Bloodsport 4K 1988

In my opinion, this is Van Damme's best film and the best kumite film I've ever seen. Rarely in actors - the first real role and immediately the main and immediately the best, and in the subsequent actor is not lost. Jean had a chance, which he realized by all 200%.

Van Damme, of course, handsome! And a decent cheek - played as if he had a dozen roles under his belt.

Honestly, I don't even see what there is to dislike about this movie. The production is perfectly balanced. Unlike most films on a topic like this, it is filled with diverse storylines. Different cultures are shown with respect. There are some good jokes and humor and groovy chases. There is a lot in the film - friendship, honor, respect for the teacher, the hard road to victory. The negative character is very well chosen and played.

But a sense of proportion was observed, thanks to which the picture did not become overly serious and boring. This, I think, is its success.

But for me the most important thing is the beauty and finesse of the fighting scenes, the difference in styles, the sense of reality and the overall energy. In action movies in recent years, directors have gotten carried away with editing, which turns a fight scene into a flurry of half-second frames, basically a clip in which anyone can play a champion, even someone who can't stand on one leg.

And Bloodsport has 8-10 second segments. That's the great achievement and value of the film. In part, it can even serve as a manual for fighter-athletes. No director today would take such a risk.

One can only wonder how many years have passed and Bloodsport is still unsurpassed in its own way.