As much as I admire MJW, Welcome to Sudden Death was horrible. This is the worst movie I’ve seen this year.

@samuelrivera7762

3 жыл бұрын

I just saw the trailer and knew it was horrible 🤣

@never2be07

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, is it me or was he moving in slow motion in every fight scene. Maybe he’s just getting old.

@murph209

3 жыл бұрын

The dialogue sounds like it was straight out mid 90’s UPN.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

That stuck out to me to.

@v-trigger6137

3 жыл бұрын

Bloodbone is MJW's best movie

If I remember rightly, Bruce turned down the original film because it would have been like Die Hard on ice. Really good performance from JCVD in this, and I felt it was his first being an actual actor, rather than just an action star. One of his best I think.

@Slmpjh

2 жыл бұрын

who's bruce?

@MrFacundo7

Жыл бұрын

@@Slmpjh He was refering to Bruce Willis

@fatbastard608

Жыл бұрын

Nowhere to Run was his first movie where he really showed his acting chops

@ocelotonatiuh1255

Жыл бұрын

Lionheart aka AWOL (1990) was his first attempt at actual acting

Van Damme films had heart. Sudden Death is a classic for me. Saw it with my old man. Micheals film is awful. I could only make it 10 mins in.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Surprised you made it that far.. I only finished it so I could make this video! Lol

@cubanref9670

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai 🤣😂💪we appreciate it bro

@angel.thisistheway

3 жыл бұрын

Same. Had a hard time trying to watch the whole thing. Then I went to watch the original and felt safer😊

@SuvenH

3 жыл бұрын

switched off Michael's movie after 20min and watched this to confirm Van Dammes movie is better...🤣

@dnaglitchgaming6565

3 жыл бұрын

Sudden Death was Van Damme’s Die Hard.

Jean claude van damme sudden death is a classic they cannot duplicate it they cannot replace van damme no matter what

I am a huge Jean-Claude Van Damme fan, and I absolutely loved his original movie Sudden Death!! He is a true icon to me!! I love this channel so much!!

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos! Van Damme's the best!

@mushi1985.

3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes 100% your right me too.

@Thatmeat

3 жыл бұрын

Same here bro,Van damme and the 90s was the best time.

"Welcome to Sudden Death" was beyond horrible, except for some fight scenes.

@jamesgibson3716

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I cut for MJW, but this movie sucked.....

@dragonman7914

2 жыл бұрын

Most of Michael jaes movies are horrible

Out of all the Die Hard clones Sudden Death is my favorite, everything is perfect in it

@raffy57

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but i liked also Erika Eleniak coming out of the birthday cake very much, if you know what i'm saying ;)

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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The remake is absolutely horrible, I like MJW he is a incredible martial artist but Van Damme is actually a much better actor, the fights in the new film are terribly shot and very staged looking, the tone and the acting is just bad, I’m sorry, I wanted to like this but this makes the original look like a masterpiece by comparison

@Ehrle6969

3 жыл бұрын

Van damme is also an better real fighter.

@jessiewaynewalker9221

3 жыл бұрын

Lorak White I prefer Van Damme as a martial arts actor over anybody else, yes there are guys who do crazier more intricate techniques and acrobatics but he is the best martial arts action hero of all time along with Bruce Lee of course, he was the total package in his prime, now I’m talking about movie stars that specialize in martial arts action films, not talented actors who are being paid to train and look good because of high level stunt coordinators and choreography and awesome stuntmen (Keanu Reeves)

@Ehrle6969

3 жыл бұрын

@@jessiewaynewalker9221 i agree with you, plus van damme did Professional fighting and its legit. I dont get it why most ppl down talk van damme like seagal and jeff speakman etc. Without van damme most ppl wouldnt have a career cuz van damme made martial arts succesfull in the west.

@jessiewaynewalker9221

3 жыл бұрын

Lorak White well honestly I’m sure Michael Jai White is a skilled fighter as well but I don’t think him or anyone else will ever create films that are iconic classics like bloodsport, kickboxer, Double Impact,lionheart, the list goes on, JCVD has been apart of some of the most influential fight films of all time and inspired thousands of martial artists and fighters

@christophergonzalez3020

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ehrle6969 I don't think he was a pro fighter. He competed in karate for sure, but I don't think he ever fought professional. And I don't think he ever done kickboxing

Loved the new one but Van Dammes was way better!

@bluu_ice6554

3 жыл бұрын

My issue with the new one is the remainder of the cast besides Michael Jai White. They were terrible. The villain was corny and the action was meh.

