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bushido_man96
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 1:53 pm    Post subject: "Kickboxer" to be remade, starring GSP Reply with quote

Found this article: http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/443876/JCVDs-Kickboxer-to-be-remade-starring-GSP

It appears that Kickboxer is to be remade, featuring GSP. It sounds like the plot will be different than the JCVD original, but it still has potential, I think.

Thoughts?
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It might be worth the look. Thanks for sharing, Brian!!



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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 3:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Man, I just came in here to start this thread!!

The original was part of my inspiration to get into the MA's.

A bit of trivia- JCVD and "Tong Po" have actually been best friends for a long time. If you watch closely, in the movie "Breakin'", both are shown side by side in the crowd at the beach while the dancers are "breakin".
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not that I don't think it would be a good movie.... But why do they have to always remake the classics instead of developing their own story.

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... this Kickboxer will be the start of an amazing franchise.

Sounds like we're getting more than one.
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 2:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Not that I don't think it would be a good movie.... But why do they have to always remake the classics instead of developing their own story.


I hate when they mess with the classics, they NEVER turn out as good. I grew up watching The Karate Kid, so was horrified when I heard they were re-making it. I point blank refuse to watch it, mainly because it's not even Karate he learns, it's Kung Fu!! Not that I have a problem with Kung Fu, but when KARATE is in the title, then it's KARATE that should be the focus of the film.
I have the same kind of dread for this film although I'll probably give it a chance. Given that it's to be part of a franchise, I don't hold out much hope, sequels/trilogies rarely turn out any good (LOTR aside).
I just hope Bloodsport and Enter the Dragon are left well alone and never remade.


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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 12:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I loved that movie. It's one of the reasons I started MA. It was also the first time I heard (in detail) about Muay Thai. (Saw it briefly in Bloodsport with Paco). I don't think they can improve upon it. The only thing wrong with the original was some editing in the end fight.

I do love GSP though, so I'm sure I'll watch it!
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PostPosted: Tue May 13, 2014 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could this be why he's on hiatus from the UFC?
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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 7:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think he was just worn out! He has OCD pretty bad, and he said that being at that level for so long took a mental toll on him. So he took a break. And he found that acting is something he enjoyed. Personally, I hope he stays retired and lives his life to the fullest!

I love him as a MAist because he is respectful.
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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jaypo wrote:

I love him as a MAist because he is respectful.


I agree 100% !!!
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