list http://www.spout.com/ Martial Arts Films recent group discussions Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/New_Jean_Claude_Van_Damme_Movie/456/38408/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: New Jean-Claude Van Damme Movie
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: Dr_Gor
Post Date: 12/15/2008 5:00:18 PM
Body: I just found about Jean-Claude Van Damme's new movie, JCVD. You guys might want to check it out, if you haven't already. ;) i 've heard really good things about it and I know for a fact that there is an excellent spin-kick right into someone's face.
]]>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:00:18 GMTNew Jean-Claude Van Damme MovieMartial Arts FilmsI just found about Jean-Claude Van Damme's new movie, JCVD. You guys might want to check it out, if you haven't already. ;) i 've heard really good things about it and I know for a fact that there is an excellent spin-kick right into someone's face. 12/15/2008 5:00:18 PMI just found about Jean-Claude Van Damme's new movie, JCVD. You guys might want to check it out, if you haven't already. ;) i 've heard really good things about it and I know for a fact that there is an excellent spin-kick right into someone's face. http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Chocolate/456/34110/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Chocolate
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: TheWorkingDead
Post Date: 8/19/2008 1:33:21 AM
Body: I promised I'd report back here once I saw Chocolate, the new film from the director of Ong Bak, and so that's what I'm doing. A lot of people have been hyping this movie, calling it's star the female Tony Jaa, or even more badass than Tony Jaa. Well, I can say that he needn't worry about his reputation. Don't get me wrong, Yanin Vismitananda is an awesome, impressive martial artist, but there wasn't much in this movie that was quite at the level of Ong Bak or The Protector's fight scenes. The plot had some potential, and was kinda fun, but as is usually typical of martial arts movies, the melodrama was incredibly overplayed and fairly leaden in contrast to the fight scenes. To make matters worse, I spotted more than a few instances of sped up frames, the bane of a true kung fu fan's existence(and I use the term Kung Fu as a catch-all for the genre, knowing full well that it isn't kung fu on display in this film). Of course, that's better than CGI choreography, but slightly worse than a wire, all of which are on display here. Still, while it isn't an essential addition to the genre, it is well worth the time spent, even if you only fast forward to the fight scenes. In fact, if you don't think this film is for you, I still suggest skimming through the movie to the final all out fight scene, involving Muy Thai, breakdancing, and some sweet samurai action. Very remniscent of the House of Blue Leaves fight in Kill Bill.
]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:33:21 GMTChocolateMartial Arts FilmsI promised I'd report back here once I saw Chocolate, the new film from the director of Ong Bak, and so that's what I'm doing. A lot of people have been hyping this movie, calling it's star the female Tony Jaa, or even more badass than Tony Jaa. Well, I can say that he needn't worry about his reputation. Don't get me wrong, Yanin Vismitananda is an awesome, impressive martial artist, but there wasn't much in this movie that was quite at the level of Ong Bak or The Protector's fight scenes. The plot had some potential, and was kinda fun, but as is usually typical of martial arts movies, the melodrama was incredibly overplayed and fairly leaden in contrast to the fight scenes. To make matters worse, I spotted more than a few instances of sped up frames, the bane of a true kung fu fan's existence(and I use the term Kung Fu as a catch-all for the genre, knowing full well that it isn't kung fu on display in this film). Of course, that's better than CGI choreography, but slightly worse than a wire, all of which are on display here. Still, while it isn't an essential addition to the genre, it is well worth the time spent, even if you only fast forward to the fight scenes. In fact, if you don't think this film is for you, I still suggest skimming through the movie to the final all out fight scene, involving Muy Thai, breakdancing, and some sweet samurai action. Very remniscent of the House of Blue Leaves fight in Kill Bill.8/19/2008 1:33:21 AMI promised I'd report back here once I saw Chocolate, the new film from the director of Ong Bak, and so that's what I'm doing. A lot of people have been hyping this movie, calling it's star the female Tony Jaa, or even more badass than Tony Jaa. Well, I can say that he needn't worry about his reputation. Don't get me wrong, Yanin Vismitananda is an awesome, impressive martial artist, but there wasn't much in this movie that was quite at the level of Ong Bak or The Protector's fight scenes. The plot had some potential, and was kinda fun, but as is usually typical of martial arts movies, the melodrama was incredibly overplayed