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Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harold Diamond Eric Sloane is crowned the World Kickboxing Champion following his tremendous victory in the US national competition. Proclaiming that he will now take on the best in the world, Eric and his brother Kurt head to the Far East for a showdown with the legendary Tong Po. As the bout begins, Eric is outclassed by the vicious Thai. To assert his dominance Tong Po cripples Eric in a horrifying and unnecessary act of gratuitous violence. Kurt swears revenge, but the only way to avenge his brother is to tackle Tong Po in the ring. This sets Kurt on a journey of new discovery to learn the unorthodox methods needed to take on the invincible Thai killer and become the legendary Bak Shung: The White Warrior.
Special Features
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 2.0
Animated And Scored Graphics
Jean Claude Van Damme Filmography
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 2.0
Animated And Scored Graphics
Jean Claude Van Damme Filmography
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Do not listen to the other reviewers, this film is one of the best ever made and my only critiscism is that they do not make them like this anymore. I particularly love the dancing scene where Jean Claude is drunk as well as when 'kiki' the dog dies, it is hilarious, I agree with the other reviewer that his brother being knocked out his wheelchair is another reason to buy this film, as is his moustache. All in all the other reviewers took this film too seriously so I had to do it justice. If you like this check out my other favourites from the decade - Commando, Predator, Teen Wolf, GhostBusters, Uncle Buck
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
where do i begin? a classic van damme masterclass and no mistake. a highly original plot where jean-claude must take revenge on the fighter who crippled his brother. to do this jean must learn the art of muay thai. but orthodox training will not do, for this he must have large coconuts dropped on him, having meat attached to his legs and getting chased by ravenous dogs and have his legs pulled apart by ropes. there are several true moments of genius in this epic film. firstly the subtle manner in which we find out why jean has a european accent and his brother, who looks like slater from saved by the bell, has an american accent. beautiful. secondly the sheer evil of the villain in this motion picture, tong po, makes the film such a winner. imagine if you will general zod from superman 2 with a ponytail and you will have a fair idea of the evil jean must tackle to avenge his pimp moustached, perm-mulleted brother. jean-claude gives one of his best perforamces ever in kickboxer and surely at least deserved an oscar nomination. in terms of performance it matches anything by day-lewis, pacino or de-niro.
but the greatest moment in this film and perhaps in the history of film is the scene in the bar where jean dances. he gets drunk and performs a classic, beautiful and life affirming groove. its all there-the boogle grind, the splits and the random hand claps. you would think you were watching an mc hammer video. i have many times tried to emulate his dancing techniques but have never come close.
so dont delay, add kickboxer to your collection today you wont regret it. if nothing else it will show how high up a gentleman can wear his trousers.
but the greatest moment in this film and perhaps in the history of film is the scene in the bar where jean dances. he gets drunk and performs a classic, beautiful and life affirming groove. its all there-the boogle grind, the splits and the random hand claps. you would think you were watching an mc hammer video. i have many times tried to emulate his dancing techniques but have never come close.
so dont delay, add kickboxer to your collection today you wont regret it. if nothing else it will show how high up a gentleman can wear his trousers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Kickboxer is a film that is still brilliant after all these years,its a film that cant caim to have the best script,or the best acting but in terms of sheer entertainment and with some amazing fight scenes ,kickboxer is indeed a cracking film.
At its most basic the film is a straight forward revenge movie,something that van damme has done many times in his career but this is one of his best.His kickboxing skills are sublime and his training regime harps back to the rocky movies,you watch him grow and develop his skills until he is a mean killing machine.
All in all this is a movie that asks for little but your will to watch it,there isnt a complex plot or anything like that,just the desire to entertain and have you cheering for van dammes character and cheer you will.
At its most basic the film is a straight forward revenge movie,something that van damme has done many times in his career but this is one of his best.His kickboxing skills are sublime and his training regime harps back to the rocky movies,you watch him grow and develop his skills until he is a mean killing machine.
All in all this is a movie that asks for little but your will to watch it,there isnt a complex plot or anything like that,just the desire to entertain and have you cheering for van dammes character and cheer you will.
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Excellent customer service
Even though this product was shipped from America I received it within a week of ordering and the person I gave it to is enjoying watching it as I write this. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cas
re: Inspiring, meaningful... JCVD Rocks
Okay so i know a lot of people criticise JCVD's acting but come on.. this film rocks!!!
Definately one of his best alongside Bloodsport. Read more
Definately one of his best alongside Bloodsport. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Butterscotch
Thai Breaker
Not the greatest film in the world but as far as martial arts films go, Kickboxer does do some justice to the art itself, unless you prefer watching the protagonists leaping 50... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Eddie
brilliant
This is such a good film. Van dam isn't the best actor but makes up for it with his excellant fight scenes. Product arrived quickly in perfect condition.
Published 17 months ago by k4zuya
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Published 24 months ago by Sam Tyler
who the hell gave this 1 star?
awesome, a true david vs goliath movie a defo must have. Van Damme's master steals some of the scenes with his humour but the action all goes to Van Damme in a movie thats projects... Read more
Published on 22 April 2008 by Stephen Mumford
enjoyable garbage!
Ok so the story is hackneyed and the film quality not top-notch, but this film for me scores full marks for sheer entertainment! Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2008 by peter jones
Sensational Martial Arts!!!
Kickboxer is a fantastic film and arguably Van Damme's best. The Martial Arts in it is sensational and any Martial Artist or Martial Arts Fan would enjoy this film 100%. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2007 by N. Stubbs
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i think selling kickboxer at that price is brilliant!!! its one of my fav films of van damme!!! very cheap, u dnt get that price in the shops!
Published on 10 Aug 2007 by Mr. S. S. Beckford
As good as it gets
This is Van Damme at his best!
Of course you can't expect anything too serious or deeply touching, but if you're looking for a good martial arts movie, this is it! Read more
Of course you can't expect anything too serious or deeply touching, but if you're looking for a good martial arts movie, this is it! Read more
Published on 19 April 2006 by Charles Wolf
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