Dux of Hazard

Jean Claude really does show his 'strengths' in this biopic of Frank Dux. This part feels made for Van Damme, a good guy with deadly skills, deadly but modest. Obvious Van Damme moments occur i.e. Top off flexing, cheesy music, dancing, doing the splits several times,awful dialogue. Don't let this deter you, Van Damme is on form to fight in the Kumite but has to beat a whole host of difficult and different styles from Sumo to Boxing. Damme don't care. Sub plots reminiscent of AWOL, with Forest Whitaker as one of the cops chasing their man. Bolo is his hard headed self and is his normal evil self. Is Van good enough to take on the best. I let you guess but it is probably Van Dammes best film easily eclipsing Kickboxer and AWOL. I am not sure if Newt Arnold went onto direct much else himself but was assistant director on everything from Rules of Engagement to Bladed Runner. Put up your Dux, have a beer and enjoy. Kumite, kumite.