Well where do I start with this film? This is one of those inspirational films like Karate kid that makes you want to get off the sofa and take up kickboxing or other martial arts or learn the splits.
This film has a real basic but predictable story line - without ruining it too much you ... Read review
Production Year: 1976 - Martial Arts, Action & Adventure - Director: Lo Wei - Original Language: Cantonese - Classification: TBA, 18 years and over - Starring: Jackie Chan, Sing Chang, Wei Lo, Nora Miao
Production Year: 1985 - Martial Arts - Director: Cory Yuen - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Kurt McKinney, J.W. Fails, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kathie Sileno, Peter 'Sugarfoot' Cunningham
Production Year: 2002 - Martial Arts - Director: Yimou Zhang - Original Language: Mandarin - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang
Advantages: Inspirational- easy watching Disadvantages: cheesy- simple plot- but effective
Well where do I start with this film? This is one of those inspirational films like Karate kid that makes you want to get off the sofa and take up kickboxing or other martial arts or learn the splits.
This film has a real basic but predictable story line - without ruining it too much you can guess the ending within the first ten minutes. The plot wait for it, if you don't want to see stop reading now; Is revenge- Vamme Dam's (Kurt ... ...Kurt vows revenge but doesn't have the necessary skills so learns from a master and of course there's the love interest too.. This is basically an easy watching adult version of Karate Kid.
Would recommend this especially as it's a classic in the true sense and so easy watching and somewhat inspirational and touching.
Well where do I start with this film? This is one of those inspirational films like Karate kid that makes you want to get off the sofa and take up kickboxing or other martial arts or learn the splits.
This film has a real basic but predictable story line - without ruining it too much you can guess the ending within the first ten minutes. The plot wait for it, if you don't want to see stop reading now; Is revenge- Vamme Dam's (Kurt Sloanne) brother is paralysed by an evil Thia kickboxer- Kurt vows revenge but doesn't have the necessary skills so learns from a master and of course there's the love interest too.. This is basically an easy watching adult version of Karate Kid.
Would recommend this especially as it's a classic in the true sense and so easy watching and somewhat inspirational and touching.
Advantages: Good fight scenes Disadvantages: A bit predictable
This was the first martial arts film I ever saw and the one that got me to take up Muay Thai Boxing. The plot is actually very similar to a lot of other martial arts films and is predictable in the sense that you know from the start that Kurt is going to beat Tong Po eventually.
It is well done though, and I do like the storyline of Kurt (Van Damme) wanting revenge on Tong Po for brutally breaking his brother, Eric's (Dennis Alexio), back in a fight. ... ...quite inspirational and, in parts, comical, especially the character of Taylor and his "jungle survivor quiche". Taylor is the one who introduces Kurt to Mr Xion. Mr Xion agrees to train Kurt and equip him with the skills he needs to beat Tong Po. There is, of course, a love interest for Jean-Claude Vandamme in the form of Mr Xions niece Mai Li.
Since then, I've done Muay Thai for 15 years. My instructor trained in Thailand for a while and he tells ...
vwelsby 15.01.2009
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Advantages: Good fighting scenes Disadvantages: Predictable story
What can I say about this film? Its an absolute Van Damme classic! Van Damme plays a brother out for revenge against the crazy fighter who crippled his brother.
This film will never win any Oscars. The storyline is fairly predictable (as with many Van Damme films, but that’s not why we love them. Van Damme’s opponent is actually more amusing than scary looking (not that I d want to meet him in the ring) but they do put on a good fight ... ...final fight. If you are looking for an epic storyline or a nice romantic film then this is definitely not the film for you. However, if you are looking for some testosterone filled fun or some good old fashioned technical fighting without the strings, then this is the film for you. One of the early classics!
You can get this film from places like HMV or online from Amazon and the like. As its quite old you should be able to get it cheap. ...
b4slapper 16.08.2004
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Advantages: Good fighting / training scenes Disadvantages: Predictable storyline, cheesy in parts
JCVD films are one of those things that you either love or hate. This is one of Van Damme's earlier films and arguably one of the most memorable. Beautifully shot, with a decent storyline (he gets revenge for his brother who has been crippled by the local kick boxing champion, of course) - but that's not the reason Van Damme fans watch his movies. It's the fighting and the training scenes, and this film's got them in abundance. Great stuff. The only ...
duoxy 17.05.2005
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Advantages: Great Film Disadvantages: lack of extra's
One of my favourite films of all time. Beautiful setting, great music, and also some deep themes, storyline wise, i dont want to ruin it for you, but the story line is that jean claude van damme's brother takes part in a kickboxing match in bancox and gets beaten up so badly, he may never be able to walk again. Van Damme seeks revenge and puts everything on the line. This film has action, romance, deep and spiritual music and also chessy music (when ... ...family movie, but great for watching with friends or alone (like me!). The first time i watched this movie i was 13 years old, it had a deep impact on me and inspired me to do kickboxing, i am now 19 years old and still i find this movie entertaining, and thats something i cant say for other films. ...
his-name-is-alive 19.06.2006
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Really enjoyable film. One to definately see if you are a fan of Jaun Claude Van Damme. Admittedly parts of the film are cheesy but it is still worth watching non-the-less. ...
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Advantages: Keeps the action going. Disadvantages: Unoriginal, poor performances.
the only real gratuity is the fighting and body count. There's little profanity, and nothing sexual. A contrast to modern western films where those would be pre-requisites. Kickboxer 3 is an action film first, and, well, not much else. Would you expect any less from a writer whose next film would be Leprechaun 4: In Space? Marvellous. But that's okay, because if you've picked it up off the shelf chances are what you want is some pointless hand to hand violence, a few stunts, and some jokes. It delivers on some but not others so even accounting for it's target audience and budget I've got to rate it poorly. I much preferred American Ninja 3 and that had a really goofy plot in comparison.
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Advantages: good fun, varied, excellent value for money Disadvantages: Need handweights for two sections which is not advertised
play the whole section or choose which one you want to do.
~~~ PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ~~~
I paid £4.97 for this DVD from Amazon plus p&p, though it is available for their free delivery offer. Amazon market place sells it from £3.98 as of this review being written. Play (www.play.com) also sells it for £4.99 plus free postage. It is available from the HMV website for £5.99 plus free delivery. It is worth checking out ebay as well. Good value for money I believe.
~~~ CONCLUSION ~~~
I would definitely recommend the 10 minute solution Kick Box Bootcamp DVD to anyone looking for a good work out. The exercise is varied to keep you entertained and is taught well and is really easy to pick up. Though you won't become an expert in kickboxing through this, you get a great work out whilst grasping some of the basics. This is definitely ...
Animated And Scored Graphics, Jean Claude Van Damme Filmography
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 2.0
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
DVD Description
Kurt Sloane is seeking to avenge his brother's defeat in a kickboxing ring in Thailand where they want blood, even death. With the help of a master of unorthodox techniques he gradually becomes an invincible fighting machine; but is he ready to fight Tong Po, the man who paralysed his brother.
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