Superfights: Onde a Ação Acontece

I found this video in a bargain bin for $1. That's about the real value of it. I only bought it because I wanted to see Keith Hackney, a former UFC fighter, try his hand at acting. His role is so small that he isn't given much of a chance to fail. Lucky for him because the others fail miserably. This movie is even worse than Ken Shamrock's 'Champions' if that means anything to you. The fights scenes are flashy but embarrassingly bad. They have some young guy wearing a long white wig and beard pretending to be an old Chinese Martial Arts master and it's hilarious.

Seasonal Films have a reputation of brining newcomers to films and the film makes the star look good. Take SUPERFIGHTS. Karate expert Brandon Gaines makes his film debut and in the beginning alone, he is impressive with his leg hopping a la Tan Tao-Liang. The plot is somewhat what you would hear about the pro wrestling circuit, but it is up to Gaines to solve it his way. Forget the plot and concentrate on the action sequences as they were magnificent. I give SUPERFIGHTS a 8 out of 10.

I studied under Master Cliff Lenderman who played one of the major roles in the movie. As a student of his at the time of the release, I was able to attend the local premier showing.

If you like all out, non-stop, fight action, with some incredibly talented fighters, you need to see this movie. If you like a good, solid story line, with plenty of human interest and a good old fashioned, boy-meets-girl story, you also need to see this movie.

I gave it three thumbs up!

I first watched this movie in the late 90's because one of the stars, Cliff Lenderman as "No Mercy Budokai", was my martial arts instructor. After watching it I immediately bought a copy. It is downright hilarious! I don't think the movie is supposed to be a comedy but it is seriously funny. The movie has some good fight scenes and the star is quite skilled at martial arts. Overall it's a decent movie despite the bad acting. The acting isn't so bad that it makes it painful to watch though. It has some good action, some hilarious and highly quotable lines, and it makes me laugh till I'm in tears. All my friends and family enjoyed this movie and we've watched it more than once. It does have a B-movie style and seems 1980's but it's definitely worth watching. One of the funniest martial arts movies I've seen, at least out of the ones that aren't supposed to be funny!

SUPERFIGHTS (***** out of *****)

In the history of martial arts cinema, there have been repeating symbols and themes. This is THE movie that employs these symbols and themes to perfection. The fights are stunningly choreographed, and the story compelling.

Many a person has said that this movie resembles The Karate Kid on steroids, but that is a most unfair comment. Superfights is about Jack Cody's growth as a human being.

Do yourself a favor, and SEE IT. RIGHT NOW.

Also Recommended: Bloodmoon

Not Recommended: The Karate Kid, Tigerheart