The Siege (1998)

Genre: Action / Thriller

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Cast: Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Bruce Willis

Running time: 116 minutes

After a series of terrorist attack in the New York area, the US president declares Martial Law, under Major General William Devereaux. FBI special agent Anthony Hubbard and CIA agent Elise Kraft, who had been butting heads on the way to deal with these attacks, will now join forces to resolve the issue before the army’s presence makes matters much worse.

Denzel Washington gives a performance that is up to par for him in this film, but the performances given by both Annette Bening and Bruce Willis are both over-the-top and very disappointing.

As for the story itself, it is compelling enough, and still current, unfortunately. This is an OK film; not extraordinary or bad, just decent. Some good action, but some very lackluster acting.

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