SuperHeroBooks - Gymkata
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Starring: Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, Richard Norton, Edward Bell (II), John Barrett
Directed By: Robert Clouse
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Warner Brothers
EAN: 0012569795242
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-01-30
Running Time: 90
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1985-05
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Summary: It Hurts So Good
Comment: This film was shot in Yugoslavia in 1985, a few years before the Yugoslav Wars broke out. Watching this movie is not a bad way to see some Yugoslav scenery.
As for the movie itself, it is so bad it is good, and it is tremendously funny at times. Some say that Gymkata is an unintentional comedy, but such a view requires an unimaginable level of incompetence on the part of the movie's producers, writers, and director. I suspect that the ridiculous campiness and the spoofing of the martial arts genre were intentional. Consider the line from our hero, Jonathan Cabot, as he tells the main villain to put his weapons away: "You can put your hardware back in your pants now." And then there is the exciting scene when the princess tears off her regal gown to reveal the sexy black ninja tights underneath. And the inexplicable scene when a crazy person deliberately cuts off his own hand. Or the touching moment when Jonathan hugs the father he thought was dead and the father is shot in the back with an arrow, but later comes back to town on horseback, still with the arrow sticking out of his back but otherwise looking fine. Stuff like this MUST be intentional! The only complaint I have is that none of the movie's worst villains die horribly or funny enough.
I would recommend this movie to anyone in the mood for some silliness and laughter.
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Summary: Gymkata...not Jim Carter (with a Boston accent)
Comment: Okay, I have never written a review on Amazon before, but I could not resist when it came to Gymkata. Let me start out by saying that I am a big fan of 80s movies. Gymkata is no exception, either. I saw this movie when I was 12, I think. We were all gymnasts back then, and there was this crazy move from Gymkata that we kept trying to do (when he is talking with the Princess, and playing the role of both parties). This movie had everything in it; love story, drama, suspense, comedy, thriller, and then some. I absolutely love this movie for the sheer cheesyness of it all. The princess is supposed to be Kurt Thomas' trainer, but never really teaches him anything, except an inferred, "Don't trust anyone." If you look closely, you'll see some recycled scenery. And I love when he's running through the town trying not to get shot; mind you, he decides to run in a RED sweater. Yes, he might as well have painted a big bulls eye on himself. And how his hands magically have chalk on them, and how poles are conveniently placed between buildings during chase. This is classic stuff. The story line talks about how all the nations of the world are training their fighters for the "Game," yet, only about 6 fighters show up. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love this movie, because it is sooooo cheesy and fun to watch. The sound effects are the same for every move during hand to hand combat. Plus, you will get a kick out of watching Kurt Thomas in the town of the crazies. My recommendation is that you purchase this oh so awesome film. It's one of a kind. Cheers!
-JC
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Summary: Instant classic!
Comment: Even though it's cheese how many clones can you come up with!? I just came up with two just by watching it near the end. From a movie to a video game,one would be the dark eerie village from (hostel).The other being (resident evil 4) the villagers attacking with knives, sickles and hatchets they are even dressed the same.Even though this movie had some cheesey moments it had originality to steal from. Originality is what movies are lacking today. There were many other clones,can you find the others? too many to list right now. I would watch again!
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Summary: If you love Creme Brulee
Comment: If you love creme brulee, then watching this is like eating dog turds wrapped in fig leaves.
That's not to say this film doesn't have it's unique contributions to American culture. I can think of no other film that has both gymnastics, and a Balkan wearing a mask behind his head who moons the protagonist.
Recommendation: watch this with a bottle of vodka. You can thank me later.
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Summary: Yahk-Mallah!
Comment: Mind-numbing fight scene coordination. Explosive action. Breathtaking locations. Intriguing story. Oscar worthy performances. What more could you ask for? Do yourself a favor and own this movie today. You've got to see to believe it. Yahk-Mallah!
BTW, the famous "voice-of-the-action-movie-preview" guy delivers one of his most memorable performances that can be viewed/heard in the original theatrical trailer exclusively on this disc! "His only weapon? Himself. And that's all he needs..." Classic!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Johnathan Cabot (Kurt Thomas) is a champion gymnast. In the tiny, yet savage, country of Parmistan, there is a perfect spot for a "star wars" site. For the US to get this site, they must compete in the brutal "Game". The government calls on Cabot, the son of a former operative, to win the game. Cabot combines his skill at western gymnastics with his fighting secrets of the east and forms Gymkata.
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