Thomas Ian Griffith stars as Terry McCain, a hard-boiled cop (I don't think there exists a different brand in these type of movies) who looks to avenge his partner after the death of his partner at the hands of a mobster (Played well by Burt Young) however when the mobster turns out dead, despite the mercy McCain bestowed on to him, McCain seeks the ones responsible and finds a conspiracy involved. James Earl Jones lands an embarrassing role as Griffith's would be mentor. Excessive Force is one of the blandest action flicks ever made. Its low degree of style as well as witless plot contrivances make for very dull going. Griffith's performance also grates the nerves since he looks like a used car salesman, rather than one man army cop. The good cast is ultimately wasted, Especially Jones who seems bored with the role, as does Henriksen who could do his role in his sleep. The only real life comes from villain Burt Young but he is ultimately wasted as he is killed off early. Therefore leaving us with a cast to flounder with such labored material.* out of 4-(Bad)

Thomas Ian Griffith, the long legged martial artist who also is a creditable actor, here has worked to his discredit by performing as both screenwriter and producer of this turkey. The plot is grimly but forgivably obvious but what is worse is that an entire supporting cast of worthies, from James Earl Jones to Lance Henriksen, is misused in this painfully scribed compendium of plot cliches and high kicks. Don't waste your time on this one.

Slow and cliche-ridden, but interesting supporting cast make this great late night viewing on The Action Channel. It's nice to see Burt Young speaking coherently for a change. Lance Henriksen and Tony Todd round a nice tight,little exploitation troupe. "Die with a little dignity...". 2 beer minimum at the least.

This is an average, low budget action flick that really has nothing interesting about it. It is a typical action flick as to the plot, but not as to the action. The title suggests a lot of fighting + a lot of Blood. ERROR. None of that, all of this combined with a lack of good casting means that this is really nothing special. So please hear me, not bad, but not good either only watch on TV if you've got nothing else to do or if you're drunk. DO NOT RENT!!!!5 out of 10