I was so impressed by this movie. It's one of the best low budget features around. It's chock full of great action, has a good story and acting too. I was particularly impressed by Ray Park. Really loved the comic book vibe. The fight scenes rock, which isn't surprising since it was created by some of the industries top action guys. What was surprising was the cool visuals.For being a small movie, it certainly makes a big impact. If you like action, you're gonna love this.
... View MoreI picked this film up because I liked the cover art and I'm a sucker for a good or even bad kung fu movie, especially one with Darth Maul (aka Ray Park) and I was pleasantly surprised.This little movie rocks.The people who made were clearly going for a comic book look and they really did a good job. From the way they colored the film to the sets to the comic book page moves between scenes it just really felt like I was watching a graphic novel.The action really has a comic book flare to it too. Each character is different. The ninja character has some very cool traditional martial arts fights, my personal favorite, Darth maul's character has more modern commando-type moves, and the Templar is some super powerful Hulk-like dude. It's a great mix so you don't keep watching the same type of action over and over.The end fight scene is the best. Very cool use of slow motion.Also, I don't want to put in a spoiler but the story is actually good. Unlike most B movies it has some cool twists in it that I didn't see coming.Yes it's a low budget film, and the effects suffer a little bit, my only real criticism, but it beats everything I've seen on Syfy lately.
... View MoreHere I am, sitting in front of my computer, watching this film. I expected an awesome film of gun play, sword fights, and just action in general. what I got instead was a mess of kool-ade red blood, amazing disappearing bullet holes, and really bad set design.1. Any time anyone gets shot, little black spurts of CG blood shoot out. and that's the end of it.2. Esteban Cueto, Cain, has a hard time making himself sound convincing. maybe it was just the script, seeing as how everyone sounded a bit weak. (Estaban looks to the side and says in a calm voice, as if no one died, "we should give them a proper burial")3.the set design is downright awful. There was one room, which I guess is a dungeon, but it just looks like some guy just bought some wallpaper that looked like bricks. cardboard (that only look like cardboard) gates to be crashed through, flickering light bulbs to look like candles,4. the religious references were numerous, and seemed like they were just trying to pad for time.5. most sound effects are either out of sync, or sounds like they pulled them out of a 1991 video game. (Estaban walks out of a room. his footsteps echo through the room, even when he doesn't step.)I find myself wondering where all the money went in this movie. I'm guessing the special effects, seeing as how there is a lot of them.all in all, the movie is terrible. I found myself laughing more than I should have, and I want my money (and that wasted time) back.
... View MoreThis is a great indy action flick distributed by Maverick Entertainment. You can pick up a copy 5/4/10 at your local retailers-BestBuy, Blockbuster, Walmart, Netflix,and Redbox.Max is a fast talking mercenary willing to risk everything for the almighty dollar, but he has met his match when he agrees to take on a job to terminate the devil himself. With the help of an elite assassin and the last remaining member of the Knights Templar, Max prepares for battle. But will the team even stand a chance against the mightiest demon they all have ever faced? Credits for actors in Hellbinders: Ray Park- Nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award and a MTV Movie Award for his role in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Starred in "Heroes," G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, X-Men, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Johnny Yong Bosch - "Three Delivery," "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers," "Paradise Kiss" Esteban Cueto - Ultimate Champion, Delta Farce, Collateral Damage Richard Cetrone -Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his stunt work on Iron Man and 300. Has done stunt work on: The Scorpion King, Iron Man, 300, Underworld, Mr. & Mrs. Smith Ingrid Sonray - Sugar Valentine, Short Fuse Randy Hall- Nominated for a World Stunt Award for his stunt work on Taxi and The Glass House. Has done stunt work on: Mission: Impossible III, Paycheck, The Italian Job, Se7en, Taxi, The Glass House*Sponsored Post
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