@TheKillaMethod

3 жыл бұрын

@@bluu_ice6554 I liked the Janitor he was funny 😄

@leeford1445

3 жыл бұрын

Van Damme fan here. “Would u like m to fill your mouth with spiders” how creepy a line. Only scene I liked was when he wore hockey ear and kicked that guy in throat slicing neck. Everything else sucked ass

@alifuller1658

3 жыл бұрын

HELL YEAH YO. 😝

@alifuller1658

3 жыл бұрын

THAT SHIT SUCKS THE VAN DAMME ONE IS WAY BETTER MUCH MORE BETTER THEN THAT piece of s*** DAMN MAN. 😛😛😜

I'm also a huge JCVD fan. Once I saw the trailer for this "remake" I knew it was crap.

Geez Idk why my generations are so obsessed about remaking movies and replacing the actors with black person or other race. Im black and even I honestly don't get it. Sudden death to me is one of my favorites from Van Damme. The tone honestly felt different compared to say Double Impact but that's what I honestly love about the film. His acting in that movie is honestly one of the best I've seen around that time. I really felt his character and trying to protect everyone in that ring along with his kids. Power's Boothe was a great villain too. Honestly Sudden death is way better than Welcome to Sudden death in a lot of ways.

There's no comparison this 2020 version sucked!

I just rewatched Sudden Death like 3 weeks ago, the first movie I watched this year, at least, in one sitting. Why? Cause when I saw it in 1999 I was at the height of my Van Damme-mania and it's first one of his I saw where he wasn't really doing "Van Damme". I watched it almost everyday on VHS with Hard-boiled back then, it was fun. I rewinded the shit out of the "Sudden Death" scene where a distraught JCVD glanced with horror as his time ran down and I heaved a sign of relief, like him when he got that extra time. It's the little dramas in movies like this I enjoy, the raw suspense. Van Damme, acted the heck out of that version. I was aware of the new version last week when I saw Scott Mendelsons article and I was like "No way a remake can outclass the original" and I just cancelled my Netflix already because of the Cuties nonsense, so I can't judge but your video gave light I didn't miss much. But you can't beat the 90s epicness of the original and Power Boothe (RIP) performance.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment, I could sense your passion for these 90s Van Damme movies! The Cuties thing is ridiculous, not sure how that got made.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

@Conan Of Cimmeria It's an interesting read and I'm sure (at least I hope) the director's intention wasn't to exploit young girls; perhaps the subject matter would serve better as a documentary instead of film or tv show though. I think in general people aren't comfortable with the idea of young girls portrayed this way or in child beauty contests. The reviews that came out state things like this "Cuties gratuitously, excessively indulges in the very images and ideas it’s supposedly criticizing."; which is why quite a few people ended up cancelling their Netflix subscriptions as a result, b/c they in no way want to support it. But like the director said, it Definitely started up a debate/discussion (though not the type she intended).

I appreciate your struggle and willingness to remain positive in spite of the material you’re covering. “Inconsistent” defines this movie to a tee. There is obvious talent on display, yet muddled by a juvenile tone interspersed with pretty brutal action. Mrs. White’s suicide scene is a prime example.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Her suicide scene is just ridiculous.

It took me two attempts to truly appreciate the original Sudden Death. When I first watched it at the cinema in the mid 90s, I just saw it as another Die Hard ripoff with some cheesy dialogue and OTT action scenes, but when I watched it again on DVD (probably 5 years later) I really loved its cheesiness and Powers Boothe as the slick, no-nonsense villain. It's now in my top 5 Van Damme films! Also, if you haven't seen it, I recommend watching Final Score (2017), starring Dave Bautista and Pierce Brosnan - it's basically Sudden Death, but with football (soccer). There are many scenes lifted straight from Sudden Death, it might as well be an unofficial sequel. Worth a watch if you like Dave Bautista kicking ass and saving the day, set around a British football backdrop. It's shocking how similar they are!

As much as I like MJW, Welcome to Sudden Death cant compare to the Original. JCVD charisma cant be matched.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

JCVD is really just the perfect action hero. Vulnerable in his movies, perfect guy to root for.

@luismartins3785

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai a little confidence, both my kids10 and 13 love watching Vandamme. For the same reason you mentioned above. They say Vandamme and Bruce Lee are the coolest : ) Even compared to the Rock's of today. They find him cool, strong, athletic, etc Gradually I show them a new movie now and then and they just cant wait to see more. They love it :D ( mind you I skip the adult scenes for my 10 year old ) Haha!

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

@@luismartins3785 That's great, the new generation needs to see classics from Van Damme; I just can't see how they could get excited about the stuff other guys are putting out nowadays.

@luismartins3785

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai man too true.

