Synopsis
When a renegade military reject puts new superweapons in dangerous hands, John Henry Irons becomes Steel. Wearing body armor, wielding a fearsome electrohammer and riding a gadget-packed motorcycle, he's ready to wage war... if he can fix the untimely glitches in his untested gear.
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Cast
- Shaquille O'NealJohn Henry Irons / Steel
- Annabeth GishSparky
- Richard RoundtreeUncle Joe
- Judd NelsonNathaniel Burke
- Irma P. HallGrandma Odessa
- Harvey SilverLamont
- Ray JMartin
- Charles NapierCol. David
- Kerrie KeaneSen. Nolan
- Eric PierpointMajor
Recommendations
- 80
Los Angeles Times
There's a funny, entertaining, good vs. evil movie built around O'Neal--lots of plot and strong support from "Suddenly Susan" boss Judd Nelson, Richard Roundtree, Annabeth Gish and the city of Los Angeles, home of Shaq's day job with the Lakers. [18 Aug 1997, p.F4] - 80
Los Angeles Times
There's a funny, entertaining, good vs. evil movie built around O'Neal--lots of plot and strong support from "Suddenly Susan" boss Judd Nelson, Richard Roundtree, Annabeth Gish and the city of Los Angeles, home of Shaq's day job with the Lakers. [18 Aug 1997, p.F4] - 50
ReelViews
The concept may not be bad, but there are times when the execution borders on embarrassing. - 50
The Seattle Times
Well-intentioned but hulky and lumbering, "Steel" falls somewhere between the cacophony of "Batman & Robin" and the tepid Robert Townsend vehicle "Meteor Man." With a size-22 shoe, it just keeps stepping on its own feet. - 50
ReelViews
The concept may not be bad, but there are times when the execution borders on embarrassing. - 50
The Seattle Times
Well-intentioned but hulky and lumbering, "Steel" falls somewhere between the cacophony of "Batman & Robin" and the tepid Robert Townsend vehicle "Meteor Man." With a size-22 shoe, it just keeps stepping on its own feet. - 40
Variety
Writer-director Kenneth Johnson provides a tinny story and a leaden pace for his tarnished titan. There’s a coziness and simplicity to the production that would be better served on TV. Cinema-size, it comes off as corny, antiquated and slightly cheesy. - 40
Variety
Writer-director Kenneth Johnson provides a tinny story and a leaden pace for his tarnished titan. There’s a coziness and simplicity to the production that would be better served on TV. Cinema-size, it comes off as corny, antiquated and slightly cheesy.
