Jean Claude Van Damme

Maximum Risk - 2/5

This is a stock ‘90s action flick with lower than average intelligence. The action is decent but everything else, from the acting to the cinematography, brings down the average considerably.

Content warning: female nudity

Closest comparison: It’s like Who Am I? (1998) by way of Bloodsport.

Setting: Action
Plot: Action
Tone: Action

Jean Claude Van Johnson - 4/5

This show is simultaneously a finely-honed parody of a genre and one of the best entries in that genre. It oscillates between over-the-top sarcasm and down-to-earth sincerity without the jarring disconnect that so many other attempts create. It has a hilarious premise and a bonkers execution, continually upping the ante of what the audience will believe while constantly poking fun at the more ridiculous elements of film making. It’s fairly consistent throughout, so if it doesn’t grab your attention off the bat then you can safely give this one a miss. But if even the premise sparks your interest, definitely check this one out.

Closest comparison: It’s like Mission: Impossible by way of Hail, Caesar!

Setting: Spy Thriller
Plot: 80’s Action
Tone: Action Comedy