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Return of the Kickfighter
The plot concerns a unit of US marines operating in the Vietnam war during 1970, with the movie opening on a raid in a village. After massacring the villagers, the marines steal the villages gold, much to the objection of their Vietnamese translator and guide. Skip forward past the credits sequence; it's now 15 years later, and members of the unit are getting murdered one by one. This leads to the former head of the group, now a high ranking military officer, announcing that the only person who is up to the job of finding out the identity of the killer is an Aussie, Major Brad Cooper.
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Plot Summary
A skilled martial artist is drawn back into the dangerous world of underground fighting after his mentor is murdered. He must use his formidable fighting skills to avenge his mentor's death and bring the responsible crime syndicate to justice. The film features intense fight sequences and a revenge-driven narrative.
Critical Reception
Return of the Kickfighter is a niche martial arts film that gained a cult following for its raw action and fight choreography. While not critically acclaimed by mainstream outlets, it is appreciated by fans of 1980s action cinema for its straightforward plot and impressive fight scenes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic and well-executed fight sequences.
Criticized for a predictable plot and thin character development.
Appeals to fans of classic martial arts films of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, but those that exist often highlight the film's impressive martial arts action as its strongest point, with some finding the plot secondary to the fight choreography.
Fun Fact
The film features choreography from legendary martial artist and actor Billy Blanks, who also stars in a supporting role.
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