to you. You want to think that of me? I'm loyal till death. You've got no right to accuse me of anything.
Klahan Sirankiri: We heard about the bank. You just let those two get away with our money.
Lucky: Hey, they almost split my fucking head open. I spent the night in the hospital.
Gan Sirankiri: [Glances at Klahan] He's all right, man.
Lucky: Look, ever since you guys took over, I play by your rules. Giving you your share of the gambling. I got nothing to hide.
Gan Sirankiri: [Nods] Let him go.
Klahan Sirankiri: [Watches Gan knock out three kickboxers] Big money on the fight tonight, huh? Good luck with that.

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Referenced in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Police Accountability (2016)

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Featured review

5/10

An Okay Watch!

'The Asian Connection' is An Okay Watch, despite a few arresting moments & a top-billed Steven Seagal. I liked the attempt, but the execution isn't foolproof.

'The Asian Connection' Synopsis: Two American expatriates, Jack and Sam, unwittingly steal a drug lord's money when they rob a series of banks in Southeast Asia and become the target of the gangster's vengeance.

'The Asian Connection' begins well, but the narrative falls short as its progresses. The characters appear lethargic, although the villain has his moments. Also, the pace is inconsistent. The Writing needed to be stronger, crisper. There was great potential here, but it only utilizes only half of it.

Daniel Zirilli's Direction is passable. Cinematography is standard. Editing lacks sharpness. Action-Sequences are very okay.

Performance-Wise: Steven Seagal is on a roll. 'The Asian Connection' is his 3rd release in a span of just a month, first Sniper: Special Ops, then Code of Honor & now this. He's seen in a negative role here & he does his best. Michael Jai White is wasted. John Edward Lee is a loose leading man. Byron Gibson is efficient. Sahajak Boonthanakit is ordinary.

On the whole, 'The Asian Connection' is fair.