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Saw this movie when i was about 8, at the time it felt like a Grade A movie but refreshing my memory now it's a C Class movie at it's best!.. although RAJINI was amazing in it the movie had a childish treasure hunt story line able to be thought up at a coffee break. Even at that time coping with the horrible acting of the "Americans"(namely Brett Stimely and Anna Nicholas the main cast) Rajini still stood out and gave the movie a comical twist despite his co-stars in bloodstone. overall the story, the acting( except Rajini(I'm a fan thus there's a possible bias)), casting was just horrible. Would recommend for a Rajini fan but not for a movie fan.

The reason for watching this movie is, as you all know, this is the English movie starring Rajinikanth. It deals with a stolen rare gem stone called Bloodstone. It is very funny (as usual) to see how the Americans see India. Comparatively, this is far clean. The huge failure of this film discouraged more Indo-American collaboration. Otherwise, we should have more films, just like other (East) Asian-American mix.

Bloodstone is an action-adventure film directed by Dwight H. Little. The film stars Brett Stimely, Rajinikanth, Anna Nicholas, Charlie Brill and Christopher Neame.

A small-time thief slips a priceless jewel into the bag of American newlyweds travelling to India. The couple and their streetwise cabbie are followed by some thugs, who then abduct the wife.

The only reason to watch this film is probably Rajnikant who is considered as one of the biggest superstar in the South Indian film industry. Watching him acting in the western film is a superb feeling. The film has an average plot a predictable and stereotyped execution and equally predictable climax.

Acting in the film is decent and apart from Rajnikant who was as impressive as always is probably the main highlight of the film.

The only reason I found to watch this stereotyped predictable film is Rajnikant.

"Bloodstone" may be unknown to North American film buffs, but it was released with some fanfare in India, because the main character's sidekick is played by Rajnikanth, a South Indian mega star. Compared to the aplomb with which he plays his Tamil film roles, Rajnikanth is rather subdued as an autorickshaw driver in "Bloodstone". His fans will be disappointed as he takes a backseat to the lead character.

To non-Indian watchers, "Bloodstone" will come across as a run-of-the-mill adventure movie, albeit set in an exotic location. The title refers to a gem once owned by a Maharaja who put a curse on its future owners.

(Reviewed by Sundar Narayan)

Blood stone is one of the most awful English films to have been released. The trailer was featured for many months in theatres since it was rajni's 1st English film.

It was distributed & released with great fanfare by noted film director T.Rajendar. The film however bombed badly. It ran for hardly 2 weeks.

The reason is simple - amateurish plot, weak narration & poor performances. The hero is Sylvester Stallone's brother & his sidekick is rajini. The film was shot in India & featured many Indian junior artists.

Please do not waste time/money watching it - even on DVD.

One of the worst, but I just watched it for Neame. He was the only one that could act. Quite awful.

Sorry for the pun, but its true that Bloodstone is one of those forgotten films of the 80's. Most people who saw it in the theater then have forgotten they did and the movie disappeared from theaters never to be heard from again, that is until now. I, for one, was one of the people that forgot about this film. For years my memory of the film layed dormat, then one day I saw it on the shelf at one of our local DVD store. I was totally surprised to see it, so I picked it up. This DVD release by Image/Omega Entertainent is a beautiful release. Widescreen, digitally remastered, with plenty of special features. I was impressed. As for the movie, it brought back great memories. The story is your average adventure affair, much like Indiana Jones, Romancing The Stone, & Firewalker, but it does have many comical moments. The best part of the film is the police chief that speaks with a funny back of the throat voice. I found myself mimicking this voice for days after I saw the movie. The film was a pleasure with its adventure, off-the-wall humor, and exotic locations. If you like adventure films, give this lost gem a try, you shouldn't be disappointed. And for those of you who saw the movie, and can't remember...refresh your memory.

Oh, yes. We all know about Hollywood (Hey, does any movie come from Hollywood anymore?), right? Well, are you familiar with "Bollywood," which is like Hollywood, but in India? Many people are familiar with Bollywood, which brings me here today to talk about "Bloodstone."

