<i>Kiltro</i> is my first viewing of Marko Zaror and I am sold. China has Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, etc. Korea has Doo-hong Jung. Chile has Marko Zaror.<p>This is Ernesto Díaz Espinoza's debut film and with Marko Zaror leading the way, it turns into a… More
<i>Kiltro</i> is my first viewing of Marko Zaror and I am sold. China has Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, etc. Korea has Doo-hong Jung. Chile has Marko Zaror.<p>This is Ernesto Díaz Espinoza's debut film and with Marko Zaror leading the way, it turns into a successful martial arts flick. The story is nothing spectacular and for some reason that isn't surprising. What it comes down to is a guy gets a whooping. He leaves to get some training. He returns to kick some ass. Man does that sound unoriginal. Well, there is a little more to it than that, which includes a little bit of romance, but the story is good enough to carry this film over the action. This is a good thing.</p><p>While the action does take a back seat to the story, the fighting is what you will remember. That or Caterina Jadresic. It's funny how this film starts. You get a little brawl with Zaror that sort of indicates that this guy is nothing special. Soon after he takes on a group of guys in a martial arts school and this is where Zaror shows a little bit of what he has to offer. Unfortunately, the middle of this hour 40 minute picture lacks in action, although the training scenes are nicely shot. The ending is where all the fights happen. Yes, they are good, but it leaves you wanting more. Another minor flaw throughout the movie is the CG blood, which you can tell is CG.</p><p>Marko Zaror also shows that he can act. It isn't award winning, but he can carry a film like Jackie Chan. Did I mention that he can also fight? The leading lady is Caterina Jadresic and she is f****** gorgeous.</p><p><i>Kiltro</i> may have its flaws as it should from a new director. Nonetheless, it is a good watch for fans of martial arts. I'm ready for <i>Mirageman</i> now. Oh yeah, be on the lookout for a couple <i>Ichi the Killer</i> concepts.