Why So Blu?

Wow, I didn't even watch the U.S. trailer but that's stupid.

/facepalm

robin2099

Holy cow. That almost looked like an exact remake with nothing changed. Heck, they even have one of the same leads from the original as a lead. Ah hell I'll see it anyway. Wish they brought back the hot sister from the first though.

Tarantino

That parkour is so shoehorned it that it looks ultra silly.

hanshotfirst1138

Yeah, why not go with "from the creator of?"

RocShemp

The international trailer makes it seem like an almost shot-for-shot remake of the first. The US trailer reveals that they merged the plot of the first film with set pieces from the sequel. Unless you're the kind of person that is violently allergic to subtitles, I can't say I see the point to this remake.

E Unit

No Michael Scott, no sale.

d2cheer

Umm...because no one watches foreign movies.

But seriously I really doubt many people know about the originals here in the US. If it wasn't for this site I wouldn't.

hanshotfirst1138

Subtitles man? I don't go to the movies to read! Next thing you'll be telling me I have to go to the movies to think! It's like these martial arts movies man! The plots are so hard to figure out! Two guys beating each other up? It hurts my brain man!

Solid Snake

Just noticed that the original films are on Amazon Instant Video, free with prime. So for those that haven't seen them... Check them out.

mrhan

The action choreography looks exactly the same; especially the scene where those dudes break in to Belle's apartment.

Dr. DVD

Loved the original, lots of non-stop action. Will most likely see this one out of respect for Paul Walker and because I have Movie Pass.

Glad to see they kept Yeti, even if he's a bit more muscular.

RocShemp

Isn't the new Yeti the big guy that fought Robert Downey, Jr. in Sherlock Holmes?

dex14

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Dan

That may be one of the worst posters ever.

dex14

They're really going for the "Paul Walker is in heaven" approach.

Rob V

looks like a good Netflix rental with a big bowl of popcorn. I always liked Paul Walker... most of his movies were fluff but always entertaining.

gp1086

Went tonight and had a good time with it. Was thoroughly entertained and enjoyed RZA's character. Full YouTube review below:

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Yavin

Walker, Belle and RZA have some good chemistry together, which adds to the fun of the pic -- it even helps make the dialog more palatable. Because it's all very campy: the dialog, the action, the whole package. It doesn't measure up to Banlieue 13, but as a standalone film, it is a decent thrill ride. At the very least, it reminds us why Walker was so well liked as an action lead.

3 out of 5.

My official review can be found here.

gp1086

Nice review and site! I like the way it's organized and presented.

Yavin

Thanks! I'm really glad to hear the positive feedback. I've been toiling away at it for months and months now out of pure passion. Looking forward to publishing my 100th review within the next couple of months.

RichC2

That's good to hear they kept the campiness of the original intact at least.

Solid Snake

Hrmmmmmm... That video could have picked a better image of you.

hanshotfirst1138

I haven't seen the original in a while, but I don't remember it being that campy.

Solid Snake

Nor do I.

Why So Blu?

I'll be skipping Brick Mansions. Why settle for a PG-13 remake when I can watch the first two original films in all their R rated glory?