Quartile rating: 5.5/10 · 1 rating
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
The Glimmer Man is a formulaic buddy-cop actioner that doesn't distinguish itself in any meaningful category. Seagal and Wayans have limited chemistry, the plot retreads familiar territory with its serial killer/conspiracy mashup, the cinematography is serviceable at best, and the ending resolves things predictably. It's a by-the-numbers mid-90s action vehicle that lands squarely below average across the board without being catastrophically bad in any single dimension.