Double Dragon

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Summary: "Don't call me Dragonfly!!!"
Review: DOUBLE DRAGON can best be described as America's early introduction to Jackie Chan-style matrial arts movies. The two heroes (played by Mark Dacascos and Scott Wolf) are blackbelts who emerge out of fights unharmed by using there martial arts skils, but also using whatever props and tools they can get their hands on (the parking cone, for example.)

It has just enough comedy in it too. So that's how it is a Jackie Chan-style kung fu flick. It was critically trashed in it's day, and ended up being a box office ghost, but it deserved much better. Make no mistake, It is suitable for family viewing, but it also is enjoyable to martial arts fans and fans of the source video game. There's something in it for everyone.

DOUBLE DRAGON tells the story of the future in L.A. It is now called "New Angeles" after a horrible earthquake has partially submerged the city in water. Evil businessman Koga Shuko (Robert "T-1000" Patrick, who does these roles in his sleep) is seeking to get his hands on a mystical chines amulet known as the "Double Dragon". It was split into two halves, but whoever could possess and unite both halves who attain godly power. Koga already has one halve in his possesion, but the other half belongs to Satori Imada (Julia Nickson), who is the adoptive mother of martial arts expert brothers Jimmy and Billy Lee (Mark Dacascos and Scott Wolf). Koga is hot on their trail, and Jimmy and Billy join to stop Koga and save the world.

The story is one that is more than adequate enough to build a video-game-based-martial-arts-movie on, but that's just one of DOUBLE DRAGON's virtues. The movie is so crammed with action that it's almost impossible to imagine why it was so overlooked in it's day. In their first appearance onscreen, the Lee brothers establish theie martial arts credentials at a tournament, and things only go uphill from there.

Dacascos and Wolf and just as good actors as they are karate experts. They actually not only can act, but also look young enough to be playing brothers who are 17 or 18 years old. If you doubt this, then here's a little FYI. In 1994 (when DOUBLE DRAGON was released) Wolf was 26 years old, and Dacascos was 30!!! This may be the only kung fu movie Wolf has done, but not Dacascos. In fact, he recently played the bad guy in the Jet Li martial arts flick, CRADLE 2 THE GRAVE (which I plan on immediately buying.)

Julia Nickson is also very watachable, playing apparantly the only person who cares enough about the Lees to take them in. She even gets to do alittle fighting in the movie. As for Patrick, This may not go down in history next to his T2 villian, but it does in my book.

That Double Dragon medallion really is something, too. Satori's half gives "power over the body", allowing the wearer to become impervious to injury or death, just take anything and shake it right off. Koga's half gives "power over the soul", allowing the wearer to turn himself into some kind of ghost and take possesion of any human body. If I had that kind of power, I wouldn't even need to study Tae Kwon Do.

In closing, I would just like to say, DOUBLE DRAGON rules baby!!! Buy it, now!!!

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Summary: a good plot with a not-so-good outcome
Review: Double Dragon certainly had great potential but failed to keep up the hype. Any double dragon fan will want to see this film but I am not one who compares movies to the video games they are based on (to a degree). I think the majority of people who view Double Dragon most likely won't want to see it a second time due to the climax of the movie becoming a bit cheezy. Robert Patrick has done better roles but he does make for a good villain as seen in Die Hard 2, Terminator 2, and the Faculty.

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Summary: For the young men in the house
Review: Double Dragon is harmless enough in its cartoonish portrayl of evil vs good. If your a Mark Dacascos fan looking for a good meaty role here, this is not your movie. Mark is limited to kicks and smirks, with little emphasis on acting. All of the villians overact to the extreme. The action sequenses surprisenly are without alot of passion and artistry. This is surprising given Dacascos abilities. But then again this was early on in his movie career. The movie does entertain boys 12 and under, but for anyone older, or with more mature tastes, this movie may not do anything for you.

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Summary: Double the fun!
Review: From my point of view this movie is great!It may not be as good as the game but is still good.There are some funny parts and no swearing.Just to let you know that this movie is double the fun and double action.And also this is double dragon!

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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I absolutely LOVE this movie. It's wicked funny and has two pieces of eye candy (Scott Wolf and Marc Dacascos). I don't know how anyone couldn't love this movie. I hope that some more copies of it are in stock soon because I consider this movie a must have!

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Summary: 2 STARS FOR MARK DACASCOS ONLY!
Review: I actually enjoyed playing Double Dragon as a kid so I waslooking forward to this movie, a bad mistake!

Set in the futurewe see two brothers (Mark Dacascos and Scott Wolf) become involved in a billionaires (Robert Patrick) plan to achieve ultimate power through a mystical medallion, the Brothers must prevent that from happening as the Double Dragon medallion holds the key to their true power and destiny.

There is plenty of Martial Arts action (Mark is particularily good at this!)and the usual special FX, sounds like it could have been good? (if only that were true! ) However... Scott Wolfs character is... obnoxious, it seemed to me he was trying too hard, he had the 'Look at me syndrome' which thankfully Mark didnt suffer from.

In my humble opinion only Mark Dacascos shone in this movie! if not for him I wouldnt hesitate in giving this a ZERO or a minus rating! However I have generously given 2 stars instead, if you do watch this movie be warned, there are better Game to movie titles available like Mortal Kombat and Wing commander (which wasnt even good! ) So think before you try!

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Summary: Dragon not Draggin'
Review: I love this DVD!! You probably think I'm whacko but I've never seen prequels or sequels or video games - this is my first experience of Double Dragon. For me it's 1 hour and 36 minutes of escapism and light entertainment. The props, lighting, settings and costumes are a spectacle to watch on an 84 centimetre television.. Woah!.. I feel it's meant to be a parody on the video game. You guys and gals out there - please see this story for some great entertainment.

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Summary: Off The Hook!!!!
Review: I LOVE THIS MOVIE! I Have never played the game, but I have been a fan since 1st grade. The best scene is when Billy and Jimmy are fighting the Gangs after the theater blew up! I recommend this to anybody who likes comedy and action.

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Summary: This movie is trash.
Review: I wish that I could give this movie no stars at all. Double Dragon is undoubtitly the worst movie I have ever seen. This is the first movie I really despice. It is badly acted and badly scripted. It is rotten to the core.

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Summary: Is it me or is it hot in here!
Review: Mark Dacascos plays the part very well. The plot becomes weak after the 5th time of seeing. Scott Wolfe betrays the part boringly. At the end of his acting you are asking for somebody to shot you. If you are a Mark fan, then this is the video for you.