Double Impact

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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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What could be better than Jean-Claude Van Damme in an explosively entertaining action extravaganza?Two of him! There's twice the excitement, twice the mayhem and twice the fun in this turbo-charged adventure that pushes the thrills into overdrive. Van Damme leaps into the dual roles of Chad and Alex Wagner, twin brothers who were separated after their parents' brutal murder. Years later, the two couldn't be more different: Chad is a slick Beverly Hills fitness instructor while Alex isa rough-and-tumble smuggler on the gritty streets of Hong Kong. But when fate throws them together again, Chad and Alex discover that there's one thing they have in common: they're both fighting machines! Determined to enact revenge on their parents' killers, the martial-arts experts kick, chop andshoot all the way to an electrifying final showdown aboard a gargantuan freighter in Hong Kong Harbor.

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Double Dynamite!.......2007-07-07

This is not necessarily my favorite genre of film, but I must say that it is a VERY impressive entertaining film. Jean-Claude Van Damme is SO believable as twin brothers that it is so easy to think that Van Damme has a twin in real life starring in a movie with him.
The martial arts and action is great, as well as a very unique storyline.
I especially enjoyed the (always) great Geoffery Lewis in this. He is a perfect casting choice as the body guard of the twins' late parents, then years later as a friend/partner/protector of the adult twins.
I've never even been a big fan of Van Damme's, but he is great in this. And, as two completely different people! It's very well scripted and very well directed, and the acting is very well done by everyone in the film.
The story is that, as imfants, the baby brothers are orphaned when their parents are murdered by a Chinese businessman and his American associate. Years later, the boys are now grown men, living completely seperate lives, unaware that the other exists until Geoffery Lewis' character brings them together to exact revenge on the people who murdered their parents, and to take back what is rightfully theirs.
This is a film I would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of this genre of film, and/or anyone who just wants to sit back, eat some popcorn and enjoy some great kick a** action and some awesome martial arts. This is definetly in the same league as any Bruce Lee flick, or any Jackie Chan film, if not better. It has all of the ingredients that this genre of film calls for: Action, adventure, martial arts fighting, murder, betrayal, double crossing, double dealing, revenge, and double Van Damme.
Not a movie that I would own, but one I would highly recommend. My only complaint was there were way too many head-butting scenes. Other than that, well, let's just say that this is a rare gem for the fans of martial arts/action films. Thank you.

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE & THAT IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY

should have done a doublemint twin commercial too.......2007-01-15

There are several reasons why this film is one of my fav Van Damme films ever, and 2 twin brothers played by Van Damme is just part of the reason. Double Impact also gives us a decent plot and some great baddies, including everyone's favorite "Bolo Young" who has played the villain in numerous films such as Bloodsport, Enter The Dragon, Breathing Fire and Tiger Claws to name a few.

Van Damme's two roles are identical twin brothers by appearance, yet completely opposite by personality. The one brother, Chad, has been raised in France & California, and looks like the Zack Morris of muscles. The o ther brother, Alex, is definetly the much cooler of the two, with a touch of bad guy in himself and much cooler talkin. The interaction between these two are fun to watch, and probably had some success in the film, since "Replicant" was made several years later, also starring 2 Van Damme's with opposite personalities.

Bolo Young fans may want this movie just for him. While he barely has any lines, if any (and he never does in any films), he's just a dirty guy in this flick. With a nasty facial scar and dressed in the bad guy black suit, his presence is known, leading up to final fight with the Zack Morris Van Damme. The fight is short, but sweet. Yes, we get to see his ridiculousy crazy pecks in action.

The rest of the movie is not bad, but nothing spectacular. For a B-movie, this is one of the better one's The acting is so-so and the script is eh. Directing, ediitng, lighting could have been better but thats what you get with a lower budget film. I think Van Damme fans will still be very pleased, and no doubt this is one of his more enjoyable films. Stay away from anything made after 2000 if you want great classic Van Damme, the earlier films are where its at, and Double Impact is a great choice.

One Damme Good Movie.......2006-05-19

This movie to me is a golden classic. You have one brother (Chad) a ladies guy that uses his martial arts to fight and the other brother (Alex) street [...] that uses guns and martial arts. Bother brothers played by Van Damme. I love this movie, probally my favorite Van Damme movie. Anyway The mother and Father are murdered and the twins are seperated. After years they finally come together to seek revenge on those who murdered their parents.

not the best.......2006-04-06

Usually Jean-Claude's films are excellent (except for Street Fighter)but there was something missing from this film.Its not that bad but not the best.I hope he gets back on his feet.

