These movies are a quandary, for sure, and Im not even talking about the fuzzy logic of Timecop's time-travel. Let's be honest, they aren't great movies in a traditional way. Still, there is something undeniably watchable about both, Bloodsport most of all.. I had fond memories of it from my youth, and went into it expecting to be let-down dramatically, but I actually think I enjoyed it more than ever. Its cheesy-as-hell in some parts, but there is an earnestness to it that really gives you the feeling the people involved in it were doing it for the love. The action is solid, the acting is good when it needs to be and laughably bad when it doesn't, giving the viewer some highly quotable lines to break up the kumite scenes.Timecop was heralded as a classic JCVD movie, and I get what people like about it, but it overall didn't make me want to rewatch it anytime soon. It has decent action, slight gore (Sam Raimi's touch on it, no doubt), not so-bad-its-good dialogue, more just bad-is-bad overall, and remarkably decent effects for the time. Again though, there is an earnestness to it all that hooks you to a degree and makes it a good watch on Bluray. It also answers the long-pondered question, "what does Ferris Bueller's girlfriend look like naked"?The Bluray is what you'd expect it to be - a Bluray conversion of old, lower-budget flicks. They don't look amazingly crisp, but they look pretty darn good for the source material, and they look better than you've ever seen them. Add that both movies are priced extremely reasonably together, if you even have a slight love for either (and especially both), this is a no-brainer purchase.
I discovered Jean-Claude Van Damme just recently. In fact I watched my first Van Damme film this summer (Universal Soldier), and I was blown away. Thus, I have begun to buy as many Van Damme films I can find. Though he is not really an excellent actor, he is good at making the audience root for him. No matter how ridiculous his acting gets at time, you can't help but be on his side. At this point, I have watched Universal Solider, Universal Solider: Regeneration, JCVD, Kickboxer, and Replicant. When I found out that Bloodsport and Timecop would be put in the same Blu-ray for the very affordable price of 20 bucks, I pounced. I was not dissapointed. Bloodsport is Van Dammes' breakthrough film. It is the story of Frank Dux participating in the Kumite, while this story has by all means been debunked and Dux has been ousted as a fraud and a liar, this movie continues to be one of Van Damme's best performances. Timecop is the real gem here though. Out of all the Van Damme films I've seen, Timecop is one of the most enjoyable. I absolutely loved the movie and the sillines of it all. You should be warned that this a bare-bones release of both films and the quality of the movies is quite impressive. If you are a Van Damme fan, buy this set. It is completely worth the money.
Clearly Bloodsport is his best movie for what he does. He's a terrible actor and a moderately skilled martial artist, but what he does he does best. You end up hating the bad guys, and can't help but get excited as he rally's (at the end of every movie). Timecop is a throw away in my opinion-it was his highest grossing movie but Van Damme needed to stick with "fight" movies. Check out the rankings on IMDB and you'll see the same thing. Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Lionheart. The rest tried to go mainstream and any one of us could act better than him. Great to see this on blue-ray, a profound difference from the VHS. Even my wife enjoyed the movie (it helps he was Mr. Belgium I'm sure)....
Good movies, plenty of action. A good buy, 2 in one.
I am not going to review the films themselves rather how they look and sound on blu-ray.BLOODSPORT:being the older and cheaper of the two films you would expect it to have the worst video and audio and it has.The picture is fine though compared to dvd,could it be better,yes,but for the price i paid i don't think so.The audio in my opinion is worse than the video(i know its only DTS-HD 2.0)but i still had to adjust my system(which isn't the greatest i will admit)a lot to get the best sound possible.TIMECOP:the audio(5.1 DTS-HD) and video are good,easily way better than the dvd.The picture is really good thru out and it holds up well even with the more modern CGI effects.The opening scene in particular is excellent.I don't own either film on dvd but i have seen them a couple of times on dvd.So for 12/13 dollars they are worth getting especially if you are a JVC fan.
This review is for the blu-ray transfer of "Bloodsport" only--the picture quality, sound quality, etc.--not for how good the story or acting is, or not. "Bloodsport" has a beautiful picture, with very accurate colors (as with the flesh tones, for example), vivid colors, and it's very sharp. And this is a 1988 film. The audio is excellent as well. I'm very pleased with this purchase, which is an upgrade to the DVD I already owned.There are no extras with this blu-ray, but, yes, it does have a menu!GREAT job on this film's transfer via excellent Blu Ray remastering. A fine blu-ray, technically, for a 1988 film.I'm sorry, but I haven't viewed "Timecop" yet.
I love Jean Claude Van Damme so his movies too. Both titles are great, solid story
Bloodsport looks about as good as you can get at the moment and it's still a well made martial arts movie. My wife and I enjoyed it immensely with a few alcoholic beverages. Van Damme delivers in this one! Who cares if the acting is sometimes a bit off?
Plus acheté pour Bloodsport (quasi introuvable en Belgique ou pour le prix d'un rein) que Timecop. Un régal de retrouver un des meilleurs films de tournoi (ce n'est pas le scénario qui brille, on est d'accord, mais les scènes de combat sont un vrai régal) qui a en plus le mérite d'avoir lancé la carrière de notre sympathique JCVD. Plaisir aussi de le voir en vostfr, la traduction française étant plus que limite au niveau des dialogues et rend parfois insupportable de racisme le personnage de Jackson. Comique aussi de voir Forest Withaker, alors débutant, jouer au côté de Van Damme.Le bluray tourne parfaitement (je les lis sur PS3 européenne), image correcte (adieu ma VHS :-)) et surtout plaisir de revoir un film qui a bercé mes 11 ans.
Bloodsport is a classic a great character Chong Li is acted by Bolo Yong who stars also in enter the dragon with Bruce Lee and in Van Dammes Double Impact and yes it plays on North America Blu Ray players
Excelente compra!!
two great films
incluye subtitulos en español.gran precio de estas dos pequeñas joyas del cine.una calidad y un precio muy recomendable.
