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Miami Heat (2021)
Straightforward action set in hot Miami
Right away I liked that the action and storyline was fairly realistic (as far as these types of movies go). Miami is a place where beautiful girls can be preyed upon by bad people, in this case a 18year old immigrant. Usually powerless, this story follows a father who was a local with a military background trying to rescue her. The lead is a big, strong dude - a more realistic hero than a small guy with superpowered martial arts skills. The david vs. Goliath is the odds of 1 man against a criminal network, not a small guy unrealistically beating up dozens of larger men. I had a great time watching it and would recommend to others. Production is good but to enjoy the movie, you should be prepared to forgive a few imprecisions and let them slide.
Knock Off (1998)
Don't let the name fool you - "Knock Off" is a true original!
At 4.9/10 stars, you get what you pay for.
Among the many highlights are one of the greatest chase scenes since "French Connection", in the form of a high stakes illegal street race through the busy streets of 1980s Kowloon, except instead of driving cars, they are pulling rickshaws. The action scenes will meet the rigorous demands of Van Damme enthusiasts, including a scene where he slides around like a SEAL (to clarify, not a Navy SEAL, an actual SEAL like from the ocean) methodically shooting down numerous opponents.
Like a fake Dior handbag, this movie stands the test the time.