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Left for Dead (2005)
not bad. a good watch
Lets get one thing straight from the get go, this is a Martial Arts action film, so the plot is not all that important, however work should of been done on this aspect of the film, as it is lacking even considering the genre. But that said the action is what people will be most interested in. It is a mixed bag of fighting action. Some sections here and there are well done and its obvious there is a lot of talent in the film, however here come the faults
. The speed of the fights can be slow and lack energy, in part due to the performers and also the director. When a fight is shot in a certain way allowing you to see more of the action akin to Hong Kong style, camera speed is very important as it is easier to see the pace with longer cuts and wider angles. Quite a lot of the fighting falls into the 'pitter patter' form. There is not a lot of contact made and some people seem afraid to hit each other. This is a fight scene, not a toy fight and there is a distinct difference. There are quite a few misses in the fights when air can be seen, this is a kindergarten error, it also takes any viewer away from the sub-reality films create and an illusion is broken. Also two actors playing main parts are just painfully bad at fighting. One of them also looks some what similar to a hamster!
I know this may seem like a harsh review, but its true and I think its important not to sugar coat things to much, so giving the film makers a chance to improve.(well maybe not the hamster comment.
Dubbed & Dangerous (2001)
Really disappointed
I decided to buy this film because I had read a few good reviews about
it, but when I watched it I was thoroughly disappointed. The acting,
action and direction is all very amateur . There is
some improvement in the third film, 'Dubbed and Dangerous 3' picture
quality wise, but the film is still very 'student' looking. Ara himself
doesn't look too bad as far as his Martial Arts skills go, but the
people he uses to play henchman have none what so ever. Seems to me
like a ploy to make himself look better. Please do not waste your time
with these films. Not worth the money. I am all for independent action
cinema, but there is a lot better out there than this.