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The Quest (1996)
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins 3 secs
Synopsis: When agile street thug Chris Dubois decides to take a trip around the world, he has no idea how extraordinary his adventure will become. Dubois is first kidnapped and enslaved by gun runners, but fortunately, he is rescued by Dobbs, a pirate. Dobbs turns him over to Khao, Tibet's kickboxing... When agile street thug Chris Dubois decides to take a trip around the world, he has no idea how extraordinary his adventure will become. Dubois is first kidnapped and enslaved by gun runners, but fortunately, he is rescued by Dobbs, a pirate. Dobbs turns him over to Khao, Tibet's kickboxing master. Khao trains Dubois in the martial arts, with Dubois becoming so skilled, he enters the "Ghan-gheng," an ancient fighting tournament. Only the best combatants from around the globe can compete in the event, which reflects the various fighting styles of its multi-cultural participants. Chris finds that the Ghan-gheng tests him mentally, physically, and even morally. Does he have enough of what it takes to win it all? [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Janet Gunn, Jack McGee
DVD Info
Release:
Apr 4, 2000
DVD Features:
- Region 1 Encoding
- Production notes
- Talent bios
- Talent film highlights
- Trailer
Reviews
Van Damme calls his film 'the Ben-Hur of martial arts'; boy, is he deluded.
At its best in its first half, when Dubois has to find his way to the competition in the Lost City of Tibet.
More a study in worldwide combat than a tribute to Van Damme's ascension as a director.
With the same grace and discipline that he displays in front of the camera, Jean-Claude Van Damme makes a socko directorial debut.
Unless bone-crunching violence is your bag, you can bag this one.
The level of high-tension violence expected from a Van Damme film is blunted by poor direction, uninspired camera work, and a bland villain.
Interesting only for being so totally familiar, even if you've never seen another film about a Ghan-Gheng martial-arts match in an ancient Lost City in Tibet.
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by: Peare 12/9/01


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