13-In-’13: EXCUSE To FIGHT FLICKS: Part I

Since It Was Initially Mentioned To Me By A Close Friend, My Mind has Been Fluttering About Like Mad Over This First 13–In–’13 Of…

…Well…

…2013.

Schlock’ish Action Is A True Passion Of Mine.

Always Has Been.

Since Early Childhood, I’ve Been Addicted To Flicks Where The Main Goal/Point Of The Whole Thing Is To Kick Someone’s Ass.

Period.

So…

…In That Regard…

…I Bring You My First Delving Into My Favorite…

“EXCUSE To FIGHT FLICKS“

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Today, I’ll Be Covering The Exploits Of THREE (3) Schlock’ish Action MASTERS:

CHUCK NORRIS

&

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

&

STEVEN SEAGAL

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My Honorable Mention To This “13–In–’13” Has Already Become A Schlock’ish Action Classic, And I Felt It Deserved To Be On This List In Some Way…

“THE EXPENDABLES 2“

(2012)

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And Now, For The 13.

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((#13))

“INVASION U.S.A.“

(1985)

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((#12))

“CYBORG“

(1989)

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((#11))

“MARKED FOR DEATH“

(1990)

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((#10))

“BREAKER! BREAKER!“

(1977)

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((#9))

“TIMECOP“

(1994)

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((#8))

“OUT FOR JUSTICE“

(1991)

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((#7))

“HARD TO KILL“

(1990)

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((#6))

“IN HELL“

(2003)

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(((#5)))

“SILENT RAGE“

(1982)

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(((#4)))

“HARD TARGET“

(1993)

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(((#3)))

“UNDER SIEGE“

(1992)

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(((#2)))

“LONE WOLF McQUADE“

(1983)

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(((((#1)))))

“FIREWALKER“

(1986)

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What Can I Say…

…These Flicks Make Me Smile.

Nothing Wrong With That, Right?!

RIGHT!!!

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I’ll Continue Tinkering With This Whole Concept.

For Now, I Just Wanted To Put Something Out That Would Make Y’all Smile A Bit.

Hope That’s A Big Ole…

MISSION: ACCOMPLISHED

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Action Sequel Double-Shot: “THE EXPENDABLES 2” and “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES” (2012)

Last Night, I Double-Dosed Myself On A Pair Of Action Sequels…

“THE EXPENDABLES 2“

(2012)

…And…

“THE DARK KNIGHT RISES“

(2012)

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I Can EASILY Say This…

“I Liked Both Flicks MORE Than Their Preceding Flicks, Fo SHO!“

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In Regard To…

“THE EXPENDABLES 2“

…It Was One Of The MOST FUN Hardcore Action Cheese-Fests I’ve Ever Experienced.

Period.

I Had A Total BLAST Giving It A Go!

Almost All Of My Classic Faves Were Present!

SYLVESTER STALLONE

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

BRUCE WILLIS

CHUCK NORRIS

DOLPH LUNDGREN

…And…

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

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WOOT!!!

Yeah.

It Was Fun, Fo Flippiddy-Flippin’ SHO!!!

And As For…

“THE DARK KNIGHT RISES“

…I Can Tell You Was BETTER Than…

“THE DARK KNIGHT“

…Though, Sadly, That’s Not Saying Too Much.

I Didn’t Like…

“THE DARK KNIGHT“

…And Felt That…

“THE DARK KNIGHT RISES“

…Was Fun, But Horribly OVER-LONG.

I Was Gearing-Up For A Big Finish…

…Only To Realize There Was Still An HOUR Left In It.

Sheesh.

BUT…

…It Was Pretty Entertaining.

I Liked It.

That’s About All I Did, Though.

I Haven’t Been Much Of A Fan Of This Batman Trilogy.

I Wanted To Be.

I Still Want To Be.

I’m Just, Ya Know, Kinda Not.

Oh Well.

Shit Happens.

My Bad.

ANYWAY.

You Know I Hate Spoilers, So I Won’t Delve Too Deeply Within These Two Flicks.

All I’ll Say Is The Same Thing I’ve Already Said…

…BOTH Were BETTER Than The Flicks That Preceded Them.

What More Could You Ask Of Me?!

What?!?

“THE EXPENDABLES 2“

…Was FUN.

“THE DARK KNIGHT RISES“

…Was FUN.

So, I Suppose Complaining Would Only Be Done In The Event Of An Argument.

Otherwise…

…Nah…

…I Won’t Complain.

I’ll Likely End-Up Owning Them Both.

Well…

…Okay…

…Perhaps I Won’t…

…But I’ll Buy Them For Someone Whom Has No Issues With Letting Me Borrow Them.

That Way I Don’t Feel Scummy Or Dirty.

I’ll Just Need Them Once A Year Or So.

That’s What I’m Banking-On, Anyway.

Sound Like A Plan To You?!

GREAT!!

It Does To Me, ALSO.

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VAN DAMME Double Shot: “DEATH WARRANT” (1990) and “DOUBLE IMPACT” (1991)

Well…

…Y’all Have My Brother To Thank For This One.

