Martial Law [VHS]

Martial Law [VHS]
by Steve Cohen

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Actor: Andy McCutcheon, Chad McQueen, Cynthia Rothrock, David Carradine, Philip Tan
Director: Steve Cohen
Cinematographer: John Huneck
Editor: Michael Thibault
Producer: Kurt Anderson
Producer: Pierre David
Producer: Richard Brandes
Writer: Richard Brandes
Producer: Robert W. Mann
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, NTSC
Running Time: 89 minutes
Release Date: 1997-10-06
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Publisher: Starz / Anchor Bay
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay

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Movie Review: wonderful
Summary: 4 Stars

I was rather impressed with this movie. After seeing the 2 sequals with Jeff Wincott (Martial Law 2 and Mission of Justice), I was doubtful about the 1st entry, since Chad Mcqueen is the star instead of Wincott. The bad boy alongside Johnny from Karate Kid, actually does a great job in this movie, playing a good cop. Cynthia Rothrock stars alongside, but her role is quite weak compared to most of her films. The real steal of the shows comes from the villain Dalton Rhodes, played by David Carradine (from the Kung Fu tv series).

Above all else, I really enjoyed the story in Martial Law. Sean Thompson's (McQueen) brother, Michael, is working under Dalton Rhodes, constantly screwing up and playing with fire. The family wrestling between Sean and Michael gets emotional and frustrating. Sean is trying to keep his brother out of harms way, but there are some that want to reveal that Michael's brother is a cop. Lots of suspense fill the movie which kept me very engaged.

I wouldn't say there is an abundant amount of fighting in Martial Law, but thats ok cause it doesn't really need it. The story can survive. The fight scenes though are good, but nothing above average. The idea of "Dim-Mak" is used in this film, which was introduced in Bloodsport as I recall. This is Dalton Rhodes favorite technique for killing off his opponenets.

David Carradine does a great job for a B-action movie villain. He comes off as a laid back guy, but in turn can wipe everyone off the map with his fists and/or guns. His honesty/word/loyalty are always questionable, and that adds to the suspense of the film.

Definetly an above average action movie, I would recommend getting this. Few martial art movie comes as close as this one, especially for a suspenseful story. The action is average, but overall Martial Law is just great.

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