- Actors: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Natasha Henstridge, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Zach Grenier, Paul Ben-Victor
- Directors: Ringo Lam
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Uca
- DVD Release Date: 17 May 2004
- Run Time: 96 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CXCM
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 25,051 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
When a kickboxing police inspector is murdered, his kickboxing twin brother infiltrates the Russian mob in order to see justice meted out--as painfully as possible. A slimmed-down Jean-Claude Van Damme is surprisingly effective as the lead(s), but the real star here is gritty Hong Kong director Ringo Lam (probably best known for City on Fire, the film that inspired Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs), who makes a lethal American debut with this hard-edged, convoluted film, which uses the identical-sibling gimmick to considerably darker effect than the goofball Double Impact. Some incredible stunt work and a terrifically ruthless final reel make this underrated action film a winner, although fans of Species may be somewhat disappointed that costar Natasha Henstridge never fully displays the assets that made her famous. --Andrew Wright
Special Features
2.35 Wide Screen
16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital English
Dolby Digital
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16:9 Wide Screen
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital English
Dolby Digital
Theatrical Trailer
None
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I agree wholeheartedly with Ian, an earlier reviewer. This is far better than an average JCVD movie. I don't think he is as bad an actor as the critics make out, and in this film he gives a very creditable performance with sublety and depth. The storyline is intriguing and offers a plausible reason for a Frenchman to be in New York - unlike other JCVD films where he's called Eddie or Darren and we have to pretend he hasn't got an accent! If only his management could find more scripts like this - then he could flex his acting muscles for a change.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this in bed and I think it's a really good action film, one of VAN DAMME's best.
It's action all the way - explosions, gun battles and a good climax fight.
The story is: Alan Moreau's investigation into the death of his identical twin brother leads leads him from the South of France to the mean streets of New York City and into the arms of his brother's beautiful girlfriend.
Persued by ruthless Russian mobsters and renegade FBI agents, the duo must race against time to solve his brother's murder and expose an international conspiracy.
There's only one problem: all traces of his brother's life are rapidly disappearing, and the one person who knew him best may not be yelling all she knows.
I had high expectations about this film and I was not disappointed, it had all the hallmarks of a classic VAN DAMME films.
Buy this if u are looking for an all out action film or you are a VAN DAMME fan you will not be disappointed.
It's action all the way - explosions, gun battles and a good climax fight.
The story is: Alan Moreau's investigation into the death of his identical twin brother leads leads him from the South of France to the mean streets of New York City and into the arms of his brother's beautiful girlfriend.
Persued by ruthless Russian mobsters and renegade FBI agents, the duo must race against time to solve his brother's murder and expose an international conspiracy.
There's only one problem: all traces of his brother's life are rapidly disappearing, and the one person who knew him best may not be yelling all she knows.
I had high expectations about this film and I was not disappointed, it had all the hallmarks of a classic VAN DAMME films.
Buy this if u are looking for an all out action film or you are a VAN DAMME fan you will not be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am a big Van Damme fan but am not afraid to admit that his movies can be pretty hit and miss at times! This one however, along with Hard Target and Knock Off is one of his best! The action in this film is filmed in such a way that it has a gritty almost realistic 'feel' to it! Almost as if you are watching not from your armchair but from the sidelines! Directed by Hong Kong action director Ringo Lam, who also went on to direct Van Damme in the above-average 'Replicant', the film is more of a high-octane chase thriller than a big, dumb action movie with Van Damme doing some of his best acting to date! Some of the highlights include the opening chase sequence to the awesome fight sequence in the sauna to the explosive finale!
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One of his best
I could tell nothing bad. Picture and sound quality is very good. But hardcore Van Damme fans should know that 3 scenes are cut very shortly. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Toni
VAN DAMME ALL ACTION GUY
EXITING PLOT WITH PLENTY OF ACTION. VAN DAMME DOING HIS 360 TURN INTO A KICK IS JUST GREAT, THE GUY IS SO FIT. A FEW TWISTS IN THE PLOT BUT A GOOD MOVIE.
Published 22 months ago by D. Lambert-leitchy
Completely Underrated Masterpiece - Simply one of The Best Films in...
This film was and is still a true revelation. I watched it many many times over the last years and while I sold off all my other action films (and indeed dissolved my complete... Read more
Published on 2 April 2010 by Stan Laurel
maximum risk
I totally agree with stuart this is one van dammes best films plenty of action keep them coming
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by road runner
Ace van Damme beat 'em up
Another finely crafted Jean-Claude van Damme movie sees him teamed up with mad Hong Kong action director Ringo Lam in what's probably his most twisty-turny action thriller... Read more
Published on 7 May 2003 by Pete Murphy
Very Good, typical Van Damme Film
Fast pace action, similar to double impact with a twin brother but in this film he is getting revenge for his brothers death. Some stronger than usual sex scenes from van damme. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2001 by MR WAYNE NICHOLSON
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