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Jean-Claude Van Damme gets a kick out of himself in this clever if barely competent action thriller, in which the likable Muscles from Brussels plays twin brothers separated at birth by a murderous Hong Kong crime syndicate. While the genial Chad lives the posh life as a California aerobics instructor, his sibling Alex chews fat cigars back in China, running a mahjong parlor and making some extra bucks as a smuggler. A quarter-century after being sent to different corners of the globe, they reunite and decide to seek vengeance against the cartel that killed their parents. From there the story and action set pieces are fairly predictable, but that hardly matters since the film's real appeal is in the amusing way the two Van Dammes deal with sibling rivalry, especially where women are concerned. Van Damme, seeking his box-office breakthrough at the time, might have received more of a commercial boost had this movie simply been directed with greater professionalism. The lighting, editing, and shot selection are often ridiculously below the standard of low-budget features. But Double Impact does have its compensations, especially in the casting of leather-clad Cory Everson and exemplary villain Bolo Yeung as a pair of killers who cross the twins' path. --Tom Keogh
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Cheese for the action junkie!,
By Greekfreak (Pusan Korea (South)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Double Impact (Widescreen) (DVD)
I remember this one like it was yesterday; one of the earliest Van Damme vehicles that actually involved something approaching a modest budget (well, they total two Mercedes in one scene) and a script!What this film did right was the inclusion of multiple villains, necessary not only because there are two Van Dammes, but because all of the classic martial arts films involved many enemies as well. Recurring VD villains include Peter Malota (the Spanish fighter in later film "The Quest"), whose blue-lit kickboxing scene with Jean-Claude is one of the best in recent memory, and famed "Enter The Dragon" baddie (and longtime martial arts staple) Bolo Yeung. It helps that Van Damme also has veteran character actor Geoffrey Lewis on board; that kind of gruff, Sam Elliott presence makes up for a lot of acting acumen that is lacking in the rest of the cast. Peter Scarfe stars as the embodiment of evil, and Alonna Shaw as the embodiment. The pacing is good; the script has some howlers, and the shooting locations are to die for. Look for a very early cameo by Julie Strain!
3.0 out of 5 stars
triple impact,
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This review is from: Double Impact (Widescreen) (DVD)
un bon film ou cory everson fait son apparition . jai vu ca ilya 10 ans et plus je m etais blesse un oeil lors de la projection .
4.0 out of 5 stars
Double your pleasure,double your fun!,
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This review is from: Double Impact (Widescreen) (DVD)
All apologies aside to an old gum commercial,this Aug./91 film Double Impact starring JCVD is an absolute kick! One of his more successful movies,and deservedly so,it has a solid supporting cast,is deftly directed and has good production values.The story opens in Hong Kong where one Paul Wagner(Andy Armstrong) and his business associate Nigel Griffith(Alan Scarfe)are unveiling a new tunnel connecting mainland China to Hong Kong(FYI:this is still British controlled Hong Kong).It was built with the help of money from a local gang headed by Raymond Zhang(Philip Chan).After the ceremony is over Paul,his wife,twin boys and their nanny head home.Paul's close friend Frank Avery(Geoffrey Lewis)follows them so far in his car then heads off home alone.Paul's car is ambushed farther along by Zhang and his gang members,with an assist from Griffith.Griffith has decided to take out his partner,take control of the bridge and split the future tunnel revenues with Zhang.Paul and his wife are killed but the nanny escapes with one of the twins(Alex) and Frank who appears on the scene for a brief encounter with the gang escapes with the other(Chad). The scene is 25 years later and in the States we find Chad who has been raised by Frank.Frank and Chad run a successful ballet and karate school.Chad is a fit young man,whose tastes are refined,especially in the clothing department where he prefers the brighter colours.Frank has never forgotten what happened and a PI has tracked down Chads brother Alex.Frank calls Chad into his office and breaks the news that he is not his uncle and that he has a twin brother in Hong Kong.Soon Frank and an incredulous Chad are off to the Orient. It is not a great reunion in Hong Kong between the brothers.Before they actually meet Chad is mistaken for his brother more than once.In fact Alex's girlfriend Danielle(Alonna Shaw)actually thinks Chad is Alex.As she is about to make Chad's day Alex walks in and gives Chad a wallop to the head.Frank comes in and straightens out the misunderstanding,along with an explanation of the boys past and the circumstances of why they were brought up they way they were.Alex is a street wise guy who smuggles for a living and frequently has had dealings with the gang boss Zhang.Alex's girlfriend by coincidence works for the boys fathers old backstabbing partner Griffith.She is in disbelief but agrees to keep her eyes peeled for any info she may come upon to verify the story Frank has told. As time progresses it becomes apparent to the boys and Danielle that there is indeed something rotten in Hong Kong and that Zhang and Griffith are behind it all,including the boys parents deaths.The boys along with Frank start with a series of interruptions in Zhangs trafficking of goods.They also make a shambles of a meeting of several gang bosses with Griffith and Zhang.Frank and the boys hide out in a remote part of Hong Kong but they are eventually discovered and flushed out. The movies' climax ends on board a large ocean freighter that Zhang has planned to ship drugs on to the States.First the brothers have to go up against Griffith and Zhangs top enforcers.Alex confronts Griffiths guard Kara(Corrina Everson)while Chad confronts Zhangs' Moon(Bolo Yeung).Once dispatched the boys then move onto the king pins themselves.Alex takes care of Zhang half way up a giant ship loader while Chad takes down Griffith with a drop of a ships container. Frank who had been tortured below decks comes above to reunite with the two brothers who have successfully beaten the odds to take back what was rightfully theirs. The action in Double Impact is fast and furious and Van Damme is in excellent form here portraying twins flawlessly.Again Van Damme has a solid supporting cast behind him with Clint Eastwoods favourite sidekick Geoffrey Lewis as Frank,Canadian veteran actor Alan Scarfe as the nasty Griffith,Phillip Chan does a fully in control villain as Zhang,Bolo Yeung returns here as Moon,Van Dammes ultimate nemesis in Bloodsport and bodybuilder Corrina Everson plays a great heavy as Kara.The plot is imaginative and moves at a good pace throughout and the stunt work is fantastic.A "holy smokes" moment to watch out for occurs at the beginning of the film when Chad has to take over a karate class dressed in his ballet teaching leotards(purple!).A student who is getting a bit out of hand challenges Chad.From a standing still position to a lightning kick to the face,and a return to his original posture,all in a seemingly split second,it is breathtaking to watch. In the technical department the movie itself is a very good print and is quite clear and crisp throughout.It is in its' original widescreen a/r of 1:85:1 and comes with no features except the trailer.The disc is one sided and comes in a thick keepcase. All in all one of Van Damme's better films which I give a solid four stars to.With a great cast and production values,along with a good script,this film is a solid winner.Recommended.
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