This article highlights some overlooked martial arts films that deserve more appreciation. It discusses the tendency to prioritize well-known stars and lasting impacts, overlooking hidden gems with equally thrilling action sequences.
The martial arts subgenre is packed, making it easy for some films to undeservedly be given less love or attention. Often, the films lost in the mix are those that don't have notable stars or a lasting impact behind them. Audiences are likely to prioritize films with the biggest martial artists over films starring lesser-known action movie stars, like One-Armed Boxer or The City of Violence.
However, these films have just as thrilling action sequences as the more well-known martial arts movies and are deserving of praise. Brushed aside sequels and movies led by actors who have yet to be established are just a few examples of overlooked martial arts films over the years. The release of martial arts films spans several decades and regions across the world, meaning there is almost always a new, underrated martial arts film waiting to be appreciated by audiences. 10 Showdown (1993) Directed by Robert Radler There are many similarities between The Karate Kid and Showdown, such as the relationship between Billy Blanks and Kenn Scott mirroring that of Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio. Still, there's just enough to separate the early '90s film and make it worthy of more appreciation. Showdown follows Blanks' character, a school janitor, and his efforts to turn the new student (Scott) into a martial arts prodigy to better defend himself from bullies. Showdown has all the makings of a beloved action film of the '90s with cheesy dialogue and memorable training sequences. In spite of its derived elements, Showdown has a lot of heart. The journey of Scott's character is inspiring and there's a compelling on-screen chemistry between him and Blanks. 9 One-Armed Boxer (1972) Directed by Jimmy Wang Yu In the late '60s, The One-Armed Swordsman, from the Shaw Brothers Studio, introduced the idea of a male anti-hero in wuxia films with a penchant for bloody fights against other
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