Bloodsport

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Summary: The Vandaminator's best..
Review: I've always thought of Bloodsport as Van Damme's best movie with Kickboxer being his second. It even surpasses the similar but much bigger budget movie of his called The Quest. Surprisingly, his best movie was also one of the last that's been released on dvd. Kinda figuring out why that's so. Anyways, those who might worry about the quality of the movie after so long a wait need not be worried. The movie picture is pretty crisp and clear. Whatever video source they used, they did a pretty good job on the transfer. There is some weathering of the film in the darker scenes, but I'm going to assume that's because the original film was shot on a lower budget than his later flicks. Cause, overall, the rest of the movie looks fine. This is pretty much a no nonsense dvd in that there's are really no extras. It's just the movie, chapter selection, and cast bios. That's why it can be had in a pretty much inexpensive price. Still, it would have been nice to have had a biography on all the different martial artists and the arts they portrayed on screen.

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Summary: Superior Martial Arts Action...
Review: Jean-Claude Van Damme's best film to date is a must-see for all martial-arts buffs. While the story is standard for the genre, the action is amazingly well photographed and choreographed, and the character development works so well, you'll be rooting for our hero, Frank Dux (Van Damme), by the end. Van Damme does his signiture spinning crescent kick not once but three times! Ignore the inane sequels. Just sit back for a very fun movie experience with heart, humor, and hits.

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Summary: Give it a break....the best Van Damme ever!
Review: Okay, okay. This film is no oscar winner. But given the chance to view an entertaining and action filled film...don't pass it up! The acting is overstatedly bad, but the movie's action holds it charm. The fighting styles from around the world as displayed by their ethnic fighters are a pretty cool gimmick, and they make good punching bags for Van Damme's over the top but fun acrobatics. Getting past the interspertion of a couple chasing scenes to laughable 80's tunes will get you to the climax...bare brussels buttocks. Seriously though, this film makes me want to punch somebody out and do the splits on their face...."eees DUX!"

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Summary: probably best way to demonstrate different martial art forms
Review: Actually not a bad martial arts movie. sure it is simple, but that is not a bad thing in this case. Rather than a contrived and cliched plot, this movie (based on the real experience of Frank Dux) displays different forms of martial arts through the brutal kumite (similar to shoot fights or UFC). The sub-story of two US government officials chasing after Frank is fairly pointless and doesn't add anything to the story (and neither does the "love" interest), but overall a good display of different martial art styles.

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Summary: A Real Bloody Sport
Review: Jean-Claude Van Damme's first monumental experience pits Frank Dux in an underground Hong Kong tournament known as the Kumite. I was enthralled with the exhilarting martial arts sequences and Van Damme's performance. How he learned karate was emotional considering he tried to steal his master's samurai sword. How mischievous of the young man! The fighters trained by breaking ice over their heads, chopping wood and cracking bricks. Rugged! These are the toughest men alive and when they fight, they have no mercy upon anybody. Now, that is a spirit a genius would have. Van Damme is a new genius and will become a lord. This movie is so lordage, I was standing on my feet yelling "bravo!" at the television screen. Slow motion kicks and belly punches. YES!

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Summary: Best Damme movie ever!!!
Review: This is, by far, my favorite movie. The action is awesome and best of all, it looks real. JCVD also does his own stunts, none of the modern overused wire stuff. Expect blood and violence of the best kind! JCVD does what he does best in most of his movies: keep his mouth shut and fight. This one even has a good plot. If you like good martial-arts flicks, this is the one for you.

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Summary: A Movie For Guys Who Like Movies
Review: ...Although lacking of many words, you cannot help but enjoy this movie...if you're a guy of course...I also think it's funny when they give a big punch or slap and they hold the position and yell. This is defenitely one of van Damme's best. A must see for guys who like good fights.

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Summary: Sweet, Totaly, Dude
Review: allright guys, this movie is great. im not useally into "bigger" movies but this movie is great. a lot of bone-spliting action. there is this scene where a guys schin bone breaks in half and his skin rips open. but the best thing about this movie has to be DON GIBB(oger from revenge of the nerds fame). he is amazing. Van Dame is not a favorite of mine at all(allthough the quest was really good), but he knows how to pick good co-stars. like don gibb, and in the quest BRICK BRONSKY(from sgt. kabukiman n.y.p.d. and class of nuke'em high part 2 & 3), as the russian fighter.
ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: ...
Review: If your a fan of Jean Claude Van Damme or martial arts in general then this is a definate must see.

The story about Frank Dux(Van Damme) overcoming the odds to win the ultimate fighting challege, the Kumite. Before the fighting begins Dux meets fellow American Ray Jackson(Donald Gibb) and they form an immediate bond. Dux's biggest challenge comes from reigning Kumite Champion Chong-Li(Bolo Yeung) who holds all the Kumite records. There is not really a rich plot but there is a lot of action. So if you like a movie with little talk and big action this one is for you.

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Summary: Van damme's debut
Review: Possibly one of van damme's best movies. The martial arts and fighting skill's in this movie are amazing. Jean-claude van damme show's why he is at the top, in this movie.