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Samuel Jackson gives Hondo the edge that the ‘70s TV series couldn’t provide.

- The ‘70s TV show, S.W.A.T. brought a new level of police action to the small screen, and this movie takes that to a whole new big screen level with some great macho performances, popping one liners and high tension action.

- Sam Jackson is always fun to watch, but put him in an action movie and he’s bound to steal the show. He delivers here as “Hondo.” Geek alert: Watch closely and you’ll see Steve Forrest, “Hondo” of the original series in a brief cameo.

- Great Quotes: “We need to sell that shit on eBay.” – Deke (LL Cool J)

“They only roll in John Woo movies, not in real life.” – Hondo (Samuel L. Jackson)

“Here's where watching 'The World's Most Exciting Police Chases' pays off.” – Hondo (Samuel L. Jackson)

“Let's go make the Captain look like a hero.” – Hondo (Samuel L. Jackson)

- S.W.A.T. was the kind of TV show that managed to break some ground in the police genre. This movie takes the show, which ended after only two seasons and fleshes it out with bigger stars and more action than could have ever appeared on ‘70s television.

S.W.A.T. (2003)

Rating: PG-13 Genre: Action

Synopsis:

Superstars Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell team up with a dazzling cast to form a crack S.W.A.T. team aiming to take down crime in this pulse-pounding, high-octane, action/adventure.

Starring:

Colin Farrell, Samuel L. Jackson, Michelle Rodriguez

Director:

Clark Johnson