This is a pretty standard American martial arts movie from the ‘90s. It has the typical lackluster, choppy Van Damme fight scenes, but a more palatable plot than many of his other films. Van Damme also gives one of the most heartfelt performances of his acting career opposite an 8 year old Ashley Johnson, though that’s a low bar to clear.
Content warning: language
Closest comparison: It’s like Bloodsport by way of White Men Can’t Jump.
Setting: Action
Plot: Martial Arts
Tone: Action
This movie is a failure on every level. It sacrifices its acting, plot, and all but the most contrived character motivation in favor of its fight scenes, but even those are hot garbage. The camera edits remove all sense of skill and it cuts around almost every hit so all that’s left are vapid muscle-flexing, body-oiled shots of Van Damme posing. It’s not worth your time.
Content warning: female nudity
Closest comparison: It’s like Street Fighter (1994) by way of Bloodsport.
Setting: Sports
Plot: Revenge
Tone: Action
