The Chris Kent Kickboxing Course (DVD)

Kickboxer

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. There's some great fight scenes and the film is 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 ...

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Review of Kickboxer (DVD)

Kickboxer

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 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. Very cheap price ...

jonboy76 22.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Kickboxer (DVD)

Kickboxer-Exciting,Brutal,Van Damme's Best Showcase

Advantages: Best of its kind, Exciting and Realistic fights, Beautiful Locations, Well Acted
Disadvantages: Very Violent, Basic Plot,

brothers severe injurys and defeat at the hands of Tong Po are in fact very well acted and believable. This is reflected in the whole film, from its realistic fight scenes to the wonderful Thailand scenery and ruins and innovative Muay Thai training techniques. There is also something immensely likable about the entire film, it does'nt claim to be brilliant but in fact it is. The characters such as Tong Po (the villian), Winston (the vietnam vet) and the master Xian are all memorable and have a powerful and quite realistic presence. Kurts brother is even played by Dennis Alexio who was a former undisputed world champion kickboxer and gives the film even more punch. The best film of its kind and set the benchmark. Has been much imitated since but never bettered. ...

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Review of Kickboxer (DVD)