and fairly leaden in contrast to the fight scenes. To make matters worse, I spotted more than a few instances of sped up frames, the bane of a true kung fu fan's existence(and I use the term Kung Fu as a catch-all for the genre, knowing full well that it isn't kung fu on display in this film). Of course, that's better than CGI choreography, but slightly worse than a wire, all of which are on display here. Still, while it isn't an essential addition to the genre, it is well worth the time spent, even if you only fast forward to the fight scenes. In fact, if you don't think this film is for you, I still suggest skimming through the movie to the final all out fight scene, involving Muy Thai, breakdancing, and some sweet samurai action. Very remniscent of the House of Blue Leaves fight in Kill Bill. http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Martial_Arts_that_are_unrepresented_in_Film/456/35084/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Martial Arts that are unrepresented in Film
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: rjsprague
Post Date: 9/12/2008 3:55:24 PM
Body: I was just thinking that there are probably quite a few martial arts that aren't represented in any films currently, or they are misrepresented to the public (for whatever reason). I was wondering if anyone can think of any in particular. My first thought was Aikido. While Steven Seagall is a higher ranking practitioner of Aikido, most of the stuff I've seen him do doesn't qualify in my mind as Aikido (at least not traditional). Hmm, can't thing of anything else off the top of my head right now.
]]>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:55:24 GMTMartial Arts that are unrepresented in FilmMartial Arts FilmsI was just thinking that there are probably quite a few martial arts that aren't represented in any films currently, or they are misrepresented to the public (for whatever reason). I was wondering if anyone can think of any in particular. My first thought was Aikido. While Steven Seagall is a higher ranking practitioner of Aikido, most of the stuff I've seen him do doesn't qualify in my mind as Aikido (at least not traditional). Hmm, can't thing of anything else off the top of my head right now.9/12/2008 3:55:24 PMI was just thinking that there are probably quite a few martial arts that aren't represented in any films currently, or they are misrepresented to the public (for whatever reason). I was wondering if anyone can think of any in particular. My first thought was Aikido. While Steven Seagall is a higher ranking practitioner of Aikido, most of the stuff I've seen him do doesn't qualify in my mind as Aikido (at least not traditional). Hmm, can't thing of anything else off the top of my head right now. http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Martial_Arts_starter_kit/456/33313/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Martial Arts starter kit
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: Dr_Gor
Post Date: 7/30/2008 9:59:44 PM
Body: This is sort of a selfish thread, but I figured it might be useful to anyone's who trying to get into the genre. As for me, I have seen Crouching Tiger, House of Flying Daggers, and several Jet Li and Jackie Chan movies on late night cable. I feel as though that is a pretty good start, but I know that's just the tip of the iceberg. What are the next steps? What are the best ones? What are the most acclaimed ones? Discuss...
]]>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:59:44 GMTMartial Arts starter kitMartial Arts FilmsThis is sort of a selfish thread, but I figured it might be useful to anyone's who trying to get into the genre. As for me, I have seen Crouching Tiger, House of Flying Daggers, and several Jet Li and Jackie Chan movies on late night cable. I feel as though that is a pretty good start, but I know that's just the tip of the iceberg. What are the next steps? What are the best ones? What are the most acclaimed ones? Discuss...7/30/2008 9:59:44 PMThis is sort of a selfish thread, but I figured it might be useful to anyone's who trying to get into the genre. As for me, I have seen Crouching Tiger, House of Flying Daggers, and several Jet Li and Jackie Chan movies on late night cable. I feel as though that is a pretty good start, but I know that's just the tip of the iceberg. What are the next steps? What are the best ones? What are the most acclaimed ones? Discuss... http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Best_Fights/456/19490/1/ShowPost.aspx Post Subject: Best Fights
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: Dr_Gor
Post Date: 9/7/2007 7:22:56 PM
Body: Pretty self explanatory, but what are your favorite fight scenes. The one that's currently occupying my attention is the capoeira fight scene in The Protector. The movie is pretty stupid, plot-wise, but the action is amazing. Every fight scene deserves to be on my list of best fights, but the capoeira one takes the cake. It's a beautiful, beautiful martial art, and I've always wanted to see it in action. And this film doesn't disappoint.
