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American Samurai [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Phil (Bristol)
Review date: 2007-06-15 Rating: 4 out of 10
I first watched this film years and years ago when it was on Sky and I loved it. The fight scenes were gruesome and all in all it was very entertaining. Then low and behold, I managed to track down this DVD which, I must say is a travesty. They've dubbed the word "dick". A word that's been used in mainstream television and would barely give a film or television programme more than a "PG" rating. This film when originally released was certificate "18" because of the violent nature of the fight scenes. Unfortunately dubbing aside, which was very amusuing, the fight scenes are butchered to such an extent that you barely know what one combatent has done to the other. If you watched it years ago and would like to see it again, get it by all means but don't expect too much. If you've never seen it before, bare in mind that this DVD isn't as good as the original film and cannot really do it justice.
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Reviews
Not much action from Mark...
Review date: 2004-10-14 Rating: 4 out of 10
I was prepared to bite my tongue in watching this one, as it features ol' fave Dave Bradley and Mark Dacascos - the reason behind me purchasing this. However, ropey plot & acting aside - the fight scenes weren't all that. 97% of fight scenes were swordplay (involving Bradley) & Mark doesnt have the chance the display the skills we know he has. Better worth checking out his best role to date - Mani in Brotherhood of the Wolf. He doesnt have a lot of lines, but the film is excellently scripted, acted and the fight scenes beautifully choregraphed. Only purchase American Samurai if love Bradley & enjoy people getting killed with sharp things.
This is not the same film that is offered on VHS Video!
Review date: 2002-03-04 Rating: 2 out of 10
I purchased this film expecting a DVD copy of American Samurai that was linked to the video version. They are not the same film although they do share the same title.
The good American Samurai with the wicked fight scenes stars David Bradley and is on VHS Video. This DVD is a poor film and has very little combat in it, it is like a bad version of Die Hard or Lethal Weapon. If you are looking for Mortal Kombat areana style martial arts then purchase the video.
Rough Martial Arts!
Review date: 2001-01-10 Rating: 8 out of 10
This is a pure martial arts adrenaline session! The script and plot is a little corney, but hey, who cares? That is the only reason i've given this 4 stars. The fight scenes are top notch! Proper gorey, NO HOLDS BARRED!
A must for martial arts fans and also for Dacascos fans.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Mark Dacascos
Valarie Trapp
Rex Ryon
John Fujioka
David Bradley
Creators:
David Bradley (Primary Contributor)
Mark Dacascos (Primary Contributor)
David Gurfinkel (Cinematographer)
Sebastian Serrell-Watts (Editor)
Shlomo Chazan (Editor)
Allan Greenblatt (Producer)
Karen Arbeeny (Producer)
John Corcoran (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 9781419810022
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 1419810022
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC,
Release date: 2005-12-06
Universal product code (UPC): 012569703308
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 94 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1992
Language: English (Original Language)