Prophet

THE PROPHET is an action thriller with sci-fi elements, starring the one and only Don "The Dragon" Wilson and directed by Fred Olen Ray. With a pedigree of that calibre, how could it possibly go wrong?

The answer is that it doesn't, and THE PROPHET does deliver the goods in fulfilling its aims, but it's not a particularly good movie regardless. Olen Ray has always been a cheapie director and that's no exception here, with little thought or sense having gone into location photography, staging, or storyline.

Still, as an action showcase for Wilson, this could be a lot worse. His acting is very poor but his fight scenes are a lot of fun, and there are plenty of them. Being an Olen Ray movie, the director also finds time for cameos from Barbara Steele and Robert Quarry, but most of the attention is on pneumatic starlet Alexander Keith, who has to be seen to be believed.

I was lucky enough to get an uncut copy of this flick . I will be honest, I wanted to see this flick because of Barbara Steele. Although I do like The Dragon. Naturally I felt there wasn't enough of Barbara. Also, I felt the director lost an opportunity to create a really great story. I felt the experiments on the children wasn't explored as deeply as it could have been. Overall, the film is a very good action flick. Lots of fun for a rainy afternoon. I recommend it for both fans of The Dragon and the Queen of Horror.

In the mystical land of B-movies, where martial arts meet sci-fi, lies "Prophet," a 1998 gem that's part brain-bending thriller, part flying fists extravaganza.

Let's start with the pros. The premise of "Prophet" isn't half bad, folks. It's a semi-decent sci-fi thriller that manages to blend tried and tested sci-fi ideas with ancient martial arts. Picture "Premonition" meets "Enter the Dragon," but on a shoestring budget. The action sequences are where this film shines brightest. The martial art choreography is surprisingly well done, delivering a flurry of punches and kicks that would make Bruce Lee proud. Even Don "The Dragon" Wilson manages to break free from his wooden reputation and deliver a performance that doesn't feel like he's reading cue cards off-camera.

But, oh boy, do we have some cons to unpack. First off, let's address the elephant in the room-or rather, the poorly written female lead. It's as if the casting director thought acting talent was measured by cup size. Her performance is about as convincing as a rubber chicken doing Shakespeare. We're not sure if she's supposed to be a kick-ass agent or eye candy, but either way, it's a swing and a miss.

Then there's the story. Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good plot twist as much as the next cinephile, but "Prophet" feels like it was written on the back of a cocktail napkin during happy hour. The major hole in this plot was the premise that everyone needs to be eliminated? Who knows! Maybe the writers thought it sounded cool without bothering to explain why. It's like trying to follow a treasure map drawn by a toddler-it leads nowhere, and makes little sense.

Despite its flaws, "Prophet" manages to entertain in a guilty pleasure sort of way. It's like that movie you stumble upon late at night when you can't sleep, and suddenly you're sucked into a vortex of cheesy dialogue and over-the-top fight scenes. You know it's bad, but you can't look away.

In the end, "Prophet" is wild, ridiculous, and oddly captivating. So grab your popcorn, suspend your disbelief, and enjoy the ride. After all, as they say in the movies, "It's not the destination, it's the journey." And boy, is this journey a wild one.

i would like to see don teamed up with a hong kong movie crew that way we would all see his potential instead of van damn of the late eighties style... the only other thing that struck me about this movie is that it appears to be quite similar to a certain television series. But apart from that not a bad effort...alot better then his previous films *two thumbs up*

I am a big fan of Don "The Dragon" Wilson and when I saw this film in store I grab my money and I buy it. Where was lot of action ( I mean fights) to keep every action fan happy. Fighting choreography was good too. It's not the best "The Dragon" film but I recommend it.