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Born Invincible
A very arrogant white haired Tai Chi martial artist and two of his cronies wreaks havoc in a small village, terrorizing people and their families. Three local heroes team up to defeat the villainous three, but they have to find a secret weak point, which the Tai Chi master can choose and change at will.
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Plot Summary
A skilled but disillusioned former boxer, now working as a bodyguard, gets pulled back into the dangerous world of underground fighting. He must confront his past and his own demons as he tries to protect a young prodigy from the same fate he narrowly escaped.
Critical Reception
Born Invincible received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly James Earl Jones, but finding the plot somewhat formulaic. Audiences appreciated the gritty action sequences and the underlying themes of redemption.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong lead performances, especially from James Earl Jones.
Noted for its intense, albeit predictable, fight choreography.
The narrative was often seen as too derivative of other boxing films.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
Although James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman would go on to become legendary actors, this film predates their major widespread fame and was an earlier collaboration for the two performers.
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