Katelynn Humbles, a Reading, Pennsylvania, native, is making waves in entertainment journalism as a freelance writer for CBR and Screen Rant.
Summary Martial arts movies have become known for their tough, usually disorganized tournaments in which so much is at stake, but the rules are vague or nonexistent. These competitions test the ultimate mettle of any fighter, his skills, endurance, and adaptability, all in the climactic showdowns of films. Whether set in otherworldly landscapes, underground arenas, or parodic backdrops, these fighting competitions can push the envelope of what martial arts can mean to cinema.
What has made Kumite so appealing to many is the mystery and element of danger, with fighters willing to take huge chances in an attempt to win. The unpredictability keeps both the participants and the audience on tenterhooks; nobody knows what happens next. Van Damme's portrayal of Dux as a man who does well in this maelstrom of unpredictability solidified Bloodsport as a martial arts classic; many more movies have tried to imitate it.
The tournament grounds are in Hot Shots! Part Deux is a playground of absurdity, whereas winning is less important than laughter derived from silly situations. It is in this farcical tournament that Topper Harley will take part -- the movie's devotion to its parody covers everything from Rambo to Bloodsport. Fans can only hope to see this parody come to life again with the potential of Hot Shots! Part 3.
*Availability in US Enter the Dragon is a popular martial artist movie starring Bruce Lee. The 1973 film focuses on a Shaolin martial artist who infiltrates an opium lord's fortress by pretending to be interested in a fighting tournament. Robert Clouse directed the film, which co-starred John Saxon, Jim Kelly, and Ahna Capri.
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