Genre: Martial Arts

‘Bloodfist 2050’ certainly recaptures the feeling of 90s American martial arts B-movies, so much so that it actually winds up feeling a little late to the party.

Obviously I still wouldn’t call it good in the traditional sense, but it is a familiar slice of cheese that certainly goes down easily.

If you’re okay with a few obvious plot devices and some basic fisticuffs, then this may make for a worthy addition to your collection.

If you’re just looking for a quick burst of schlocky, action-packed fun then this will certainly make the grade.

It’s possible that fans of Don Wilson or cheap action movies in general may appreciate it more, but to me it’s evident that the series was starting to run out of ideas.

If the idea of a ‘Die Hard’ clone with sci-fi channel levels of acting and action sounds appealing, then you may get a kick or two out of the low budget cheesiness of ‘Bloodfist VI’.

‘Manhunt’ travels the same well-worn path as its predecessors (particularly ‘Bloodfist IV’) with a very predictable plot and some low grade action.

‘Hard Way Out’ is a sloppily cobbled together mess that is littered with awful genre cliches and a collection of very bad actors.

Recommended to all fans of Gary Daniels, and those who like their hands free action violent and acrobatic.

What puts it slightly above most is the charisma of a youthful Van Damme coupled with some decent action.

‘Bloodsport II’ is an improvement over its predecessor due to the greater quantity (and quality) of the action.

Bernhardt puts in another solid performance, proving his abilities as a screen fighter with a certain charisma. Unfortunately, everything else is totally forgettable.