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| Weapon of Choice (2014) Review Posted: 23 Apr 2014 12:37 AM PDT  "Weapon of Choice" Theatrical Poster AKA: Fist 2 Fist 2 By Mighty Peking Man If you’re willing to take a break from all the mundane action movies playing in theaters, look no further than Jino Kang’s latest revenge thriller, Weapon of Choice. Also known as Fist 2 Fist 2 (a sequel by name only to 2011′s Fist 2 Fist), Weapon of Choice follows a retired assassin named Jack Lee (Jino Kang) who must rescue his “daughter” (Kelly Lou Dennis) from a notorious crime boss (Douglas Olsson) and his crew of gangster hitmen. With a little help from a lovely rogue cop (Katherine Celio), Jack becomes a one-man kill squad who is determined to get his daughter back by any means necessary… Master Jino Kang - the film’s star, co-director, writer and producer – reminds me of Hong Kong film legend Michael Chan Wai Man (Handcuff, Five Element Ninjas). Not only are the two built alike, they both have that hard-edged, stone-like facial structure. Like Chan Wai Man, I see Kang more as a heartless villain than a typical good guy. In Weapon of Choice, he essentially plays both – a contract killer at first, then a man who tries to pursue a normal life – which makes the character of Jack Lee a fitting role for him. Despite its low budget, Weapon of Choice is a classy little flick. It shows off fancy cars, attractive women, sharp wardrobe attire and some magnificent aerial shots of San Francisco. It’s apparent the most was made out of a limited budget by utilizing the backdrop of a beautiful city, as well as being resourceful with the flashy toys and props. But enough with the pretty visuals… It’s during its finale that Weapon of Choice truly shines. To put it simply, Kang annihilates about 25+ men in a brutal 15-minute action sequence. It’s a nonstop segment filled with kicking, punching, choking, breaking, slicing, slashing, stabbing and even some shooting. It’s here that Kang delivers the goods to martial arts film junkies. Be on the look out for homages to both Fist of Fury and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. This should give you an example of the film’s subtle humor throughout, even during its violent moments. The film’s action choreography – which showcases Wushu, Sanshou, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Muay Thai, Hapkido and various MMA techniques – is tight, authentic and handled with grace and style; which shouldn’t be a surprise, since Kang, who is also the film’s fight choreographer, holds a black belt in Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Kyokoshin-Kai Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. As long as you’re not expecting the awe-inspiring Ong-Bak, Ip Man or The Raid-type choreography, you’ll be more than pleased with the way Kang presents his action sequences. My main gripe with Weapon of Choice is that it has a good share of scenes that felt like they could have been edited more tightly (particularly its non-action, dialogue based moments). There’s also a brief love scene that comes out of nowhere, which is a common pet peeve of mine. There have only been a few times, in the history of action films, where I felt a scene like this was necessary. To give Weapon of Choice some credit, it was at least done tastefully. Also, I don’t care for CGI-blood, which is also becoming more and more common, even in big budget Hollywood movies (i.e. The Expendables, Machete Kills). The bottom line: In the context of being a small, straight-to-video action flick, Weapon of Choice delivers. I’m definitely looking forward to more of Kang’s future movies. Mighty Peking Man’s Rating: 7/10 |
| Iron Fist Frenzy | DVD (Mill Creek) Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:50 PM PDT  Iron Fist Frenzy | DVD (Mill Creek) RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2014 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the 13-disc DVD set for Iron Fist Frenzy. This collection includes 50 movies. Prepare to unleash a fury of immortal martial arts masters with this 50 movie set of kung-fu classics! This thrilling collection of jaw-droppin flicks brings together a colossal assortment of martial arts genre films from the 70s, 80s and 90s. From the ultimate Shaolin masters to the legends of kung-fu, theses hard to find cult classics are sure to delight, with 50 times the high-kickin humor and adrenaline pumpin action! Note: See the comment section below for the included titles! Pre-order Iron Fist Frenzy from Amazon.com today! |
| Way of the 5 Finger Death Strike | DVD (Mill Creek) Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:41 PM PDT  Way of the 5 Finger Death Strike | DVD (Mill Creek Entertainment) RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2014 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the 3-disc DVD set for the Way of the 5 Finger Death Strike. This 12 movie collection includes Blind Warrior (1987), The Bravest Fist (1974), The Challenger (1980), Five Kung Fu Daredevil Heroes (1977), A Hero’s Tears (1979), Kingfisher the Killer (1981), The Mighty Four (1980), Ninja Avenger (1982), The Rage of Wind (1973), Ring of Death (1980), Triple Impact (1992) and Woman Avenger (1980). You may also be interested in Mill Creek’s first two volumes. Pre-order Way of the 5 Finger Death Strike from Amazon.com today! |
| The Great Impersonators | DVD (Mill Creek) Posted: 22 Apr 2014 06:39 PM PDT  The Great Impersonators | DVD (Mill Creek) RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2014 Mill Creek Entertainment presents the 3-disc DVD set for The Great Impersonators. This 12 movie collection includes Dragon Lee’s Big Boss 2 (1978), Bruce: King of Kung Fu (1982), Bruce vs. Iron Hand (1979), Crazy Couple (1979), Enter the Game of Death (1978), Great Hunter (1975), Kung Fu Genius (1980), Kung Fu Warrior (1980), Marvelous Stunts of Kung Fu (1979), Mission for the Dragon (1981), Return of the Red Tiger (1978) and Showdown at the Equator (1978). You may also be interested in Mill Creek’s first two volumes. Pre-order The Great Impersonators from Amazon.com today! |
| 100 Greatest Martial Arts Classics Collection | DVD (Mill Creek) Posted: 22 Apr 2014 12:00 AM PDT  100 Greatest Martial Arts Classics Collection | DVD (Mill Creek) RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2014 Mill Creek Entertainments presents the 26-disc DVD set for the 100 Greatest Martial Arts Classics Collection. Over 140 Hours of Kung-Fu Combat! Knock yourself out with 100 high flyin’ and punch packin’ Kung Fu films! This thrilling collection of jaw-droppin flicks brings together a colossal assortment of martial arts madness. From the ultimate Shaolin masters to the legends of Kung-Fu, theses cult classics are hard to find and sure to delight with high-kickin humor and adrenaline pumpin action! Note: For a full listing of the film’s includes, click here. Pre-order 100 Greatest Martial Arts Classics Collection from Amazon.com today! |
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