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    Average Rating of 689 = Average Rating = 3 out of 5
  • Written September 12, 2009

    Pretty Decent Matial ArtsFilm

    by holmes9

    As a martial Artist, I love to see people fight and get beat up and what not. But this added a softer side to a karate flick. It wasn't gay or anything, but it just was less action and more meaning behind the punches and kicks. All in all it was a pretty decent film. I would watch it again.

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  • Written June 8, 2008

    REDBELT

    I continue to think and talk about this movie long after having seen it. Complex, but not complicated, plot; has the always-intriguing Mametian magic and sleight-of-hand aspects with welcomed less-peppered-with-the- f-word dialogue; and brilliant acting from the usual suspects and some newcomers to the writer's players' list kept me engaged throughout. Will watch it again when on PPV. While IMO we are in a second Golden Age of Television and I prefer my living room to the cineplex for "nonlive" entertainment, this was a movie worth taking the time to see on the silver screen.

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  • Written June 8, 2008

    redbelt

    i didnt fall asleep! great movie..

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  • Written June 5, 2008

    Bad review? Then you haven't a clue what this film is about.

    Ok, so, i keep reading bad reviews about this film. People who claim the script was bad and the acting and actor selection was bad. First off, if you believe these things, than you were expecting some epic martial arts film that belongs on the shelf with bruce lee. This film has nothing to do with martial arts, and everything to do with life. A man, struggling himself, puts his life on the line at times, and sets aside his family for the advancement of others. Thus is the life of many martial arts instructors. However, most instructors go on through life never being recognized even though they are the teachers to many that are thankful. This film recognizes the turmoil of one simple, hard working, ethical man. While you say it is a bad film, I say it is a great story. If you haven't seen this film, i recommend it. The fighting isn't brutal, and the story is full of meaning. The ending? He gets exactly what he has strived for his whole life. His mentors recognition.

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  • Written June 3, 2008

    so bad!

    do not bother to see this film. horrible script - amazing that it was made. awful acting and direction.

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