Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever |
| Release | September 20, 2002 |
| Runtime | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| Genre | Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller |
| Rating | R |
| Director | Wych Kaosayananda (KAOS) |
| Writer | Alan B. McElroy |
| Starring | Antonio Banderas, Lucy Liu, Gregg Henry, Ray Park, Talisa Soto |
| Jeremiah Ecks | Antonio Banderas — former FBI agent |
| Agent Sever | Lucy Liu — rogue former DIA operative |
| Main Antagonist | Robert Gant — Gregg Henry |
| Central Technology | “Softkill,” an experimental nanotechnology weapon |
| Premise | Ecks is forced back into action to hunt Sever after she kidnaps a young boy, but the two eventually discover they have a common enemy. |
| Style | Gun-heavy action, explosions, martial arts, car chases and early-2000s sci-fi action |
| U.S. Box Office | Approximately $14.3 million |
| Reported Budget | Approximately $35 million |
| Notable Twist | Ecks and Sever ultimately discover they are not truly enemies and join forces against Gant. |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Handguns
SIG Sauer P226
Agent Jeremiah Ecks (Antonio Banderas) carries a SIG Sauer P226 as his sidearm of choice in the film. P226s are also used by some of the DIA special operators in the film. Sever (Lucy Liu) later takes and uses Ecks’ P226 and points it at him during the bus chase/shootout, but she later unloads the pistol and sets it next to him as a sign of good will.
SIG Sauer P226 – 9x19mm
A production still of Antonio Banderas as Ecks attempting to fire a SIG on Lucy Liu as Sever.
Agent Jeremiah Ecks (Antonio Banderas) is restrained from using his SIG Sauer P226 in one of the film’s many scenes that are remnants of Sever’s role originally being written as male before the casting of Lucy Liu.
Sever after relieving Ecks of his SIG P226.
SIG Sauer P228
Ecks’ partner Harry (Terry Chen) carries a smaller SIG Sauer P228 as his sidearm throughout the film. A P228 is also carried by an FBI Agent who tries to detain Ecks early in the movie.
SIG Sauer P228 – 9x19mm
Ecks’ partner Harry (Terry Chen) carries a SIG Sauer P228 as his sidearm.
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS is used by nearly all the characters in the film including Agent Sever (Lucy Liu), Agent Jeremiah Ecks (Antonio Banderas) A.J. Ross (Ray Park), and Zane (Roger R. Cross). In addition, numerous DIA agents and Vancouver police officers carry the handgun in the film.
Beretta 92FS – 9x19mm
Agent Sever (Lucy Liu) holds the Beretta.
A.J. Ross (Ray Park) and Zane (Roger R. Cross) take cover while holding their Berettas.
Taurus PT92
What Sever (Lucy Liu) uses as a specially modified gun for administering the virus is a modified Taurus PT92 fitted with a prop shell on top of the slide (this may also be the similar PT99, depending on the sights, which are not visible beneath the external shell).
Taurus PT92 – 9x19mm
Sever (Lucy Liu) uses as a specially modified gun for administering the virus a modified Taurus PT92 fitted with a prop shell on top of the slide.
M1911A1
Robert Gant (Gregg Henry) orders the surviving guard of the ambush to shoot himself in the temple with a specially modified chrome M1911A1. Like the pistol in The Silencers the gun is modified to fire backwards with the intent that the man’s life would be spared if he followed orders, discharging the round harmlessly to the side, or ended if he turned the gun on Gant. The oblivious agent chose the latter course of action.
Commercial Satin Nickel M1911A1 Pistol – .45 ACP
The surviving guard of the ambush is ordered to shoot himself in the temple with a specially modified chrome M1911A1.
Glock 17L (?)
After firing off the M60 on the assault vehicle during the Vancouver library shootout, Sever (Lucy Liu) grabs a pistol from the ground that was dropped by one of the DIA operators. It appears to be a Glock 17L fitted with an under-barrel laser sight, though it is only seen briefly and not clearly enough to be sure.
Glock 17L – 9x19mm
Shotguns
Heckler & Koch FABARM
Ecks carries a Heckler & Koch FABARM shotgun in his pursuit of Sever after the library plaza engagement. He later uses a similar gun against Gant’s men in the final showdown at the train yard. This is also the shotgun he is seen wielding on the poster for the film.
Heckler & Koch FABARM – 12 Gauge
Agent Ecks with his Heckler & Koch FABARM.
Remington 870
In a continuity error, Ecks’ FABARM becomes a Remington 870.
Remington 870 with heatshield – 12 Gauge
In a continuity error, Ecks’ shotgun becomes a Remington 870 fitted with a heat shield to resemble the FABARM.
Armsel Protecta
Before climbing out of the wrecked prison transport bus, Ecks grabs a “Street Sweeper” shotgun with a full length barrel which he uses ineffectively against Sever.
Armsel Protecta – 12 Gauge
Before climbing out of the wrecked prison transport bus, Ecks grabs a “Street Sweeper” shotgun with a full length barrel.
Mossberg 500 (Custom)
A cutdown Mossberg 500 shotgun with heat shield, front and rear pistol grips, and saddle shell holder is seen on the wall of Sever’s armory. Since this movie was filmed in Vancouver and supplied by the armorers there, this is the exact same shotgun that was seen in Reindeer Games, 3000 Miles to Graceland, and Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball (all of which were also filmed in Vancouver).