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Kung Fu fighting
Great Anime, Great Deal
Fatal faulk
If your a martial arts fan... you may not love this
First >_ <, Second @_@

Fatal Fury OVA - Double Impact
Starring: Fatal Fury
Manufacturer: Viz Video
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Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00005094M
Release Date: 2000-12-26

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These brief features--barely an hour apiece--continue the adventures of the Bogard Brothers, Terry and Andy, from the popular video game. In "Legend of the Hungry Wolf," the adolescent brothers witness the murder of their father by Geese Howard. After 10 years of intensive martial arts training, they're ready to seek revenge, but Master Tung will teach only one of them the secret Hurricane Punch. He chooses Terry, who draws strength from the chi of the Earth. Along the way, the brothers meet kickboxer Joe Higashi and Lily, the mysterious barroom queen. An injured Terry is traumatized when he loses a fight to evil German aristocrat Wolfgang Krauser in "New Battle." He binges on self-pity and scotch until his confidence is restored by a feisty kid and the ghosts of Master Tung and Lily. Ninja girl Mai Shiranui provides comic relief and jiggle interest. In both films, Andy and Joe rush precipitously into battle and get the cookies beaten out of them, leaving Terry to destroy the enemy. Although Terry kills Geese in "Hungry Wolf," he's alive at the end of "New Battle," leaving open the possibility of further sequels. Anime villains have more lives than cats. Not rated: suitable for ages 13 and up for considerable violence, alcohol use, and sexual humor. --Charles Solomon

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When their father is brutally murdered, Terry Bogard and his silver-haired brother Andy devote their lives to bare-knuckled street fighting techniques to avenge his death! Still, after ten years of training, will they be powerful enough to face their awesome enemies?

Customer Reviews:

Kung Fu fighting.......2007-08-24

Very good price for one dvd with 2 movies. And it is great 2 movies based on the fatal fury and king of fighters series of fighting games.

Great Anime, Great Deal.......2006-08-01

I enjoy anime where people fight in Giant Robots or fight with super powers. Fatal Fury Double Impact satifies the latter in a major way.

Fatal faulk.......2005-06-12

I like the video arcade games better then this second movie. Capcom needs some work.

If your a martial arts fan... you may not love this.......2005-05-31

If your a Fatal Fury fan... maybe you will. But I didn't. How this anime is considered one of the best completely escapes me. This collection has the first 2 Fatal Fury movies and I tell you they are both barely decent at best.

Anyway, the story for the first one is. Terry and Andy witness their father being killed by Geese Howard. Their later told to go away and train and return in 10 years to avenge their fathers death. Sounds interesting right. Too bad this first one suffers greatly from incredibly short fight scenes. There are no deep martial art, fisticuff fights in this. All of the battles are either one or two hit special moves... To include the final battle! The first one really isn't all that great.

The second movie. Which is longer than the first. Better than the first but not by much. Geese has a brother for no other reason except for entertainment purposes. He wants to beat the guy, who beat his brother. Sounds cool right. Well this chapter suffers from the same ailments as the first. Very short fight scenes, decided by one to three(oh wow, one move extra) moves. A battle between Terry and Andy should be epic. Not one kick and one punch, followed by 5 seconds of unseen action. And two special moves, yet again. The only thing that saves this from one star is the final battle. That's the saving grace and its actually a pretty good fight.

Fatal Fury is alright at best. I'll give the movies some credit. The second one has decent animation while the first one doesn't. To include both movies have a pretty decent soundtrack. However this is not enough to earn a decent rating from me. Next to far superior martial arts anime such as Baki the Grappler, Streetfighter V, and the SF movie. This really has nothing to offer. Don't let people tell you this is worth 50 bucks because they are lying to you. I know at least one website you can get this for at the most 20 bucks and less. Dont let these price gougers get you for this anime. Its barely worth 20 bucks.

First >_ <, Second @_@.......2004-06-15

The first Fatal Fury was very cheesy and the animation was off. It did not hold true to the characters in terms of looks and character (except Terry, of course).

Now, the second Fatal Fury was downright awesome. Terry, Tony, Andy, and Joe all are developed so beautifully and in such a great plot. I don't know who they got to do Krauser's character, but by gone, they did an excellent job. I love it that he was not so easily beat; it demonstrated how powerful he really was ('cause he was such a cheater in the game!)

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Customer Reviews:

Double Dynamite!.......2007-07-07

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE & THAT IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY

should have done a doublemint twin commercial too.......2007-01-15

One Damme Good Movie.......2006-05-19

not the best.......2006-04-06

Usually Jean-Claude's films are excellent (except for Street Fighter)but there was something missing from this film.Its not that bad but not the best.I hope he gets back on his feet.

