Blood and Bone (2009)

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• Phil H

  
  Well I had no idea Michael Jai White was a martial artist or kickboxer, I last saw him in 'Undisputed 2' but before that I only really know him from 'Spawn', looking at his career he hasn't done that much to shout about really. Now all of a sudden I've… More
  Well I had no idea Michael Jai White was a martial artist or kickboxer, I last saw him in 'Undisputed 2' but before that I only really know him from 'Spawn', looking at his career he hasn't done that much to shout about really. Now all of a sudden I've seen him in two martial arts films and it looks like he's making another, I never got a whiff of his martial arts capabilities in 'Spawn' and he wasn't as big as he is now so some major work out has been going on hehe As for this film its your typical JCVD vehicle really accept its for Jai White, the plot is your average new guy on the block who can kick the crap outta all comers and gets to be the big dog and take on the head big dog for lots of cash....guess who wins. Its nothing special and not too well acted either but lets face it you only watch films like this for the fighting (just like most JCVD films) and once again you get some top notch martial arts here boyyo. Jai White is built like a tank right now and the only person to come close would be Scott Adkins in my opinion, this film has some very good yet short fights that show Jai White to be a Wesley Snipes ass kicker for sure haha very very impressive but maybe not quite as impressive as Adkins for gymnastic grace and skills but its darn close. One thing is for sure these guys would kill JCVD I reckon, their moves make Mr Van Damme look quite quaint and dated frankly, when JCVD attempted the 'Guile flashkick' in 'Street Fighter' it was a trick of the camera, Adkins and White seem to be able to actually do moves like that for real!! Anywho....this film is your basic 'beat em up' with nothing new to offer but has excellent fight sequences and that's all you want really in a film like this, highly enjoyable if rather totally unoriginal :)

• Al S

  
  An extremely intense, stylish, pulse-pounding and wickedly action-packed flick with some awesome and cool as hell martial arts sequences. A razor-sharp, wickedly cool and hard-rocking thrill-ride of a movie. It's pure adrenaline-pumping action from start to finish. A… More
  An extremely intense, stylish, pulse-pounding and wickedly action-packed flick with some awesome and cool as hell martial arts sequences. A razor-sharp, wickedly cool and hard-rocking thrill-ride of a movie. It's pure adrenaline-pumping action from start to finish. A hard-hitting, bone-crunching and blood-thirsty action movie. A explosive knockout. A very smart and kick-ass movie. A very strong and very compelling action movie. An impressive cast of actors that all deliver great and compelling performances. Michael Jai White is at his best, bringing in pure dramatic intensity and expert crafted martial arts skills to his performance, he is truly an action hero to route for. Eamonn Walker is explosive. Julian sands is terrific.

• Dean M

  
  I'm surprised to see Michael Jai White, a real-life martial artist, kicks ass in the stunningly arranged streetfight scenes. It actually resembles Jean-Claude Van Damme's <i>Wrong Bet</i>. Acting wise, Jai White is very good as the stoic Bone, even his fight… More
  I'm surprised to see Michael Jai White, a real-life martial artist, kicks ass in the stunningly arranged streetfight scenes. It actually resembles Jean-Claude Van Damme's <i>Wrong Bet</i>. Acting wise, Jai White is very good as the stoic Bone, even his fight sequences are impressive and fast. The film's top acting honours, however, go to Eamonn Walker as the gangster who loves his dogs and refuses to curse. He is a real revelation. Julian Sands puts in about 10 minutes as the stereotypical "evil white guy" and he has quickly morphed into mid-to-late 90s Malcolm McDowall.

• EightThirty .

  
  The boys will love this one.... Too average for me though, I've seen movies like this a thousand times... but it still cool to watch ^_^

• Justin Y

  
  Director Ben Ramsey gets a few points with this action drama known as <i>Blood and Bone</i>. "Knuckle up!"</p><p>There is nothing out of the ordinary with this 90 minute production and the budget does seem low, but this film tries to make the most of… More
  Director Ben Ramsey gets a few points with this action drama known as <i>Blood and Bone</i>. "Knuckle up!"</p><p>There is nothing out of the ordinary with this 90 minute production and the budget does seem low, but this film tries to make the most of what it has. In the early going, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of story, but with a little patience there is some meat to it. It's just too bad that it takes a while to reveal itself.</p><p>The action is the selling point of this film and there is a moderate amount of it. Not only that, but the quality of the fights is quite good, albeit short. Michael Jai White displays his true martial arts skills, which is impressive, in multiple standoffs throughout this picture. Still, with all the whooping that goes on, it feels like there should be more. There are only glimpses of White's potential and this film never fully taps into it.</p><p>The acting is a tad weak. Michael Jai White isn't anything special, but he does fit his character. Eamonn Walker is a typical mob villain and Dante Basco is a cliched fight coordinator. That's all there is to it.</p><p><i>Blood and Bone</i> doesn't seem like the greatest of films at first and it isn't by the end, but Michael Jai White fans may want to consider this.</p>

