How in the world did this movie go under the radar? This movie was a great surprise. It definitely has not gotten the attention it deserves. As soon as I heard about the movie, I immediately looked it up and Eureka! found it on Netflix. The movie was innovative, unique and fresh. There has never been any movie like it. Given my interest in dance and martial arts, I thought it would be awesome if I could create a martial arts dance and maybe start a new dance craze, but I was not sure how to choreograph it. Battle B-Boy has inspired me beyond words!
I enjoyed the light-hearted, family yet dramatic, action-packed feel of the movie. I hit the jackpot when I was introduced to the work of John Kreng, who plays Jimmy and serves as stunt coordinator for the movie. He is the author of Fight Choreography: The Art of Non-Verbal Dialogue which is a must read for anyone involved with martial arts and action choreography. He created a Facebook group with the same title in which I am a proud member! And when I checked the credits,it was awesome to discover that Melissa Tracy and Cheryl Lewis,two top female stuntwomen, served as stunt doubles. Now I am really siked. My alter ego to become a stuntwomen has really been unleashed! The choreography was not over-the-top nor was it underplayed. It was just the right balance between the action and the pacing of the movie.
I found myself many times screaming at my computer screen, while cheering for Team Random, doing the B-Boy competitions and fight scenes,"Come on. Get him. Don't let him hit you. Awh man!" And who knew that John could be a comedian. The dry humor of his character was priceless. I found myself laughing and posting online several memorable quotes from the movie. The characters of the remaining cast members were very believable and no one character overshadowed the other. I would love to see a sequel! And be in it. So John, hint, hint, keep me in mind, okay? Great job to everyone involved with Battle B-Boy! You guys are definitely trailblazers.
I enjoyed the light-hearted, family yet dramatic, action-packed feel of the movie. I hit the jackpot when I was introduced to the work of John Kreng, who plays Jimmy and serves as stunt coordinator for the movie. He is the author of Fight Choreography: The Art of Non-Verbal Dialogue which is a must read for anyone involved with martial arts and action choreography. He created a Facebook group with the same title in which I am a proud member! And when I checked the credits,it was awesome to discover that Melissa Tracy and Cheryl Lewis,two top female stuntwomen, served as stunt doubles. Now I am really siked. My alter ego to become a stuntwomen has really been unleashed! The choreography was not over-the-top nor was it underplayed. It was just the right balance between the action and the pacing of the movie.
I found myself many times screaming at my computer screen, while cheering for Team Random, doing the B-Boy competitions and fight scenes,"Come on. Get him. Don't let him hit you. Awh man!" And who knew that John could be a comedian. The dry humor of his character was priceless. I found myself laughing and posting online several memorable quotes from the movie. The characters of the remaining cast members were very believable and no one character overshadowed the other. I would love to see a sequel! And be in it. So John, hint, hint, keep me in mind, okay? Great job to everyone involved with Battle B-Boy! You guys are definitely trailblazers.