One of the least-known Jackie Chan films includes American full-contact legend Bill "Superfoot "Wallace as the villain in The Protector. What do you think of the fight scene?
One of the least-known Jackie Chan films includes American full-contact legend Bill "Superfoot "Wallace as the villain in The Protector. What do you think of the fight scene?
4 comments:
Ha,ha,ha
You gotta love all the props and stunts...
My friend trained at a Karate Dojo in Indiana and Bill Wallace used to come in and spar with the students. When my friend sparred him, Wallace said "If you kick me in the nuts I'll knock you out". That ment he knew his groin was too exposed when he did all those high hook/round kicks. Even Bill Wallace had a weak spot!
Later, Wallace actually hit on my friends girlfriend. What a schmuck...
D.R.
I thought the first exchange of blows between Chan and Wallace was gratifyingly fast, although it was pretty obvious that they were pulling their punches to avoid injuring each other. And I liked the way they both showed obvious pain when struck.
Other than that, it showed the limitations when filming a fight sequence for the movies. Chan shrugged off the damage and pain Wallace's character would have done with lightning speed, leaping around on cargo containers with grace instead of limping and wincing with every step due to bruising and cracked bones.
Still, I have to give it a decent rating because of how the actors, at least initially, reacted to blows that landed with pain and dismay.
James
I remember that one. What's a MA flick without flying head butts and brass knuckles? Didn't know Wallace was an adept with the circular saw. Shocking.
That circular saw scene is a typical day at work. I need a vacation...
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