Bad Movie Police Double Feature: Zombie Cop & Maximum Impact

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Bad Movie Police Double Feature: Zombie Cop & Maximum Impact
Starring: Bad Movie Police
Manufacturer: Bad Movie Police (Tempe Video)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000NJVXAO
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Bad Movie Police presents a double-dose of early '90s cult cinema from infamous director Lance Randas, available for the first time on DVD with newly-remastered picture & sound! ZOMBIE COP (1991): During a routine drug bust, a cop named Gill meets up with a Haitian voodoo doctor named Doctor Death. They shoot each other as Death is chanting a voodoo ritual, cursing Gill's existence for all time! Several nights later, Gill and Death both rise from their graves as members of the undead. Gill enlists the help of his human partner and together the duo track down the ghoulish Death, who is continuing his nefarious plans for world domination! MAXIMUM IMPACT (1992): Jerry Handley is an average guy living the American dream. But while on business in the city, Jerry's friend tries to set him up with a teenage prostitute held captive by a pimp s gang of thugs. Instead, Jerry befriends the girl, stealing her away. The ruthless gang raids Jerry's sleepy community in search of their property, killing Jerry's fianceé in the process. The murder triggers Jerry's deepest emotions, causing him to unlease his revenge upon the gang on their own terms!

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Double Dynamite!
WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE
should have done a doublemint twin commercial too
One Damme Good Movie
not the best

Double Impact [Region 2]
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Geoffrey Lewis , Alicia Stevenson , Paul Aylett , and Andy Armstrong
Director: Sheldon Lettich
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ASIN: B00004X07D

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Customer Reviews:

Double Dynamite!.......2007-07-07

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE & THAT IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY

should have done a doublemint twin commercial too.......2007-01-15

One Damme Good Movie.......2006-05-19

not the best.......2006-04-06

Usually Jean-Claude's films are excellent (except for Street Fighter)but there was something missing from this film.Its not that bad but not the best.I hope he gets back on his feet.

Double Impact Fitness, Vol. 2: Pilates Mat and Freestyle Weight Training

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Double Impact Fitness, Vol. 2: Pilates Mat and Freestyle Weight Training
Starring: Double Impact Fitness
Manufacturer: Double Impact
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Fitness | Fitness & Yoga | Genres | DVD | Video

Pilates | Fitness & Yoga | Genres | DVD | Video

Aerobics | Fitness & Yoga | Genres | DVD | Video

Stretching | Fitness & Yoga | Genres | DVD | Video

Weight Training | Fitness & Yoga | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B000067J0J
Release Date: 2002-08-20

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Double Dynamite!
WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE
should have done a doublemint twin commercial too
One Damme Good Movie
not the best

Double Impact [Region 2]
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Geoffrey Lewis , Alicia Stevenson , Paul Aylett , and Andy Armstrong
Director: Sheldon Lettich
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Action & Adventure | Genres | DVD | Video

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ASIN: B00004U0MI

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Customer Reviews:

Double Dynamite!.......2007-07-07

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE & THAT IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY

should have done a doublemint twin commercial too.......2007-01-15

One Damme Good Movie.......2006-05-19

not the best.......2006-04-06

Usually Jean-Claude's films are excellent (except for Street Fighter)but there was something missing from this film.Its not that bad but not the best.I hope he gets back on his feet.

Mistress Aradia in Double Impact By Gwenmedia

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Mistress Aradia in Double Impact By Gwenmedia

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Mistress Aradia-The Real Deal, is sure to bring a new level of excitement to the viewers. This statuesque, red-haired beauty brings a her own unique style of Dominance and submission into the dungeon setting. You'll not want to miss a minute of this stunning Dominatrix's performance!

2 Set Dvds : Double Impact & We Swallow -Long Hours

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2 Set Dvds : Double Impact & We Swallow -Long Hours

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These Dvds have the perfect babes that give you the long hours of Fun 10 to 14hrs. Ultimate Crazy fun from the front to the back of the A**.These babes take it all off!!! These girls take it up the A**! These bottom feeders will have you drooling at their perfectly shaped backs. You will for sure be left addicted to these dirty little A** cracks. Pull in behind and take her for a little ride, these babes like to take it from front and back doors!

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Double Dynamite!
WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE
should have done a doublemint twin commercial too
One Damme Good Movie
not the best

Double Impact [Region 2]
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme , Geoffrey Lewis , Alicia Stevenson , Paul Aylett , and Andy Armstrong
Director: Sheldon Lettich
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004RYIW

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Customer Reviews:

Double Dynamite!.......2007-07-07

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE FOR SHORE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE & THAT IS PUTTING IT LIGHTLY

should have done a doublemint twin commercial too.......2007-01-15

One Damme Good Movie.......2006-05-19

not the best.......2006-04-06

Usually Jean-Claude's films are excellent (except for Street Fighter)but there was something missing from this film.Its not that bad but not the best.I hope he gets back on his feet.

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