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NotAFakeReviewer21 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
You used your real names...bold move with no shame 😂

The movie is like one of those movies people make themselves and whack up on YouTube. It's weird and disjointed and while you can see where they were going with it you can't help but cringe the whole way through.

Indeed there is a Bollywood dance moment and its one of the displays of genuine talent here. One star for it and one star for the nunchuck usage because the star/writer/etc is obviously a skilled martial artist.
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3/10
What is this?
Agent1020 December 2021
So I stumbled onto this due to a recent podcast I listen to, and boy I wish I could relive the surreal hour and a half it took me to watch this film. When it comes to making some off the wall, bizarro movies, this can easily be added to the lexicon.

I gave this film a 3/10 because deep down, it is kinda ridiculous and thus, entertaining. We get Dalton Match-Stick-yes that is the character's actual name-on the trail of a criminal syndicate that is trying to control Hollywood. If you don't join them, you die. I'm sure they have other side projects but I was just laughing too hard at the premise and the scene where Match-Stick (the bad guy of course) shoots a guy on the toilet. Here is the grand twist....the leader of this criminal organization is Dalton's father, played by Mel Novak!

Wait, what is that you say? You mean that wasn't Mel? Then why was he in the early stages of the movie? Why is he in the trailer? Hopefully Mel didn't get hurt or something, but the guy is pushing 80. So after a few obvious scenes of Mel Novak it morphs into Stan Knight, who's hair should have gotten it's own movie credit. Amidst all this confusion there is an additional side story about Dalton and his partner Jake being connected due to Dalton's dad killing Jake's parents or something.... I don't know this is whole thing got ridiculous. Jake is also strange because he has an American name but he is desperately being played as Russian. Say what?!

I think it is pretty safe to say that Craig Robert Bruss-the auteur Everyman that gifted us this delight-has a real issue with Hollywood. You can also surmise that Bruss has a real affinity for East Asian women, for who in the world, especially in Hollywood, would think Bollywood actresses are just as bankable as Hollywood actresses. It's pretty obvious this was in there to give his girlfriend (or possibly wife) a major role in the film. Kudos to that, for you are definitely a better boyfriend or husband than most...the reviewer included.

Perhaps this was done in good fun, which I can get. Why fight to be like Hollywood when you can rebel and take the piss out of their overblown, boring version of cinema? I say this with no pretension...I would rather watch this train wreck than watch a 200 million dollar snore fest like Red Notice (shots fired Netflix!). At least they put some heart to it, regardless of the silliness.

Anyway, I can't wait for the sequel. Yes, there will be a sequel, and the photos look glorious! Hopefully they can figure out a way to shoehorn Shuny Bee in this, because it is obvious there is some crossover with this and Fight of Fury. By the way, watch Fight of Fury.

I can't believe I wrote this much about a 77-minute film. But then again, the bizarre/wackiness quotient on this movie is pretty darn high. Thank you Tubi!
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10/10
Like Michael Scarn but a real full length movie
cylemmulo8 December 2021
10/10 would watch 20 more times. So many great great moments in this. Michael Scarn in the flesh. Lots of nunchuck moments, great weird lines, weird story. I'm legit really excited that there is a sequel. Keep it goin.
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10/10
The Match-Stick Flame is now on multiple Networks!
craigbruss-62-1738097 January 2021
This Movie came out very well! Everyone worked very hard and this movie shows different styles of martial arts, Bollywood Dancing and a great Story! I've watched this movie on Tubi, Roku, Amazon and Flixhouse.
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10/10
Something for everyone
cschmae13 August 2022
Listen, you should watch this. Just watch, go in without any particular expectations and I promise you'll enjoy yourself.

Very earnest performances throughout.
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10/10
Amazing Action Thriller
vineetamaryprasad8 January 2021
Very classy movie that will have you at the edge of your seats. There's great acting with excellent martial arts fight scenes. There's even some Indian Bollywood dancing to add a multicultural touch to the movie. Well done.
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10/10
Enjoyed watching the movie.
cynthianjoek25 March 2022
Every one should see this fantastic movie. Craig Bruss has great martial art skills. This movie shows his many talents. I'm looking forward Craig's next movie.
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10/10
The Misfit and the Flame
mikethemisfitkoelzer5 August 2022
Had a blast getting all ninja with the team from The Matchstick Flame. Fun quirky movie with lots of fight scenes. The fights were a mix of styles kinda like the early UFC days. Looking forward to the sequel.
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