• Fascade F

  
  For fight enthusiasts everywhere...even has a cameo appearances by extreme MMA fighter bearded Kevin "KimboSlice" Ferguson. Martial Artist Michael Jai White plays the part of a convict released from prison. When he comes home, he is hustled into the dark and cruel world of… More
  For fight enthusiasts everywhere...even has a cameo appearances by extreme MMA fighter bearded Kevin "KimboSlice" Ferguson. Martial Artist Michael Jai White plays the part of a convict released from prison. When he comes home, he is hustled into the dark and cruel world of underground street fighting. As he gets more involved in the underground circuit he finds that he has to keep a promise to a former inmate that was his closest friend. If you saw and enjoyed "Fighting" with Channing Tatum...you are going to embrace this one. It is a keeper!

• Deb S

  
  If you are a fan of martial arts films and like awesome fight scenes (best I've seen in a long time), then this is a movie NOT to be missed. It was simply superb and "bad to the bone." Michael jai White (an incredibly talented martial artist in reality) plays an… More
  If you are a fan of martial arts films and like awesome fight scenes (best I've seen in a long time), then this is a movie NOT to be missed. It was simply superb and "bad to the bone." Michael jai White (an incredibly talented martial artist in reality) plays an ex-con that takes the world of underground fighting by storm, in order to keep a promise to his late friend in prison. Hmmm, did I neglect to mention Bone has a mouthwateringly delicious body lol? I thought it had a damn good storyline with incredibly great music and an excellent supporting cast of Eamonn Walker as the sinister gangster who loves his dogs and hates profanity. He was just mean. Julian Sands was good as the stereotypical "evil white guy" but barely has like 10 minutes here......disappointing....I wanted to see more of him. Kimbo Slice was creepy as jail house thug, very realistic. Dante Brasco is the annoying "Pinball," a street hustler who sets up fights. The fighting style is reminiscent of the Van Damme and Steven Seagal but way better. There were excellent underground fighting matches that will blow you away with its power and brutality. The final battle against "Pretty Boy" Price should have been the film's highlight but in my opinion was terribly disappointing because my boy Bone just simply overpowered him. He was not a suitable opponent but he was "pretty" hot-looking in his suit haha. After waiting on this dramatic showdown, I felt a bit letdown so I gave this movie 4½ instead of the 5 it deserved. Remember to watch the closing credits and you get to see James get what's coming to him. Damn, I feel sorry for him now! I AM THE PUNISHMENT OF GOD. IF YOU HAD NOT COMMITTED GREAT SINS, GOD WOULD NOT HAVE SENT A PUNISHMENT LIKE ME UPON YOU. (GHEGHIS KHAN) Excellent way to end the movie...you simply can't miss this one!!!!

• Jonny C

  
  Great martial arts movie. Michael Jai White is awesome as Bone (awful name I know) an ex-con turned street fighter. The fight scenes were fantastic, with jaw-dropping sequences, and I'm not talking about the run of the mill fake Hollywood type action, I mean the real deal. The… More
  Great martial arts movie. Michael Jai White is awesome as Bone (awful name I know) an ex-con turned street fighter. The fight scenes were fantastic, with jaw-dropping sequences, and I'm not talking about the run of the mill fake Hollywood type action, I mean the real deal. The story may have been done a dozen times before, but Blood and Bone had solid performances, and believable characters.

• Remi L

  
  I'm an action fan, and a Michael Jai White fan, so I figured I'd give this straight-to-dvd fan, but I was realistic about what to expect. This movie was violent, almost redundantly so, but it was a great excuse to show off White's fighting skills, which was the point of… More
  I'm an action fan, and a Michael Jai White fan, so I figured I'd give this straight-to-dvd fan, but I was realistic about what to expect. This movie was violent, almost redundantly so, but it was a great excuse to show off White's fighting skills, which was the point of the whole film anyway. I admired his character and feel like it was wasted on this movie. I love Dante Basco. He was comedy; definitely had the best lines. I will say I admired the diverse cast. You had blacks, whites, Latinos and Asians all in one film. Granted they were all trying to beat the crap out of each other, it was still nice to see. SPOILER: I will give one other critique though, the sorta-Easter Egg at the end of the film during the rolling credits was pointless and much more violent than anything that happens throughout the entire film.

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