Mossberg 500 Cruiser fitted with heat shield, foregrip and saddle shell holder – 12 Gauge
On the bottom right can be seen the Mossberg shotgun.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is fired by DIA agents and Vancouver police ERT officers during the library plaza shootout and carried by Ross during the final shootout at the train yard.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 – 9x19mm
Ross (Ray Park) with a Heckler & Koch MP5A3.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
The Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is fired by Agent Sever (Lucy Liu) during the final shootout at the train tracks. MP5A2s are also used frequently by DIA agents and Vancouver police ERT officers throughout the film (the latter sometimes use MP5A2s with Surefire foreends).
Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with “tropical” wide handguard – 9x19mm
The Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is retrieved by Agent Sever (Lucy Liu).
Heckler & Koch MP5K
A Heckler & Koch MP5K is used by Gant’s agent assigned to guard his son at the film’s beginning. Sever also uses one to fire at Harry in the abandoned warehouse, and also briefly during the train yard shootout.
Heckler & Koch MP5K – version with SEF Plastic Trigger Pack – 9x19mm. This is a very well worn Motion picture weapon
A MP5K is seen used by Gant’s agent.
Agent Sever fires a Heckler & Koch MP5K.
FN P90
During the shootout at Vancouver library Plaza, Sever commandeers an FN P90 from one of Gant’s undercover agents and uses it extensively during her shootout with the police and DIA agents.
Fabrique Nationale P90 – 5.7x28mm
Sever (Lucy Liu) commandeers an FN P90.
Rifles / Carbines
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is used by several characters in the film including both Ecks and Sever as well as Robert Gant (Gregg Henry). Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever is one of the first movies to feature M4s with the newer 6-position (“LE”) collapsible stock.
Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock – 5.56x45mm. Note slight difference in shape of stock compared to older model M4/M4A1.
A production still of Agent Sever (Lucy Liu) holding an M4A1 and Ecks (Antonio Banderas) holding an Heckler & Koch MP5.
A DIA agent opens fire with the M4A1. Note that his M4 features a 6-position “LE” collapsible stock, a feature that had recently become standard on the M4 at the time of this film’s production.
Heckler & Koch G36K
Heckler & Koch G36Ks are used by DIA agents during the shootouts at the Vancouver library plaza and the train yard. Also seen on the wall of Sever’s armory and used by Ecks during the train yard fight with Gant’s agents.
Heckler & Koch G36K – 5.56x45mm
Heckler & Koch G36K seen on the wall of Sever’s armory.
G36K used by Ecks during the trainyard fight.
A closeup of Ecks firing the G36K. Note the Picatinny rail on the bottom of the handguard.
AKS-74U
While helping Ecks escape the prison transport bus, Sever carries a AKS-74U with black furniture and fitted with a GP-25 grenade launcher which she uses to destroy the bus and topple several piles of vehicles in the scrap yard. She also uses a standard AKS-74U without the GP-25 during the train yard shootout (due to a continuity error, it often switches back and forth with an MP5A2).
KWA AKG-74SU AEG
Sever with the AKS-74U and the underslung GP-25.
Remington 700PSS
The DIA sniper with Ross and Zane uses a Remington 700PSS sniper rifle during the library plaza shootout, somehow firing it several times without working the bolt to chamber another round.
Remington 700PSS with Harris bipod – .300 Win Mag
The DIA sniper on the left with Ross and Zane uses a Remington 700PSS sniper rifle.
Remington 700 with Choate Super Sniper Stock
One of the DIA snipers in the library plaza shootout uses a Remington 700 with Choate Super Sniper Stock.
Remington 700 with Choate Super Sniper Stock – 7.62x51mm NATO
One of the DIA snipers uses a Remington 700 with Choate Super Sniper Stock.
Heckler & Koch SL8-6
The DIA sniper that is on the rooftop with Zane and the M60 gunner uses a Heckler & Koch SL8-6 sniper rifle fitted with a bipod.
Heckler & Koch SL8-6 Commercial rifle – 5.56x45mm
The DIA sniper on the right takes aim with the SL8. Note it has no form of sights what so ever.
Heavy Weapons
M60 machine gun
During the library plaza shootout, a special assault team arrives in an armored vehicle with a specially mounted M60 machine gun to assist the police and Gant’s men. However, Sever manages to takeout the assault team and turn the machine gun on her attackers to great effect. An M60 is also used by a DIA agent when Ecks and Sever are fighting on the rooftop.
M60 machine gun – 7.62x51mm NATO
Sever opens up with the M60.
The DIA agent on the left opens fire with the M60 fitted with a brass catcher.
Cobray CM203 37mm flare launcher
The Cobray CM203 Launcher standing in for the M203 grenade launcher is used by Agent Sever when she acquires an M4 with the M203 attachment and uses to take out a sniper on a rooftop during the library plaza shootout. It should be noted that she fired 2 grenades without reloading.
Cobray CM203 mounted to an M4A1 carbine – 37mm flare
Sever sees the M4/Cobray CM203 combination lying on the ground after she kills a DIA agent wielding it.
Aiming the M4/CM203 at a sniper.
Agent Sever after firing the M4/CM203 (which appears to be a rubber stunt version in this shot, since she’s about to drop it).
GP-25 Grenade launcher
A GP-25 Grenade launcher is mounted underneath the AKS-74U used by Sever when she helps Ecks escape.
GP-25 Grenade Launcher – 40mm
At the top can be seen the AKS-74U with the GP25.
Sever fires the GP-25.
DefTech 37mm rotary launcher
The DefTech 37mm launcher is used by Zane and Escort Agent Sc. 111 in the final engagement at the trainyard. It’s being portrayed as an HE grenade launcher as they fire numerous rounds at Sever but only manage to destroy the shipping container she was standing on.
Defense Technologies/Federal Laboratories launcher with folding stock – 37mm
The DefTech 37mm launcher is used by Zane (on he right) and Escort Agent Sc. 111.
The DefTech 37mm launcher about to be fired.
