I'm the first to admit that I've evaluated very few martial arts films, but I suspect that even the experts of this genre will agree that this is pretty lame. This is the story of a non-Asian, made wise to the ways of that type of combat via much tutoring by The Master. Then, The Master's kid dies in the wreck of a car driven by the pupil, whereupon the student begins a life on the wrong side of the tracks, vending cocaine under cover of running a nightclub. Much of the movie displays this variety show and bullying by the self-absorbed businessman. The physicality appears very staged throughout the picture, prior to a particularly unrealistic conclusion, although it is rewarding for those who like to see justice done. Maybe a black mark - but certainly no black belt - in my opinion.
Review of The Force Within
