When my best friend suggested we see Exit Wounds, the action flick starring Steven Seagal and DMX, I obliged. After all, I still had some residual guilt for making her sit through the absolutely horrible Sugar and Spice.

I think I even shocked my editor when I said I wanted to review Exit Wounds. It definitely wasn't the obvious choice for someone whose perfect afternoon would be spent watching chick flicks, dance movies and maybe a cheesy '80s movie, just for good measure.

Surprisingly enough, I have to admit that taken as a whole, Exit Wounds is painless and actually quite enjoyable.

Exit Wounds tells the story (yes, I, too, was shocked to find that there's actually a plot line) of Orin Boyd (Seagal). Boyd is a tough cop who has been a bit too rough and tough in the past, so he's forced to go to rage management classes and is reassigned to the inner city 15th district of Detroit.

While serving in the 15th, Boyd discovers widespread corruption in the force as a $5 million drug deal is about to be completed.

Boyd uncovers the corruption with the help of his partner, George (Isaiah Washington) and a drug lord/Internet entrepreneur (DMX).

Who knew DMX could act? His performance certainly shocked me as he showed up both Seagal and Washington.

The discovery of the web of dirty cops and underground lawlessness is definitely a very interesting part of the film.

However, I could do without the excessive and often pointless action sequences, which are haphazardly thrown into the script so that Seagal can drive cool cars, shoot guns and kick some bad guys in the head.

Tom Arnold's acting is strong in his supporting role as an outspoken member of Boyd's anger management class.

Overall, Exit Wounds is not much different from the classic action film — the hero, a macho meathead, consistently and repeatedly escapes danger and gunshots, manages to save the city from the bad guys, all the while not showing the least bit of fear or pain.

But the movie also told an interesting story. That story, based on a novel by John Westermann, and DMX's performance are enough to make me recommend this film. Topping the box office this weekend with $19 million, DMX's feature film debut can be rendered a success and proves that Jennifer Lopez isn't the only artist that can sing and act.