This movie is actually not that bad.

You really don't read everything that I say, do you? I said, ask anyone who's watched any of Seagal's RECENT, RECENT, RECENT films...its one of the best. I know this doesnt compare with his older films...but out of all his DTV efforts, this is the best one...ask anyone who's seen all of them. And go read up on Director of Photography, buddy...he or she is responsible for the 'look' of the film including camera work and yes, lighting. So anyone would guess that they are involved in the camera shots....but...just in case you didn't believe me...I've included a few definitions for you:

# AKA: DP, DoP A cinematographer who is ultimately responsible for the process of recording a scene in the manner desired by the director. The Director of Photography has a number of possible duties: selection of film stock, cameras, and lenses; designing and selecting lighting, directing the gaffer's placement of lighting; shot composition (in consultation with the director); film developing and film printing.
www.ldsfilm.com/ar/glossary.html

# The DP is responsible to the director for achieving optimum image on film. Selects the camera and lighting equipment and supervises camera and lighting crews for each shot.
www.mcalistertalent.com/filmterm.htm

# Video crew member responsible for producing the desired image, in both content and style, on camera. Works closely with the director and the gaffer.
www.bavc.org/glossary.htm

# Responsible for the “look” of the film; works with the lighting director to set-up shots and camera moves. The DP has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that each scene is properly recorded on film. Sometimes called the cinematographer.
www.magicalears.com/films/How%20To/Glossary%20of%20Film%20&%20TV%20Production%20Careers/index.php

You know...from all of these definitions...it would seem as though, the DOP could affect the outcome of the camera work, go figure.

And I must refer to my first post again, I NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, said this movie was great...but I said it was entertaining. XXX was complete garbage, and it was entertaining...this movie falls along those same lines. I only made this post because I felt the movie was getting unjust criticism.

And to make another point, interest has deflated a considerable amount with all the action stars of the early 90s, not just Steven Seagal.

Anyway, this is pointless, and I've grown bored with it, you still havent brought up a valid argument because I doubt youve watched his other RECENT films because you would know that this hands down beats them all...so,watch what you want man. And I'll continue to do the same.

I do know what a DP does. Notice how I pretty much said what all those quotes and defintions said using about fifty less words than that other bloke did. I said that the DP doesn't choose shots because he doesn't choose shots. It's called a collaboration. The director and DP liase on the whole look of the film. The DP's specialty is in the lighting, lenses and filters. For example, the Director will say what he wants from a shot and the DP will choose the equipment, such as lighting etc.., that best suits the job.

I know this because I make films. I've been Director twice which means I've done what I just stated above - twice.

Well done with the Silent Bob quote. I am just in awe of your knowledge of Kevin Smith. I wish I was you.