O Desafio Final

When I first saw this movie, I soiled myself. Not only does it feature my favorite actor Don Niam, it also has my second favorite actor Todd Weinguard as Maniac Gang member #4. This movie contains Don Niam's hair which is probably the most significant thing to ever happen to theater. Ever. It should be required by law that everyone must watch this movie. I will definitely name my first,second, and fourth child Stingray. My third child will be named anus for obvious reasons. Anyways, I highly recommend this movie. If you want to cry, laugh, defecate on yourself, and become erect at the same time, see this movie. Please make a sequel Mr. Ho.

Rarely does one experience in the world of movie making a work that both shocks and enthralls. Undefeatable is a powerhouse. As is its sexy cast of butt kickin' martial arts ladies. The setting, University of Maryland gymnasium. The script, poetic. The action, jolting. The production, one that elicits comparison to a Lord of the Rings. The producers certainly make use of technology utilizing action photography techniques used in mega budget films like the Matrix.

Although not recommended for children, this feel good cinematic adventure gives new meaning to the integration of performance art and dismemberment.

Bravo! Rumors are swirling about the sequel 'Undefeatable II - Return of the Eyeballs'.

Cynthia Rothrock plays a street-fighter who teams up with a martial arts expert cop (John Miller) to avenge the death of her sister at the hands of a diabolical cage fighter who seemingly calls his wife "Mommy" and who snaps after his wife walks out on him, so he kills every woman who even looks like her. He also calls himself Stingray and spray paints red lines in his permed mullet. Oh boy, what can I say? I actually saw this martial arts gem when I was a teen, at the time it was merely a throwaway kung fu flick but with the You Tube revival of this movie, I eagerly awaited the June 16th DVD release and now that I have it, I can say, that paying the 10 dollars I paid, I got my money's worth. This thing is utterly surreal. One minute we see a woman talking to her shrink, than the curly haired psycho fighting a black guy, Rothrock fighting a guy with football pads and Sting Ray smashing a table and remembering how his mother deserted him for her boyfriend. All of this is done in the most incompetently hilarious fashion. This movie would merely be a lame kung fu take on 10 To Midnight, if it wasn't for the acting of Don Niam. Niam is about as subtle as a jackhammer, his eyes go to maximum density, his voice is soft spoken and every single moment he's on screen the movie is hands down funnier than any comedy ever made. For some reason he calls every redhead dresses like Niam's estranged wife, and for some reason everyone knows martial arts, whether it be Rothrock's sister to the female shrink. Don Niam is the movie, he's the reason the climatic fight is so funny. In fact had this movie featured a good actor the movie might've been offensive but with Niam, he somehow makes the unsavory material of rape, murder and eye gouging hilarious. Indeed George Carlin must have had this movie in mind when he said rape can be funny. Quality wise the movie is god-awful, the plot makes no sense, the production values rival 70s Kung Fu films (and this was made 20 years later) and the usually lively and likable Cynthia Rothrock seems to struggle to contain her contempt, of course that said she's easily the best actress in the cast. The fight sequences are admittedly decently handled, the choreography is generally decent, it's just the movie is so hokey, the film so badly made and dramatically lame that this is all for naught. As far as martial arts films go, this is bottom of the barrel, amateurish nonsense, but as unintentional comedies go, they don't come any funnier than this.

*1/2 Out of 4-(Poor)

From Pasto, Colombia Via: L. A. CA-CALI, COLOMBIA+ORLANDO, FL

As far back as I can remember, my Colombian mother always told me: "Ay, Mijo! If you don't habe someseen nice to say...don't say anyseeng!" Obviously, my Mom never saw "Undefeatable"! The only bright spot I could detect in the entire film is when Cynthia Rothrock's character is asked by police to identify the body of her dead sister. Amazingly, her reaction is extremely raw, powerful, realistic and very believable. She must have dug deep within herself to reference some personal tragedy.

Other than that, her overall performance is rather lackluster, to say the least...and she is the best "ACTOR" in the film, by far!

Perhaps a case could also be made for the natural, unenhanced martial arts sequences. They are a rather refreshing contrast to the slick, over-produced, sound effects and post-production embellished scenes we've gotten from both Hollywood and Hong Kong for decades.

Oh! And the music soundtrack is, at times, passable. (I'll bet it was borrowed from another film, though!) The Director is Godfrey Hall (Real name: Godfrey Ho). Apparently, the concept of Production Values was lost in translation, as they are appallingly abysmal.

I really wasn't in the mood for a "So bad it's really good" flick. Since 13 out of 19 reviews rated this 10* (Amazon and NF) I was expecting, at least, a solid 7* action movie. Boy, whatever you 10* raters ingested before seeing this...can you share some with me? 3.5* rounded up to 4*.....ENJOY! / DISFRUTELA?!?!

Any comments, questions or observations, in English or Español, are most welcome!

The mighty Godfrey Ho (hiding behind the name Hall here) proves once again just why he is held in such high esteem amongst bad movie lovers with this typically entertaining flick that features Kung Fu queen Cynthia Rothrock and surely one of the most memorable psychopaths ever committed to celluloid!

Said loony (played hilariously OTT by Don Niam) is raping, torturing, mutilating and killing women who bear any resemblance to his wife who quite understandably walked out on him due to his somewhat antisocial ways. One of his victims however, turns out predictably to be the feisty Ms Rothrock's sister thus prompting our high kicking heroine to seek revenge. Along the way she is helped by a good hearted cop (who also just happens to be a martial arts expert and muscle man to boot!)......In fact, oddly enough, everyone and their uncle in this flick seems to be adept at martial arts!

Yep, joyous action is very much on the bill here with some pretty good fight sequences including one in which our mad villain rips out some poor guys eyeballs and knocks him over an upper story of a car park (an excellent stunt) and of course the obligatory finale in which both macho male leads go toe to toe (after ripping off their shirts!) in the basement of a hospital.

Great fun from start to finish and amazingly for Ho, this is in fact a FULL, yes I repeat a FULL film, not a cut & paste effort(!!!) Truly, we are honoured Godfrey!