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  1. Arena (2011)

    David Lord finds himself forced into the savage world of a modern gladiatorial arena, where men fight to the death for the entertainment of the online masses.

    Virtual underground! Spartacus (tv) effects and action mixed with a story about “real” deathmatches… online!

    Samuel “Mother Fucker” Jackson! hell yeah, who wouldn’t be excited?!? (look at how “smug” he looks on the poster) And then the film begins… It’s the same shit all over again… lame-ish fight choreography… with green screen/digital effects.

    Kidnapped and forced to fight for his life is our hero Kellan Lutz. Mysterious guy, who won’t fight? typical and dreary. Well, for what it’s worth - in the end battle he looked pretty fuckin’ badass (yeah, even with the tiger growl sfx).

    One character did shine. Swedish actress Katia Winter disrobed and reached out her sympathetic hand. Who is this chick??? For a manly-man flick she seemed to fit in it well.

    There was a (predictable) twist in the end and all the pieces fall in- the chaotic and unexplained beginning. Cheap. And the “executioner”… oh my… what a pussy.

    This was dreadful… BUT, I enjoyed both Spactacus series (style/effects) and was in the mood for something light, simple and stupid. An obvious “fail” i (sorta) enjoyed - in a Steven Segal/Chuck Norris kind of way.

    It’s the usual kill or be killed themed action flick. Nothing new, nothing special.

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  2. Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) aka The Story of Ricky

     A young man with superhuman strength is incarcerated at a prison run by corrupt officials and seeks to use his martial arts to clean up the system.

    Blood, brains and glory!!! The most BRUTAL!!! prison story i’ve seen, as of this year. I feel horrible i didn’t see this sooner… oh well better late than never right?

    Riki kills a man and is sent to a corrupt/abusive prison, where normal rules do not apply. He fights off the officers and the cell block leaders. Typical story… ‘til he starts punching the guts out of them!

    Amazing! “One punch” is all he needs (seriously). Fuck the story, this is about how Riki kicks ass and rips limbs from his opponents. There is a little drama and explanation of his “powers”. It can’t just be all about gore can it?

    In the end, i was clapping my hands (with awe and laughter).

    skippertheeyechild: holy shit so many favorite scenes on this one. it’s so awesome.

    yomarcus: The guy trying to choke Ricky with his intestines will always be the highlight of this movie for me tbh.

    Gore fans MUST see this! It’s so funny it’s good.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102293/

  3. Mutant Girls Squad (2010)

    Rin, a sixteen-year-old mutant girl who meets a gang of rebel mutants led by a transvestite samurai named Kisaragi, who is bent on restoring the Hiruko clan’s place in the world.

    Heads split open and guts all over the floor. What more could you expect from directors: Yoshihiro Nishimura of Tôkyô zankoku keisatsu (2008) aka Tokyo Gore Polic & Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl (2009) And Noboru Iguchi of The Machine Girl (2008) & RoboGeisha (2009).

    Every time i see the name Tak Sakaguchi, i know what i’m gonna get. Crazy action horror, with comedy. He killed in Versus (2000), thrilled at Battlefield Baseball (2003) and spilled more blood in Shinobi (2005). Now he plays a transvestite, excellent. The guy does have a sense of humor.

    The babes were pretty good. The effects were better. The story was surprisingly “ok” and not too messed up to follow. The gore was spectacular! And the weaponry was ridiculously entertaining. If you’d follow me long enough you’d know, this is My kind of film.

    Check out these films as well:

    Oneechanbara: Zombie Bikini Squad (2008)

    Meatball Machine (2005)

    The Big Tits Dragon (2010) aka Kyonyû doragon: Hot Spring Zombies vs Strippers 5

    Violent and funny!!! A genre that can be considered/called an Asian treasure.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590796/

  4. Gantz (2011)

    After trying to rescue a man on the subway tracks, two teens wake up in a room dominated by a mysterious black sphere that sends them to hunt down and kill aliens hiding on Earth.

    Based on the Manga by Hiroya Oku. Which was made into a TV series Gantz (2004) and is now brought to the big screen with this live action adaptation.

    Starring one of my new favorite actors Kenichi Matsuyama, better known as “L” of the Death Note Saga. Fans should also check out his performance in Detroit Metal City (2008).

    Note: I have not read the manga nor have i followed the tv show.

    From what i saw I thought this was a decent film. I was entertained by the story, the action and the unexpected violence. The CGI, costumes and prop work was not that bad. The creatures/aliens were pretty cool (quirky), at some point it reminded me of some video games, even though effects were standard (looking).

    Might not be everyone’s cup-o-tea, and i don’t know if it stays true to the original material. I like these manga/anime-ish type of films. And i can’t wait to see them step it up in Gantz: Part II (2011).

    Made in Japan.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1525835/

  5. Travellers (2011)

    Four friends set out on a motorcycle adventure weekend, clocking up miles in an attempt to outrun their age and urban lifestyles. They spot an ominous looking caravan, and decide to investigate. Within minutes, an idiotic prank leads to a series of brutal events and a deadly race for survival. An action thriller that will make you question who the villains really are. You cant outrun what’s in your blood.

    I had extremely low expectations for this UK indie thriller. Form the very start we get that “city boys take a trip and find trouble with the locals”. A story we are all aware of, and we sorta know the consequences that follow. The beauty of this film is in the cinematography, which happens to be the forte of novice/debut director Kris McManu. 

    Did I like it? Yes. Why? Oh man… patience pays off! You get a small psychological battle, (well shot) bare knuckle boxing and VIOLENCE! Well executed kills. It’s rare for a small budget to “wow” me. I was truly surprised, the tables/expectations were turned on me.

