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Jiu Jitsu (2020)

Title: Jiu Jitsu
Rating: R
Directed by: Dimitri Logothetis
Written by: Dimitri Logothetis and Jim McGrath
Starring: Alain Moussi, Frank Grillo, JuJu Chan, Tony Jaa, and Nicolas Cage
Release Date: 11/20/2020
Running Time: 102 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Every six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission


Kickboxer: Retaliation (2018)*

Title: Kickboxer: Retaliation
Rating: R
Directed by: Dimitri Logothetis
Written by: Dimitri Logothetis
Starring: Alain Moussi, Jean-Claude van Damme, Christopher Lambert, Mike Tyson, and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
Release Date: 2/1/2018
Running Time: 110 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Kickboxer: Retaliation continues where Kickboxer:Vengeance left off. It has now been 12 months since Kurt Sloan left Thailand vowing never to return. We pickup the story in a crowded sports arena with cheering fans where Kurt is now in a new battle – A title bout for the MMA World Championship title. When Kurt returns back to the locker room he is met by a familiar face along with, what we are led to believe to be two US marshals who charge Kurt with a crime and is extradited back to Thailand in an illegal manner. At some point during the journey, Kurt is sedated and later wakes up in a dingy cell at an infamous prison in Bangkok, Thailand.

Kurt soon meets the masterminds behind his abduction and is told he needs to fight a new formidable foe named Mongkut, who is a beast of a man, standing at 6’8″ and weighing in around 400lbs of solid muscle. This is a specticle they know will bring in millions. Kurt is offered 2 million dollars to fight or face a life term behind bars, but Kurt is steadfast and just wants to go home…He will not put a price on human life for the pleasure of others. A bounty is placed on Kurt’s head, prompting other prisoners to take shots to help coerce him to fight, however, Kurt can certainly hold his own and is not phased at all by any of this , however, eventually, under duress, he is forced to fight.

Kurt does not fully comprehend the challenge he has ahead of him until he encounters the pure size and strength of the man named Mongkut. Through much pain and pure determination, Kurt is put through some of the most enduring training he has ever experienced to prepare him for the fight for his life.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see outtakes, bloopers, and other behind-the-scenes shots (including many where the cast dances and goofs around), and it ends with the start of a championship MMA bout between Kurt Sloan and a fighter named Shogun.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016)*

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Title: Kickboxer: Vengeance
Rating: NR
Directed by: John Stockwell
Written by: Dimitri Logothetis and Jim McGrath
Starring: Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi, Gina Carano, Georges St-Pierre and Jean-Claude Van Damme
Release Date: 9/2/2016
Running Time: 90 minutes

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IMDb

Eric and Kurt Sloane are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric’s shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Against Kurt’s concerns, Eric accepts a paid offer and travels to Thailand to challenge the Muay Thai champion Tong Po and fails with dire consequences. Kurt sets out for revenge. He trains with his brother’s mentor, Master Durand, for a Muay Thai fight against the merciless champion, Tong Po. Durand first thinks Kurt is impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po.


What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see a short side by side dance sequence where Alain Moussi recreates the dance moves of Jean-Claude Van Damme from the original Kickboxer movie.

 

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Memoriam: The producers wish to acknowledge the passing of Darren Shahlavi whose talent and hard work will be missed.

Special thanks to Frank for this submission