Give me Tong Po!

Rating: 10/10 (13 October 2011)

This has to be the best Van Damme film. Surely. JCVD was a trained martial artist and fighter, not an actor when he first got in films. He is in his most impressive physical shape in this film and does the most impressive kicks than in any other film. This gives great insight into the training of Muay Thai. It shows a lot of will power through hard, physical training which is what I like to see. A lot better than the Rocky montage that I've seen, Kickboxer has become famous for the training scenes and his dancing scene in the bar. Hilarious.
One of the best martial arts films ever made. Great story. Two brothers, one boxing champion beaten up and paralyzed by Tong Po, the Muay Thai champion of Thailand send Kurt (Van Damme) on a mission of revenge in Thailand against his enemy to prove to himself and his brother that he has what it takes to become a champion.
Up there with Enter the Dragon, Bloodsport, Rocky and Raging Bull.
10/10