Bloodstone

Saw this movie when i was about 8, at the time it felt like a Grade A movie but refreshing my memory now it's a C Class movie at it's best!.. although RAJINI was amazing in it the movie had a childish treasure hunt story line able to be thought up at a coffee break. Even at that time coping with the horrible acting of the "Americans"(namely Brett Stimely and Anna Nicholas the main cast) Rajini still stood out and gave the movie a comical twist despite his co-stars in bloodstone. overall the story, the acting( except Rajini(I'm a fan thus there's a possible bias)), casting was just horrible. Would recommend for a Rajini fan but not for a movie fan.

The movie is quite interesting. Superstar Rajinikanth had acted without any hesitation although he is second hero.

This movie was shot in South India such as Bangalore, Madras, etc which will new treat to westerners.

Rajinikanth keep it up.

"Bloodstone" may be unknown to North American film buffs, but it was released with some fanfare in India, because the main character's sidekick is played by Rajnikanth, a South Indian mega star. Compared to the aplomb with which he plays his Tamil film roles, Rajnikanth is rather subdued as an autorickshaw driver in "Bloodstone". His fans will be disappointed as he takes a backseat to the lead character.

To non-Indian watchers, "Bloodstone" will come across as a run-of-the-mill adventure movie, albeit set in an exotic location. The title refers to a gem once owned by a Maharaja who put a curse on its future owners.

(Reviewed by Sundar Narayan)

My review was written in April 1989 after watching the movie on Forum video cassette.

Despite the exotic locale in India, "Bloodstone" is a pedestrian, uninvolving adventure pic that's understandably been released direct-to-video in the U. S. Pic was filmed prior to director Dwight Little's successful "Halloween 4". Stilted screenplay by Curt Allen and producer Nico Mastorakis concerns a huge, cursed ruby that's stolen by Jack Kehler for baddie Christopher Neame.

Brett Stimely is an ex-cop on his honeymoon with Anna Nicholas, a textile heiress, who becomes involved inthe chasing around action when Kehler secrets the stolen gem in Anna's tennis bag. Protagonists and their problems are dwarfed by scenic, remote locations including an impressive climax on a footbridge across roaring rapids.

Hero Stimely is stymied by dubbing of his dialog while co-star Nicholas looks nice but makes little impression in a stock role. Ditto transparent bad guy Neame, while the decision to cast Charlie Brill as the stumbling Indian police inspector is completely out-of-date and destroys credibility.

Tech credits are okay.

Bloodstone is an action-adventure film directed by Dwight H. Little. The film stars Brett Stimely, Rajinikanth, Anna Nicholas, Charlie Brill and Christopher Neame.

A small-time thief slips a priceless jewel into the bag of American newlyweds travelling to India. The couple and their streetwise cabbie are followed by some thugs, who then abduct the wife.

The only reason to watch this film is probably Rajnikant who is considered as one of the biggest superstar in the South Indian film industry. Watching him acting in the western film is a superb feeling. The film has an average plot a predictable and stereotyped execution and equally predictable climax.

Acting in the film is decent and apart from Rajnikant who was as impressive as always is probably the main highlight of the film.

The only reason I found to watch this stereotyped predictable film is Rajnikant.