Product: Bloodsport [VHS] (1988)
Rating: 4.0
Awesome action...
Is this great film? Absolutely not. But it is 100% entertaining.I have seen this movie at least 20 times. I'd easily call it Van Damme's best, and place it in my top ten of martial arts films.It can be a little cheesy, especially the very beginning, but I think it redeems itself by doing an awesome job with two of the things martial arts film lovers love best: training sequences and fighting competitions. It shows a lot of different fighting styles. It has a strong message of honor throughout. It has lines that are hysterically funny, sometimes unintentionally. It has a very 80s soundtrack.And let's not forget what really makes the film for me: Bolo Yeung, the BEAST from the east, plays Chong Li, Van Damme's nemesis. Bolo doesn't do a lot of talking, which is probably a good thing, but he doesn't need to say much to convey his power. His is an intimidating presence, one you won't quickly forget.Anyway, to wrap up, great movie because of great action. You will not be disappointed if you buy this.