It's an exciting, ride-of-your-life horror-action-adventure-thriller movie that just completely blows all those other Indian (or in this case, Eastern) movies out of the park into the dust. Just hearing about this movie makes me want to watch Indian films more often!

"Bloodstone" is one foreign film that must not be missed, especially if you are an Indian movie buff. I liked this movie from start...to finish!

The movie is quite interesting. Superstar Rajinikanth had acted without any hesitation although he is second hero.

This movie was shot in South India such as Bangalore, Madras, etc which will new treat to westerners.

Rajinikanth keep it up.

Film starring Brett stimely and Rajinikanth even more indian junior artists and shooting was done mainly in South India,a film yet need a good recognition in both Hollywood and kollywood. But due to its delayed release it's expectations were too lowered.A good classic for South Indian audiences and even with good plot and cast it failed to receive good response between Americans. Overall a great movie, especially if you've ever been to Tamil India! And even if you haven't, here's your chance to see what an American action movie can be like when filmed on the other side of the world! It's an exciting, ride-of-your-life horror-action-adventure-thriller movie that just completely blows all those other Indian (or in this case, Eastern) movies out of the park into the dust. Just hearing about this movie makes me want to watch Indian films more often!

"Bloodstone" is one foreign film that must not be missed, especially if you are an Indian movie buff. I liked this movie from start...to finish!

Competent action director, Dwight Little's, Nico Mastorakis scripted, delightfully exotic far-flung comedic adventure, while infrequently mentioned is, perhaps, one of the more neglected treasures in maverick filmmaker Mastorakis's frequently fantastic far out oeuvre! While this exciting, perfectly perilous yarn is 'colourfully' inspired by the whip-cracking wonder of Indiana Jones's ceaseless crusades and action comedy smash 'Romancing The Stone' it has quite the idiosyncratic personality of its own. The jewel in Bloodstone's crown is effervescent Tamil film icon, Rajinikanth as the slick-witted, speedily cab-driving, deadly knife throwing hero, Shyam Sabu.

What might have been a rather lacklustre imitation is in actuality quite an accomplished work of exhilaratingly escapist fiction. Bland newly-weds, the McVey's are barely into their honeymoon holiday when two unsavoury-looking goons proceed to aggressively pursue the couple, searching for the notorious, fantastically fabled Bloodstone. Unbeknownst to them, a stealthy minion of explicitly evil, double-dealing, national treasure nabbing despot, Van Hoeven (Christopher Neame) has surreptitiously placed said trinket into Mrs. McVey's (Anne Nicholas) travel bag! This subterfuge initiates a scintillating series of narrow escapes, bravura fight scenes and adrenalized, amusingly madcap chases. Dynamic Kollywood superstar, Rajinikanth making for a enigmatically quip-tastic, quick-fisted and not infrequently hilarious hero!

One of Arrow Videos more welcome restorations, Dwight Little's multifaceted actioner 'Bloodstone' is a fast-moving, exhilaratingly exotic 80s adventure. With its exquisite Indian setting and a truly priceless lead performance by, Rajinikanth, this kaleidoscopic, action-packed Blu-ray spectacular is a burnished B-Movie gem whose minor flaws only increases its lurid lustre!

My review was written in April 1989 after watching the movie on Forum video cassette.

Despite the exotic locale in India, "Bloodstone" is a pedestrian, uninvolving adventure pic that's understandably been released direct-to-video in the U. S. Pic was filmed prior to director Dwight Little's successful "Halloween 4". Stilted screenplay by Curt Allen and producer Nico Mastorakis concerns a huge, cursed ruby that's stolen by Jack Kehler for baddie Christopher Neame.

Brett Stimely is an ex-cop on his honeymoon with Anna Nicholas, a textile heiress, who becomes involved inthe chasing around action when Kehler secrets the stolen gem in Anna's tennis bag. Protagonists and their problems are dwarfed by scenic, remote locations including an impressive climax on a footbridge across roaring rapids.

Hero Stimely is stymied by dubbing of his dialog while co-star Nicholas looks nice but makes little impression in a stock role. Ditto transparent bad guy Neame, while the decision to cast Charlie Brill as the stumbling Indian police inspector is completely out-of-date and destroys credibility.

Tech credits are okay.