Above The Law is So Bad It's Glorious

We trim the fat for YouTube — this episode skips straight to the scene-by-scene and saves the verdict for the podcast feed. Want the full three-course meal (vitals, scene-by-scene, AND the awards)? It's waiting for you on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/show/70aOGF1... ABOVE THE LAW MOVIE REVIEW | Nico Toscani is a Chicago cop with a mysterious CIA past, a ponytail in progress, and a serious allergy to anyone thinking they're above the law — especially when that includes corrupt feds, mobsters, and a certain knife-wielding villain with a face that looks borrowed. Steven Seagal's debut vehicle mixes gritty cop drama, over-the-top action, and enough plot twists to make you wonder if the script was written by committee… or butter injections. In this week's episode, James, Dave, Bob, and Mel dive scene-by-scene into Seagal's first big swing. They break down the wild Vietnam backstory, the legendary car hood ride, the church bombing, bodega brawls, and that unforgettable "keep the change, you filthy animal" cameo. Expect plenty of laughs at the hair, the flips, the running form, the shoe throw, and whether this is peak early Seagal or the beginning of the end. They also hand out the awards (including a rare tie for the Will Patton), debate if this is a "bad movie that rules" or just straight-up bad, and wonder what Arnold or Kurt Russell could've done with the same material. Plus: Pam Grier in the car, Sharon Stone with random babies, and why this movie feels like three different films fighting for dominance. What did you think of Above The Law? Let us know in the comments! $5 gets uncut eps, Discord, and exclusive rants. -   / badmoviesrule   Email the show - [email protected] Leave us a voicemail - 262-757-8567 Want to rep BMR? Then check out the BMR MERCH STORE here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/bad-mo... #abovethelaw #stevenseagal #martialartsmovies #80smovies #pamgrier #badmoviesrule 00:00:00 - Intro & Theme Song 00:01:03 - Seagal's Bullshit Backstory & Why the Kung Fu 00:04:36 - Vietnam Scene & Zagon the Villain 00:10:46 - Chicago 1988, Pam Grier Partner & Bar Scene 00:15:54 - Michael Rooker Cameo & Police Station Talk 00:18:56 - Nico's Bar Beatdown & Drug Table Scene 00:27:38 - Meatpacking Plant Bust & Car Flip Stunt 00:33:50 - Feds Release the Bad Guys & Church Subplot 00:39:11 - Church Bombing & Priest Death 00:43:32 - Neighborhood Montage & Machete Fight 00:44:47 - Iconic Seagal Running Scene 00:49:34 - Bread Truck Ambush & Bodega Fight 00:54:47 - Arresting the Fed & Lake Michigan Scene 00:57:32 - Electronics Expo Hack & Priest Torture 01:04:02 - Apartment Raid Shootout & L Train Escape 01:06:24 - Plot Recap & "You're Not Above My Law" Monologue 01:09:30 - Parking Garage Gunfight & Silvano Death 01:11:04 - Final Confrontation & Torture Scene 01:15:04 - Nico Breaks Free & Climax Fight 01:17:35 - Movie Wrap-Up & Ending Thoughts 01:19:20 - Post-Movie Talk: Seagal Legacy & Other Films