He Was Out Shopping…

…He Found This…

…And He Simply Had To Snag It For Me!

Nothing Like A Double Shot Of…

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

…To Get The Morning Started On The Good Foot, Ya Know?!

SURE YOU DO!!

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We Begin With…

“DEATH WARRANT“

(1990)

…Starring…

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

…With…

ROBERT GUILLAUME

…And…

PATRICK KILPATRICK

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In This Flick…

…VAN DAMME Plays A Police Detective Who’s Going Undercover To Find Out What’s Up In Regard To A String Of Murders.

The Thing Is…

…He’s Undercover Posing As An Inmate In A Maximum-Security Prison!!!

Sound Like Fun To Y’all?!

GOOD!!

FUN Is The Name Of The Game When We’re Talkin’ ’bout Some Serious…

…VAN DAMMEAGE!!!

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And Then We Have…

“DOUBLE IMPACT“

(1991)

…Starring…

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

…As…

…Oh Yeah…

…TWIN BROTHERS!

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That’s Right, My Peeps.

You Get A Double Dose Of VAN DAMME In The Same Flick!

He Plays Twin Brothers ALEX And CHAD Who Were Separated As Infants The Night Their Parents Were Murdered.

Now…

…The Two Are Back Together Again.

They’re Going After Those Whom Murdered Their Parents…

…And They’re Out To Kick Some Serious Arses!!!

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Now Who Could Turn That Down?!

EXACTLY!!

Only Movie Snobs Could Do That.

VAN DAMME Isn’t Going To Win An Oscar Anytime Soon…

…But He’s Won Many Awards In The Annals Of Movie CHEESYNESS!

(hehehe Fo SHO!)

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Alright, My Peeps…

…I Do Admit That Neither Of These Flicks Is A True Classic.

In Fact…

…Neither Of Them Are Even The Best VAN DAMME Flick.

So What Are They?!

They’re Exactly As I’ve Said, My Peeps.

They’re Pure CHEESY-FUN, That’s What!!

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Would I Recommend Either Of These Flicks To You As A “Must Watch” Type Of Flick?

Nah.

Not Really.

They’re A Regular Pant-Load Of Fun, Yes…

…But They’re Mainly For Those Who Appreciate Quality “B-Movies”, Ya Know?!

I Tend To Consider Any Movie Starring…

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME

…To Be A “B-Movie”…

…Which Is Why/How I’m Able To Enjoy Them So Much.

I Go Into Each One Not Expecting Very Much.

Just Cool Action/Adventure.

To Me…

…That’s Good Enough.

I’m All About Fun…

…And Cheese…

…And “B-Movies”…

…So Some Quality VAN DAMMEAGE Tends To Satisfy My Wants/Needs Very Well.

Could It Do The Same Thing For YOU?!

T’Is Possible, I Reckon!!

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Random Movie Mention: VAN DAMME Double Shot Edition: HARD TARGET (1993) and IN HELL (2003)

The Meat Of This “Double Shot Edition” Is The Random Mentioning Of My TWO Favorite Films Starring “The Muscles From Brussels” JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME. The 1ST Mention Goes To This Little Number, JOHN WOO’s 1993 Fun-Fest “HARD TARGET”!!! I Was One Of The Fortunate To Have Seen “HARD TARGET” Within DAYS Of It’s Initial Release, And It’s Honestly Been My FAVE-FAVE Of Ole JCVD’s Since. To ME, “HARD TARGET” Has ALWAYS Been The Most Fun AND The Most Well Put-Together Film In The JCVD Library. The Highlight Of This Film, However, Is NOT JCVD Himself. No, It’s The Combination Of WILFORD BRIMLEY As JCVD’s “Cajun” Uncle, And LANCE HENRIKSEN As The Flick’s BAD BAD BADDIE!!! Trust Me, My Peeps, It’s A PRICELESS 1990s ACTION-GEM!!!

Now, WHY Does 2003s “IN HELL” Belong On My “Double Shot Edition”??? Because JCVD Is Mostly Famous For Doing Those “Fighting Tournament Flicks” Like “BLOODSPORT” Or “KICKBOXER” Or “LIONHEART” Or “THE QUEST” etc etc Well Kiddies, “IN HELL” Is BY BY BY FAR The BEST Of The BEST Of JCVD’s Rather Old And Simple Fightin’ Flicks, Fo SHO!!! Sadly, For JCVD, No One Really Bothered To Watch “IN HELL” As I’m Pretty Sure Everyone Figured “Oh Sheesh, Here’s VAN DAMME With ANOTHER Of Those Cheesy/Crappy Fightin’ Flicks.” When, In All Sincerity, I Think Folks Should See “IN HELL” And Simply Forget About Some Of Those Past Transgressions. Trust Me, My Peeps, If You’ve Liked ANY Of JCVD’s “Tournament Styled Film Entries” Then “IN HELL” May Be That One Film You’ve Overlooked. Anything In The Name Of “Quality Cheesy Entertainment” Fo SHO Fo SHO!!! 😉