Product: Bloodsport [VHS] (1988)
Rating: 4.0
JCVD = Mucho Muscle
Okay, let's get something straight right off the bat: the acting in this movie is pretty much appalling, the story is non-existent, and the fight scenes aren't even that well designed (they are very slow, all technique and no realistic moves). But this movie is a pure rush, and is loads of fun. Frank Dux, as many know, is a real person. He holds several strong titles, and was the founder of his own personal blend of ninjitsu and karate-do. Van Damme is not Dux. Van Damme is not a fighter. But if you can look at this without thinking about the real events it is based on, then you will enjoy this film. JCVD does a great job looking like the dedicated student, with some impressive splits, kicks, leaps, and muscle build (as usual). Like the also great 'Kickboxer', this is a fantastic workout film. If you are a practitioner of the martial arts, just pop this baby in, stretch, train, and enjoy yourself. This is truly that kind of film. It is just a pure slam-bang action film. nothing more, nothing less. Great fun