Double Dragon
Double Dragon

Double Dragon

1994Movie96 minEnglish

Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and have a complete medallion so he can gain absolute power.

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IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic23/100
Google Users48%
Director: James YukichGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future New York City, the evil Shadow Khan seeks to control the world using mystical amulets. Two brothers, Jimmy and Billy Lee, who are martial arts experts, are the only ones who can stop him. They must master their fighting skills and come together to retrieve the other half of the Double Dragon amulet before Khan can unleash its full power.

Critical Reception

Double Dragon was a critical and commercial disappointment, widely panned for its nonsensical plot, poor acting, and uninspired action sequences. It failed to capture the spirit of its video game source material and is often cited as one of the worst video game adaptations.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and convoluted plot that fails to engage.
  • Performances are generally wooden, with little chemistry between the lead actors.
  • The action sequences lack creativity and are often difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointment, citing its weak story, poor acting, and lackluster fight scenes as major drawbacks. Many felt it was a poor adaptation of the beloved video game series.

Fun Fact

The film's director, James Yukich, was primarily known for his work directing music videos before taking on Double Dragon.

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