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The Best of the Martial Arts Films

1990 · 91 min

A lively clip show of flying fists and behind-the-scenes chatter, easy to dip into and fun for fight fans.

Directed by
Sandra Weintraub
Genres
Documentary, Action
Tagline
The Deadliest Art
Overview
The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-scenes look at the weapons, the mystical eastern philosophy, and the incredible skills that have made martial arts films one of the most popular genres in the world today.
How it feels
Earnest, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Art, obsession, violence, power
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Sandra Weintraub
Genres
Documentary, Action
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror1
Humour4
Realism6
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

Cast

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