You know how bands put out their indie release, it gets airplay on campus radio somewhere, an A&R guy signs them to a major label, and then they basically re-release that same album - maybe with a couple new songs - and become the greatest band since Nirvana? Ahem.
Well, this is what we have here. Van Damme directed a glossy, big-budget remake of the cheap, grimy Bloodsport. And got a significantly upgraded supporting cast, I might add. I mean, Roger Moore classes this thing up like nothing else. Good gawd that man had charm.
As for the fights, well, much like in Bloodsport it's a lot closer to WWE Monday Night Raw or maybe those cage fights with no rules and ridiculous mismatches that eventually morphed into UFC.
I gotta say I enjoyed how the various countries' representatives came out in traditional garb. Was waiting for a Canadian fighter to come on stage wearing a toque or wielding a hockey stick.
Well, this is what we have here. Van Damme directed a glossy, big-budget remake of the cheap, grimy Bloodsport. And got a significantly upgraded supporting cast, I might add. I mean, Roger Moore classes this thing up like nothing else. Good gawd that man had charm.
As for the fights, well, much like in Bloodsport it's a lot closer to WWE Monday Night Raw or maybe those cage fights with no rules and ridiculous mismatches that eventually morphed into UFC.
I gotta say I enjoyed how the various countries' representatives came out in traditional garb. Was waiting for a Canadian fighter to come on stage wearing a toque or wielding a hockey stick.