Under Siege – BLU-RAY | 4K UHD LIMITED EDITION

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Where Under Siege came in Steven Seagal’s back catalogue….

The first two Die Hard movies took place in a skyscraper and an airport, and the plan for the third was to set it on a boat. However, Under Siege came out first, using that setting. Released in 1992, this film was Steven Seagal’s fifth action movie in five years, following his breakout role in 1988’s Above the Law (known as Nico in the UK). It also reunited him with director Andrew Davis, who had directed his first film. Davis, a former cinematographer and the son of actors, was becoming known as a reliable director for action movies. While he initially found Seagal humble, the actor’s ego had grown considerably, and he now traveled with a large entourage. To balance this, Davis strategically cast strong-willed actors like Tommy Lee Jones and the unpredictable Gary Busey.

The Under Siege story…..

In Under Siege, Steven Seagal plays a chef aboard the USS Missouri during its final voyage. When a group of mercenaries seizes the ship, intending to steal its nuclear weapons and hold the world hostage, they underestimate Seagal. He’s not just a cook – he’s a highly skilled fighter who takes them down one by one.

Behind the scenes……

Okay, so this movie? It’s a really solid action flick, and honestly, one of Steven Seagal’s best – it made a cool $156 million at the box office. He was in peak physical condition back then, a seriously intimidating fighter. There were even rumors he’d done some work with the CIA as security. Tommy Lee Jones was fantastic as this rebellious, rock ‘n’ roll type – a far cry from the original script which apparently envisioned someone more like Elton John! And Gary Busey… well, you just know what you’re getting with Gary Busey. Then there’s Erika Eleniak, still fresh from ‘Baywatch.’ She played a Playboy bunny brought on board to boost morale, and her scene popping out of a giant birthday cake (and her jacket!) is… memorable, to say the least. But, I recently watched the film again and there’s an interview with her from 2025 on the disc where she reveals she was pressured into doing the topless scene by the mostly male cast and crew. It definitely changes how you look at it.

The movie Under Siege is now available on a limited-edition Blu-ray, and it comes with plenty of extra features.

4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

  • Brand new 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director Andrew Davis
    • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
    • Original lossless stereo audio and a brand new Dolby Atmos mix
    • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    • Brand new audio commentary with director Andrew Davis and writer J.F. Lawton
    • I’m on a Boat (With a Bomb), a newly filmed interview with director Andrew Davis
    • One of the Guys, a newly filmed interview with actor Erika Eleniak
    • A Tight Ship, a newly filmed interview with actor Damian Chapa
    • The Introvision Files, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor William Mesa
    • Theatrical trailer
    • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
    • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Vern and a serial fiction by Martyn Pedler
So what do we think of the disc?

As a movie fan, I really think all the bonus features are worth checking out. Especially the director’s commentary – it’s fascinating to hear from Davis, who clearly knew his way around an action film. It’s cool knowing he’d go on to direct the incredible ‘The Fugitive’ – seriously, that train crash is unforgettable! – and even ‘Collateral Damage’ with Schwarzenegger, though that came at a point where Arnold’s career wasn’t quite as booming.

What it does miss is any contribution for Seagal himself because albeit seemingly completely humourless and apparently now dedicated to turning himself into a human space hopper it would have been entertaining to listen to his inevitably over earnest appraisal of his part in the film. A lack lustre sequel followed two years later but Under Siege remains undoubtedly Seagal’s best film amongst the almost 60 that he has made to date in a declining career he could have salvaged if his ego had allowed him to appear in one of the early Expendables films.

Despite being known for a serious demeanor, the movie Under Siege is surprisingly fun, largely thanks to Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones, who clearly enjoyed their performances in this very entertaining film.

Here’s the Under Siege trailer….

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2026-01-03 03:24