Savate

A former French Special Forces operative, now working as a bodyguard, is drawn into a dangerous underworld when he must protect a young woman targeted by a ruthless crime syndicate. He uses his formidable hand-to-hand combat skills to battle the mobsters who are determined to eliminate them both.

Savate received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though its action sequences, particularly Olivier Gruner's martial arts prowess, were sometimes highlighted as a positive aspect.

• Praised for its energetic fight choreography and Olivier Gruner's performance.
• Criticized for a generic and uninspired storyline.
• Seen as a typical direct-to-video action film of the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available often note the film's competent action sequences and Gruner's martial arts skills, while acknowledging the clichéd plot and lack of originality.

Savate is a French martial art that emphasizes kicking, and Olivier Gruner, who stars in the film, is a black belt in Savate and has incorporated it into his fight choreography in many of his films.