
Bloodsport - epic. Kickboxer - classic. The one where he's a twin - Eddie Murphy like skill. The one w/ the hockey ring (Sudden Impact) - amazing. Double Team - Dennis Rodman. The Quest - sucked but not his fault. Jean-Claude is a national treasure (I'm adopting him from Belgium). And in his most daring role yet, Jean-Claude lays it all on the line in JCVD by playing HIMSELF in present time.
Vunerable, dynamic, self-effacing, honest, the high leg kick thing - Jean-Claude is all these things and more in his performance of himself. Quite possibly, his BEST performance ever/ very close to when he beat Chong Li in Bloodsport.
JCVD is so amazing that I don't even know how to describe this movie. I can't. You just have to watch it. The whole time I was like, "I'm watching a mad genius at work. In 10 years, I will understand what this movie meant to me. JCVD is ahead of its time."
Once you'll see it, you'll understand. However, I must say this:
WARNING: PLOT SPOILER ALERT
The JCVD monologue is one of the most AMAZING pieces of cinematic work I have ever seen! The monologue is unbelivable for so many reasons! It was like Leo holding Kate in Titanic esque in epicness. THE MONOLOGUE IS AMAZING!
Thank you Susan for your very kind words. Much appreciated. We'll keep pointing out random things in pop culture to share with everyone. =)
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