    The acting could have used some work, for a B flick i think it was effective in delivering the story. A bit too easy, the whole “they didn’t see the trailer when they camped out?” huh? All this for the graffiti/spray paint “Piky Scum” (yes, they forgot the “E”).

    *I saw elements from films, like Leo’s madness in The Beach (2000) and the pikey behavior/fight culture in Snatch. (2000).

    The one thing this flick needed was… hot babes. This is probably a film for “dudes”, some ladies may enjoy it. Simple, a bit corny and predictable. Not bad, considering the budget came directly out of the pockets of the filmmakers.

    This was “Ok”, worth watching once. Nothing mind-blowing.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1336253/

  6. Bronson (2008)

    A young man who was sentenced to 7 years on prison for robbing a post office ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement. During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.

    This moves embodies the word “BADASS”!

    After hearing Tom Hardy was gonna play Bane in Batman: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) i just had to revisit this (tremendous performance) masterpiece by, one of my favorite contemporary directors, Nicolas Winding Refn.

    Monumental, bizarre, humorous, violent and stone cold. Based on a true story/life of notorious/enraged inmate Michael Gordon Peterson. This was absolutely brutal and fun, now this is a fight! The theatrical (stage) presentation was admirable and adds a different spectrum to the film. Does this movie sensationalize violence? indeed it does. 

    The supporting cast of oddballs and lunatics were excellent as well. As a whole this movie has so much to offer, even the funny tunes of the times. The dialogue was great and the narration by the “stage” Bronson was even better. Cinematography was perfect, Refn’s eye has captivated me. All his movies (that i have seen) have made me say out loud “Fuck Yeah!”.

    Hardy was iconic and gives his all in what i would say is his “performance of a lifetime”. Much like John Turturro in Fear X (2003) & Mads Mikkelsen in Valhalla Rising (2009). Refn knows how to “bring it” out of his leading men.

    You want entertainment? you got it! A vivid psychotic masterpiece about fighting the prison system. And I really mean “fight”.

    “I am Charlie Bronson I am Britain’s most violent prisoner”

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172570/

  7. Lure: Teen Fight Club (2010)

    An undercover female cop enters Belmont High as a transfer student, after several girls in the area go missing. While trying to assimilate in the school, she and her new friends are lured into a place where they must fight for their lives.

    What did i get myself into?!? Oh. My. God. - Yeah, it’s that kind of flick.

    The story is chopped up every 30 minutes. The 1st 30 is about high school life, Attractive young women go to a party, Then in the next 30 they get kidnapped and placed in cages… And HOLY SHIT! if you thought that wasn’t enough… fucking underground girl-fighting.

    Goddamn the acting was really bad, so bad it’s funny and oh so very annoying. Horrible horrible horrible… the epitome of the word cliche. It’s labeled as an “action, crime, drama”, they should add “comedy”.

    Do i see it becoming a cult classic? It’s so bad… so bad… i doubt anyone would really pick this up and suggest it to friends. Not if that person was a douche.

    And then i decided to do some research on the film. You’ve gotta be fucking kidding me, $3,000,000 (estimated). Bill McAdams Jr., what have you done? was it intentionally done bad? Could’ve used that money for my zombie movie.

    Positives: girls dressing in locker room, naked, fighting and… shit.

    WARNING: This is a bad movie. I’m fucking serious.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196197/

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  8. The Wrath of Cain (2010)

    A former kingpin of the streets, Miles “Cain” Skinner is doing life in prison. He is feared and respected among the inmates. When Cain learns that his sentence will be shortened only by brain cancer, his urgency to change his ways goes into overdrive.

    A low budget prison drama… typical… what a waste…

    Ving Rhames is Cain… a dramatic window for Rhames? yes. Did it pass as a good performance… eh. “Have you seen this boy?” Robert Patrick plays the warden in this “is this a real prison?” movie. And the guy that plays his son (oh boy)… a Snoop Dogg Clone!

    The end had a little hint that this was (possibly) based on actual events. Still wasn’t good enough to keep my interest.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465519/

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  9. Valhalla Rising (2009)

    1000 AD, for years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of darkness. On their flight, One Eye and Are board a Viking vessel, but the ship is soon engulfed by an endless fog that clears only as the crew sights an unknown land. As the new world reveals its secrets and the Vikings confront their terrible and bloody fate, One Eye discovers his true self.

    3 words: Beautiful, Brilliant & Brutal!!! I watched this without any information of what so ever. And boy was i impressed… with everything about this film!

    The story was shallow and simple, the characters came and went, the visuals… amazing!!! the sound… stupendous!!! Cinematography dominates this epic tale.

    This is a very, and i mean VERY, slow paced movie. But the rewards in the end are worth the wait. My eyes kept going “wow!”. Mads Mikkelsen is spectacular as the lead character “one eye”, he oozed intensity and was like a caged beast waiting to be released.

    Today, while preparing my post, I was glad to find out that this film was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, who co-wrote and directed, Bronson (2008), which was dubbed as “A Clockwork Orange for the 21st Century” and received acclaim from all corners of the world.

    Definitely one for film students and everyone else to see and learn from. Sometimes talking less… is better.

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0862467/

  10. Angel of Death (2009)

    A mob hit-woman that has a change of heart after an on-the-job accident. She decides to get some justice for those she has wronged.

    Wasn’t really my cup-o-tea. Not bad for “Uma Thurman’s stunt double” Zoe Bell (Death Proof) 1st leading role.

    *She was also the stunt coordinator for Bitch Slap (2009)

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1269734/

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