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Showdown In Little Tokyo [1991]
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On the DVD: There are no extras other than the trailer. The anamorphically enhanced 1.77:1 image offers a good transfer of a grainy print. The stereo sound is clear but for a modern action film seriously lacks impact: gunshots sound like a paper bag popping. --Gary S Dalkin
RRP: £13.99
Our Price: £2.97 (subject to change)
Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Showdown in Little Tokyo is a 1991 martial arts action comedy which, in pitting Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee as LA cops against Japanese drug dealers, plays like a B-movie Tango and Cash or Lethal Weapon 2 (both released just two years before). Between career highs in Rocky IV (1985) and Universal Soldier (1992) it looked as if Lundgren might make it big at the box-office, and clearly wanting to be the new Schwarzenegger he is here directed by Mark L Lester, who had earlier helmed Arnie's Commando (1985). In the event both actor and director headed for straight-to-video territory. The 75-minute running time suggests the studio lost confidence and seriously cut the movie though, as the space between the action is filled with nothing but cringe-inducing dialogue, thriller clichés and Lundgren "romancing" Tia Carrere, it still makes sense. Basing its title on John Carpenter's 1986 fantasy-comedy Big Trouble in Little China and anticipating Rush Hour (1998), Showdown in Little Tokyo alternates between crude tongue-in-cheek moments and action so ludicrous it's unintentionally hilarious . A camp disaster which simply defies belief, this is stupidly entertaining so-bad-its-good six-pack entertainment.
Hugely enjoyable!
Review date: 2008-07-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
Being a huge fan of Tia Carrere,and to enjoy a good old fashioned tale,were the reasons I bought this film.Dolph Lundgrun and Brandon Lee take on some really nasty Japanese Yakuza.The film doesn't take itself seriously though.I enjoyed it a lot,and loved the scene where the good guys get tortured,and have to rescue the gorgeous Tia from a burning end!Just enjoy it!
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Reviews
Brandon is the more talented "sidekick"
Review date: 2007-08-05 Rating: 6 out of 10
As common for films at that time, the plot in thin and the action is overflowing. I'm not going to spell out the plot for you (Amazon has already done that) but to put in my two cents: I thought it was entertaining.
It also makes it clear, that even though Brandon is pushed into the background behind muscleman Dolph Lundgren (he makes Lee come off like some average guy while we all know Brandon has a 6-pack of his own) it's Brandon who leaves an impression. He is the cat with his lashing kicks and quick comments, while Lundgren is more the Hulk who destroys everyting in it's path. Dolph is also the only one allowed to show off his defined torso and the one the girl goes for. That and a lot of other things make it obvious the makers wanted the film to revolve around him.
Now I'm not saying I don't like him (though he's too much bulk for me: the kind that crushes your back when embraced) but his talent is lacking in such a way that he still doesn't "own" the movie, like a good actor would've. Still it's entertaining and both Lundgren and Brandon fans won't be disappointed.
One Of Dolphs Better movies
Review date: 2002-11-27 Rating: 8 out of 10
I am a huge dolph lundgren fan and have seen all of his films barring one.this one is funny, action packed and has a decent story, but we all know that the story is not the movies strong point,the action sequences are! They are well coreographed and dolph and brandon make for a very humerous team but the love scenes are slightly cheesy.So what!, Showdown in little tokyo is pretty damn good and a lot of fun. I would strongly reccommend it to any action movie fan, rent before buying.
Showdown in Little Tokyo DVD
Review date: 2001-06-30 Rating: 8 out of 10
This is a Brandon Lee fan's dream. I was a little bit disappointed though, as the only extra on the DVD is the trailer. I had hoped for more. That said, it is well worth the money.
Very Entertaining
Review date: 2000-06-23 Rating: 8 out of 10
I bought this film not knowing what to expect. The fact Brandon Lee was in it drew my attention to it. I can safely say this film was far beter than I imagined. Many of the comments Brandon Lee makes are very amusing, a side of him I haven't seen in any other of his movies. I strongly recommend this film to any Brandon or Dolph fan!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Tia Carrere
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Toshirô Obata
Dolph Lundgren
Brandon Lee
Creators:
Dolph Lundgren (Primary Contributor)
Brandon Lee (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900123112
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2001-06-18
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 75 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1991-08-23
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: Japanese (Original Language)