Blood and Bone

The first two reviews read and sound like professional critics who get paid to do this. Who really knows? But I have seen this movie and I`m a regular movie watcher. In short believe EVERYTHING they say. If you want to know what this movie has to offer just read their reviews. They nail it cold. This is a fantastic movie. I was extremely skeptical about this movie at first. As most should be. C'mon I know you thought it too. The cover screams B-movie...LOL. Most B movies are crap that make no sense at all but the fight scenes may be good. I know some of you know what I'm talking about. This movie actually has a story that puts Bone into the fighting positions that MAKE SENSE to us all. You won't ask yourself the silly questions of why is he there, how did he get into this situation or why does he have to fight this guy. Don't lie I know you ask these questions too when watching movies....LOL. And the best thing is that all the martial arts moves are truly legit. No wire work here or unbelievable fight scenes that are completely absurd. I will buy this movie when released. If you like solid martial arts movies with a true story do not hesitate to buy this film. Like the other reviews say. You will not be disappointed.

Good marital art movie

Great movie all the way through

Sent to son in prison he loved it

The opening sequence of this movie is enough to catch anyone's attention. But it also has a real heart, a soul, and an excellent ending. In my opinion, the best street fighting movie of them all. I still don't understand why Michael Jai White didn't become a bigger star, but maybe it's the roles he was offered/accepted. I wanted to watch this movie again with a buddy, but he didn't have a DVD player. So, he pulled the trigger on renting it via a streaming service, and at the end said, "That was definitely worth the rent".Update: My wife has been watching some violent movies lately, like Guardians of the Galaxy, The Mandalorian, and untold amount of murder mysteries. We didn't get through about a fifth of the film before she said "this is too rough for me, sweetie". So, keep it between the blokes is my suggestion! Ah, another comes to mind - when Pretty Boy Mullins utters those words when asked if he would like to change out of his suit for the fight... "For what?" Then there's that little raspberry, as if more disrespect has to be piled on. Actually his first line, "Then I'll beat you where you stand" resounds beautifully, as much as is does taking away any possibility of Bone not engaging in a bout with him. But you don't actually see Price say the whole line, as he comes out of the shadows. Sheesh, I should stop, I could write about this movie all evening!

Charles Bronson's Hard Times (one of his best)meets Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider in this terrific Michael Jai White film. I had no expectations when I watched it,and so I was truly blown away by the story and martial arts choreography.Other reviewers have summarised the plot well, so I will not deal with details. The real surprise comes in the extras dealing with the choreography. The fight scenes, which are beautifully done, are not stopped,cropped or messed up by camera tricks. Some of the moves, which I thought were wire-work(which I hate)were actully Micheal Jai White's amazing skill, no wires.I have studied martial arts for 49 years, and been a fan of martial arts from Five Fingers of Death, Samurai films-Mifune through Zato Ichi in the 1960s until the present. This film I hope is the start of a trend, where excellent martial artists, who are also excellent actors, put their skill on the screenI agree with other reviewers, this film deserved a theatrical release. It is far better than most of the CGI, wire-work films that pass for action these days.JA in Santa Fe

Very Cool movie

I have been waiting for this straight-to-dvd movie, ever since I read a quick caption about it, in a MMA magazine. Not to mention, seeing previews for it on Spike TV, during the premiere of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights. First off, the lead actor, Michael Jai White. A multi-facated actor who DOESN'T just have to do movies of this sort, to make up his movie resume. He has been in countless, diverse, projects in his career. Second, Actual Martial Arts Credibility. Seven Black Belts in seven different styles, and still has the capacity to learn more. Third, this is the about movie. The plot: Reminds me of Kung Fu(David Carradine R.I.P.), wanderer comes out of nowhere with a shawdowy past, who uses his martial art skills, both physically and mentally, to right wrongs. But the twist is, it is not "cookie-cutter". Great Action, Great supporting cast(i.e., Nona Gaye, Eamon Walker, etc.), Hard-core MMA cameos(i.e., Gina Carano, Kimbo Slice, Bob Sapp, etc.) If you don't get this dvd, then YOU need to be kicked in the face.