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Post by Dan E. Moderator on Jun 3, 2018 17:20:57 GMT
Straight from the Cobretti Vault, another instant classic (that Balder hasn't seen yet). This Week: KickboxerChosen by: cobrettiReleased: 1989 Starring: Jean Claude Van Damme Director: Mark DiSalle, David Worth Producer: Mark DiSalle Writer: Mark DiSalle, Jean Claude Van Damme |
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Post by cobretti on Jun 3, 2018 17:50:06 GMT
 Kickboxer starring Van Damme rules. Not only is the martial arts action awesome, but it has the greatest dance scene in movie history. Tong Po is a scary looking dude and looks convincing as an evil martial artist. Van Damme's brother has a cool curly mullet and moustache combo that makes him look like a beefier John Oates. The women in the strip club scene all have fantastic knockers. A solid 5. |
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Post by stratogustav on Jun 3, 2018 17:51:39 GMT
I love this movie. 10 out of 10.
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Post by Cervantes on Jun 3, 2018 18:01:31 GMT
I always mix it up with Bloodsport, probably because both movies are awesome.
EDIT: Just to say that Van Damme is underrated and deserved a better career than what he got. Dude even tried to go into more serious flicks with Legionnaire (which I also find legitimately good), but never really had a chance.
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Post by cobretti on Jun 3, 2018 18:08:39 GMT
I always mix it up with Bloodsport, probably because both movies are awesome. EDIT: Just to say that Van Damme is underrated and deserved a better career than what he got. Dude even tried to go into more serious flicks with Legionnaire (which I also find legitimately good), but never really had a chance. I thought he had a great career overall. He ran out of steam in the late 90s but he had a solid ten year run of awesome and successful movies. |
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Post by Balder on Jun 3, 2018 22:25:41 GMT
I haven't seen it, no. But as a valuable member of the pub, look at what I've found:
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Post by cobretti on Jun 3, 2018 22:48:13 GMT
I haven't seen it, no. But as a valuable member of the pub, look at what I've found:
You must watch it now. |
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Post by Balder on Jun 3, 2018 22:51:07 GMT
I haven't seen it, no. But as a valuable member of the pub, look at what I've found:
You must watch it now. It's 0100 AM and I've just finished watching "Ran" by Akira Kurosawa, so no. But I will watch later this week. |
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Post by scipioafricanus on Jun 3, 2018 23:17:05 GMT
The problem with Van Damme... he took the party lifestyle WAY TO FAR. He is the same age as Tom Cruise. |
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Post by Cervantes on Jun 3, 2018 23:21:07 GMT
As a side note, congrats on watching Ran, Balder. It's Kurosawa at his best. |
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Post by Balder on Jun 3, 2018 23:27:53 GMT
As a side note, congrats on watching Ran, Balder . It's Kurosawa at his best. I totally agree. Damn was it good. I've watched Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo and Sanjuro, but Ran beat them all. All are perfect 5/5 films though. It simply doesn't get much better than Kurosawa. |
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Post by cobretti on Jun 3, 2018 23:33:35 GMT
As a side note, congrats on watching Ran, Balder . It's Kurosawa at his best. I totally agree. Damn was it good. I've watched Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo and Sanjuro, but Ran beat them all. All are perfect 5/5 films though. It simply doesn't get much better than Kurosawa. It does. Have you ever seen any movies starring Jean Claude Van Damme? |
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Post by scipioafricanus on Jun 4, 2018 0:09:11 GMT
I think Bloodsport has a bit of an edge over this one.
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Post by cobretti on Jun 4, 2018 0:27:10 GMT
I think Bloodsport has a bit of an edge over this one. Bloodsport had more martial artists doing martial arts but it didn't have Van Damme doing the Van Damme.  I'm torn on that. I cant choose a favorite to be honest. |
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Post by Balder on Jun 4, 2018 9:15:41 GMT
I totally agree. Damn was it good. I've watched Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo and Sanjuro, but Ran beat them all. All are perfect 5/5 films though. It simply doesn't get much better than Kurosawa. It does. Have you ever seen any movies starring Jean Claude Van Damme? He was a pretty good villain in The Expendables 2. Also he's in The Last Action Hero, but I can't remember what part he played there. |
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