]]>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:22:56 GMTBest FightsMartial Arts FilmsPretty self explanatory, but what are your favorite fight scenes. The one that's currently occupying my attention is the capoeira fight scene in The Protector. The movie is pretty stupid, plot-wise, but the action is amazing. Every fight scene deserves to be on my list of best fights, but the capoeira one takes the cake. It's a beautiful, beautiful martial art, and I've always wanted to see it in action. And this film doesn't disappoint.9/7/2007 7:22:56 PMPretty self explanatory, but what are your favorite fight scenes. The one that's currently occupying my attention is the capoeira fight scene in The Protector. The movie is pretty stupid, plot-wise, but the action is amazing. Every fight scene deserves to be on my list of best fights, but the capoeira one takes the cake. It's a beautiful, beautiful martial art, and I've always wanted to see it in action. And this film doesn't disappoint. http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Funniest_MA_Films/456/19096/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Funniest MA Films.
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: TheWorkingDead
Post Date: 8/29/2007 11:09:48 AM
Body: Which martial arts film is the funniest you've ever seen? Why? :) Kung Pow comes to mind for me. The whole cow scene was just amazingly ridiculous. Really the whole film had me laughing. Good clean fun. Anyone else seen it?
]]>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:09:48 GMTFunniest MA Films.Martial Arts FilmsWhich martial arts film is the funniest you've ever seen? Why? :) Kung Pow comes to mind for me. The whole cow scene was just amazingly ridiculous. Really the whole film had me laughing. Good clean fun. Anyone else seen it? 8/29/2007 11:09:48 AMWhich martial arts film is the funniest you've ever seen? Why? :) Kung Pow comes to mind for me. The whole cow scene was just amazingly ridiculous. Really the whole film had me laughing. Good clean fun. Anyone else seen it? http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Favorite_Kung_Fu_Flick/456/19093/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Favorite Kung Fu Flick!
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: joem18b
Post Date: 8/29/2007 11:05:13 AM
Body: I really think for me right now that Fearless is my favorite. I really enjoy many of Jet Li's films (the ones I have seen). Fearless really had an excellent story, maybe because it was based on a real person, and (while I'm no movie expert) I get the feeling there were definitely shakespearian(sp?) elements to this martial arts epic. What is your current favorite martial arts film?
]]>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:05:13 GMTFavorite Kung Fu Flick!Martial Arts FilmsI really think for me right now that Fearless is my favorite. I really enjoy many of Jet Li's films (the ones I have seen). Fearless really had an excellent story, maybe because it was based on a real person, and (while I'm no movie expert) I get the feeling there were definitely shakespearian(sp?) elements to this martial arts epic. What is your current favorite martial arts film? 8/29/2007 11:05:13 AMI really think for me right now that Fearless is my favorite. I really enjoy many of Jet Li's films (the ones I have seen). Fearless really had an excellent story, maybe because it was based on a real person, and (while I'm no movie expert) I get the feeling there were definitely shakespearian(sp?) elements to this martial arts epic. What is your current favorite martial arts film? http://www.spout.com/groups/Martial_Arts_Films/Best_Martial_Artist_Actor/456/19094/1/ShowPost.aspxPost Subject: Best Martial Artist Actor!
Group Name: Martial Arts Films
Last Post By: Risselada
Post Date: 8/29/2007 11:07:40 AM
Body: So who do you folks think is the best martial artist turned actor? I mean Bruce Lee was an incredible martial artist, but was his acting really that good? Hmm. I'll reserve my response to this one after some more people have commented.
]]>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:07:40 GMTBest Martial Artist Actor!Martial Arts FilmsSo who do you folks think is the best martial artist turned actor? I mean Bruce Lee was an incredible martial artist, but was his acting really that good? Hmm. I'll reserve my response to this one after some more people have commented.8/29/2007 11:07:40 AMSo who do you folks think is the best martial artist turned actor? I mean Bruce Lee was an incredible martial artist, but was his acting really that good? Hmm. I'll reserve my response to this one after some more people have commented.