Rapid Fire
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Movie Reviews of Rapid Fire
Movie Review: YOU SAW ME WACK THAT GUY RIGHT!
Summary: 5 Stars
Just like his father, Brandon Lee was tragically taken from us way too early. From the opening sequence we can see a little glimpse of Bruce Lee in him. Rapid fire is an excellent martial arts movie with some very good fight scenes and explosive action. Brandon Lee using only his hands as weapons unleashes his own fists of fury on the bad guys. Jake Lo witnesses a brutal killing by a drug boss played by Nick Mancuso and quickly realizes he is being hunted by mobsters and corrupt Federal agents. With nowhere to go, He is forced into helping an obsessed Chicago cop and his unit take down the drug cartel once and for all. With the help of the only cop he can trust, Jake Lo sets out to single handedly take down the drug boss for good.
What this movie lacks in dialogue it definitely makes up in action. I have read that some of the reviewers have had freezing problems with their discs; fortunately I have not encountered this problem. In my opinion the picture is very clear and the sound in Dolby Digital 4.0 is good but inconsistent and sound levels drop at certain times during the movie. This is pretty much a bare bones release, however there is a Brandon Lee profile, featurette and trailer but that's about it.
If you're a fan of martial arts or action movies check this one out, I'm sure it won't disappoint. If you're looking for the ultimate Brandon Lee film you must check out the "Crow". Due to Bruce Lee's untimely death in 1973 and Brandon's tragic death in 1993 we'll never see what this father and son martial arts duo could have done on screen together.
(RIP) Bruce and Miss You!!
DVD Features:
Brandon Lee profile
Featurette
Theatrical trailer
Anamorphic widescreen (aspect ratio 1.85:1)
Audio: English 4.0 Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround, Spanish Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English
Movie Review: Make way for Mr. Lee!!
Summary: 5 Stars
RAPID FIRE is definitely a kung fu movie classic, and right now, my favorite Brandon Lee movie (Just about to watch the rather under-recognized LASER MISSION.) Brandon Lee stars as college student/martial arts master Jake Lo, who refuses to join Chinese Democracy activists, since his father was murdered for the very same cause. Lo becomes entangled in a web of diaster when mafia druglord Antonio Serrano (Nick Mancuso) murders the chief distributor of a competing drug lord Kinman Tau (Tzi Ma, from RUSH HOUR)to get ahold of his drug trade. Lo has the unenviable misfortune of witnessing the whole damn thing and must join forces with crusty chicago cop Ryan (Powers Booth) and his beautiful partner (Kate Hodge) to take down both Serrano AND Tau. Once the action starts, it doesn't stop. I think the climatic battle between Brandon and asian bad guy Al Leong (whose had duels with guys like Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Willis) is this movies best and easily the best in '92, and finally one of the best ever. One of the quite abundant brawls even occurs on the chicago el, where Brandon and his opponent mostly just use steel rods as their weapons. A kung fu flick to be cherished by kung fu fans, as well as Brandon Lee fans all over the world. Buy this one right now, you won't regret it.Movie Review: Among the martial arts/action elite
Summary: 5 Stars
No matter how many times I watch this movie, it never seems to get old. Combining elements of American action shoot 'em ups with the chop-socky combat of the Hong Kong martial arts genre, "Rapid Fire" seems bent on squeezing as many action sequences as possible into its brisk 90-minute running time. However, in between fight scenes, the writers and director actually take time for little things like plot and character development, which are too often lacking in martial arts flicks (can you say Steven Seagal)? The main characters, Brandon Lee's reluctant crime fighter and Powers Boothe's grizzled cop, actually have some beliefs and internal conflicts that motivate their actions. And on top of that, there are some actors in this movie who can actually act! In the action department, the fight scenes are extremely well done, devoid of camera tricks, multiple angles, fancing directing, or any other gimmicks that distract from the fight scenes themselves. It seems the makers of this film knew what they had in Brandon Lee and let him and the other actors carry the action on their own, a decision that definitely paid off. Highly recommended for those who want a little brains to go with their action.Movie Review: the film itself
Summary: 5 Stars
For once a martial arts film that has a half decent plot and is not completely butchered by the Americans.Considering what the Americans have done to Brandon's other films (Legacy of Rage and Showdown in LT) I was impressed.
There's equity between the Asian and American actors and the film is enjoyable and furthermore, something you can sit through and not curse Western filmmaking.
The relationship between Brandon and Power's relationship makes for some interesting viewing and the acting is realistic for once and not overacted like in other flicks.
However, more importantly and let's face it, what we watch it for, are the martial arts sequences.
The one towards the end between Brandon and that small guy who comes down the stairs is brilliant - the choreography is great and the way Brandon works his hands is amazing.
Overall, a bloody good martial arts film featuring one of the best, after his father, and a must see for Lee fans.
Movie Review: Great lil action movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I was so into this movie. i loved the action, the acting and the fighting was wow. Brandon Lee really kicks ass in this movie an i loved every moment of it. The fight was AL T.(sorry i cant really remember the name) with the sheets on fire was an amazing little fight it showed skill of both Lee and AL t. The story was good and the backstory of Jake Lo's father is something i could have done without but i understand that characters need a backstory of some kind so i guess it works out. the fight with the 2 FBI men in the apartment was great and put a smile on my face, and the look that Lee gave in that scene when he stabs that one FBI guy show that he didn't want to do it and didn't want to kill anyone but did so in self-defense. This is a great little action flick, one of those good time action films that i love. I'm an action girl and this movie did it great.