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Wake Of Death
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List Price: $14.94
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Simon Yam, Philip Tan, Valerie Tian, Tony Schiena
Directed By: Cess Silvera, Philippe Martinez, Ringo Lam
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781404961036
Format: AC-3
ISBN: 1404961038
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2004-12-28
Running Time: 91
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Summary: Van Damme has grown
Comment: Now you know action/adventure actors are never highly regarded among the hollywood who's who. Yet after seeing this movie I've witnessed the growth of a superstar from one who just kicked butts to one who truly conveyed the screenwriter's and director's thoughts from the script to the screen. In other words he ROCKED and so did Yam. Loved the stunts too.
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Summary: Underrated actor-Van Damme Shines Again!!
Comment: His look fits the character. His reactions to family deaths are very realistic. Amazing stage presence with an underlying dark yet courageous feel to Van Damme's character.
Once again, Van Damme delivers a powerful tear jerking performance without over-acting his role. His costars arent too shabby either.
I have reviewed some of Van Damme's more recent films including " In Hell"
and one of my all time favorites from Van Damn "Until Death". The difference maker in his latest films is a creative director and producer who focus on believable characters that show vulnerability and human weakness that we all have to some extend in real life. In turn, the audience can relate to Van Damme's character in these movies because they are not "super human" and "far fetched" like the boring and repetitive Steven Seagal characters.
Let me say that I think Steven Seagal is a wonderful person in real life who participates in various charities. On the other hand, he needs to show more weaknesses and not be afraid to change his looks in his movies, IE: grow a beard or even wear some glasses for at least an hour of the movie.
Now, Van Damme isn't afraid to be "un-attractive" or even "un-likable" in his movies. That is the hallmark of a great actor.
I notice that many of the A list Hollywood actors "overact" their roles and yet, they manage to get nominated for starring in boring movies.
Van Damme delivers another excellent performance in this dark thriller without over acting.
I rate this movie 5 stars-
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Summary: Wake of a Career
Comment: Wake of Death is one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's latest attempts at dramatic acting. I have to admit, I grew up watching Van Damme and I like the guy. I would love to see him do a great serious film and revive his action film career. I think he could make a great action film if the right script and imaginative director came along.
Sadly, Jean-Claude is not as flexible as he was back in '89 (I'd love to see a gratuitous split shot now!) so the Wake of Death relies heavily on shootouts, car chases and dialogue. Dialogue has never been Jean-Claude's strong point. The film is a bit boring, overdramatic, far-fetched and lacks a satisfying conclusion. The direction by Philippe Martinez is stylish in places but ultimately comes up short in the really important parts: the action scenes.
I lucked out by getting the DVD for under $6. The film has possibilities and it got my expectations up but unfortunately it falls short.
Recommended for huge Van Damme fans only. Check out these films first: Hard Target/Sudden Death
Bloodsport
Timecop
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Summary: Not bad at all
Comment: This movie was pretty good. If you are a big fan like me, you'll enjoy it. All the emotion he poured into this movie can be deeply felt. If you have a family it hits you harder. You know the heartbreak & the rage you would feel, holding your dead spouse in your arms & wondering what happened to your child.
Van Damme is a different kind of actor, but a good one. Different is good & so was this movie. Not to mention that he's in exellent shape for a 44 yr. old. Looking forward to more movies.
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Summary: Best Van Damme movie ever, not saying much, I know.
Comment: Now in this movie, the director decided to focus on van damme's actin abilites. ???????? It's ok though, he gets by. Not very good acting by any means, but I would put him over some one like dmx or some of these non movie stars trying to be in movies today. I can only give it a 3.5/5 at best, but it got really gory and the movie was all the better for it. What do you expect when you are dealing with gangsters? If the very end was a little stronger and the action was filmed a bit better, I would probably say it was a great movie.
Sorry not to give anything away, but it is the first time I have ever been able to recommend a van damme movie and want you to go experience it for yourself.
The picture is very clear, sound quality in 5.1 is pretty good, and while the music isn't the greatest, just like the movie, it is pretty good. And the making of featurette is, well, interesting.
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