@crotchy7667

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai good observation about Van Damme being vulnerable in his movies. I never thought of that. I forgot that I have watched almost all of Van Damme's early movies (before he was blacklisted from Hollywood) and I enjoyed every one of them except for The Quest (what a mess with plot points that never paid off). Universal Soldier Regeneration was awesome too (I watched it many times on Netflix). It's like Tom Cruise in MI2 versus MI3. In the theater, I threw my hands up and groaned and wanted to walk out of the theater during the final fight when Cruise is doing all the fancy kicks to the villian/bot who had his attack mode turned off. Then in MI3 Tom Cruise is no longer untouchable during fights and it makes it more interesting.

It’s no blood and bone, that is Michael Jai White’s best movie

@jamesgibson3716

3 жыл бұрын

Falcon Rising was pretty good....

@darnell302dw

3 жыл бұрын

They need to remake him with Spawn

@raffy57

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and black dynamite

@csd8204

3 жыл бұрын

@@raffy57 Black Dynamite (and the cartoon) were hilarious.

Should have been called "Overtime" instead since its basketball lol. Loved the vid as always. Keep up the amazing work!

"Sudden Death" was a one of many copies from "Die Hard" franchise after a big sucess in box offices around the world. Also at that time Van Damme stills a big star on Hollywood and movies like "Timecop" and "Hard Target" made him a respect name with studios. The director Peter Hyans work well with JCVD and his performance as a tragic fireman Darren Mccord its solid. But like you said "Sudden Death" is much moore a serious thriller and not a martial arts movie like the Van Damme fans were used.

@murph209

3 жыл бұрын

Doug Funny Powers Booth was vicious in Sudden Death. I think SD was Van Damme’s beginning of the end. This movie didn’t do so well at the box office. Releasing it around Xmas was a bad idea in hindsight. Probably would’ve made more money with a spring/summer release.

@dougfunny3691

3 жыл бұрын

@@murph209 Make sense. In my country Brazil for example Van Damme came in person publicize the work in October 1995. At the time "Sudden Death" made a premiere where, while the movie open only in December on EUA and other countrys.

The original was awesome. But it took some growing up to realize that. Getting to the age when movies based just on kicks and punches alone are no longer enough, - and you want to see interesting characters, good script, acting and occasionally even something to think about, - "Sudden Death" is right up there. And while Van Damme was great (particularly the moment with the rocking chair joke and the knee / headbutt combo), the real star of the movie is Powers Booth. He has a lot of screen time and he just steals the show with his acting. His confident monologues, various dialogues and the surprising back-and-forths with the little girl - are a great watch and extremely entertaining. What could go wrong with MJW? Scale, budget, attitude, cinematography and cast. Even the fight scenes. Basically, a difference between a lost-in-transition student-level B-movie and an A-rate action thriller.

All you need is a good story/script, good actors with a good director.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Ya, that's the trifecta if you can get it.

don't forget that mjw was the first black man to play a superhero lead on screen with spawn back in 1997

@vitorizzuto8493

3 жыл бұрын

Um no he wasnt, he was the fourth. Meteor Man, Blankman, and Steel all came out before Spawn....

@stevenjeffries2521

3 жыл бұрын

@@vitorizzuto8493 he was the first african American to play major comic book hero on the screen

I’m from Pittsburgh and the fact that the Penguins were in this movie made it even cooler

Peter Hyams is actually a great director and cinematographer, very experienced as you say. If you want a masterclass in beautiful lighting and staging watch his film Star Chamber with Michael Douglas (1983). Not a martial arts movie but a great underrated film nonetheless. Sudden Death wasn't one of my fave JC films but it was entertaining with great cinematic lighting and good editing. I haven't seen this new one but from the clips you show it looks like it was shot on someone's phone. MJ White deserves better.

Jean Claude is much More charismatic than mjw, original sudden death is a must movie for van Damme collection

Great analysis & comparison! Keep making these awesome vids! 👍👍

You really nailed it. The remake was so bloody inconsistent, and had no impact stuff to it. As much as it pains me to say it, the humour and distortion is almost as Bad as the disgrace that is Ghostbuster2016. Its full blown diarrhea. Aarrhhhhhhh..... But yeah, the original really had a strong core and the late POWERS BOOTHE (awesome name) really played an excellent villan that keeps you on the edge, the rest of the original supporting cast was good too. That fight against the Penguin Mascot terrorist was GOLD. Cant wait for a COBRA video.

MJW talk rubbish about JCVD and now he's copying JCVD JCVD is always better than MJW

@kevingastrin4010

3 жыл бұрын

I'm disappointing too about mjw

@leorogstad6930

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevingastrin4010 Completely agree with u......Saying JCVD is no real martial artist,when he has set records

@NADEEMKHAN-sj5hn

3 жыл бұрын

@Devil inside there are also great and fast martial artists than MJW They are Marko zaror Jason stratham Scott adkins Mark dacascos

@NADEEMKHAN-sj5hn

3 жыл бұрын

@Devil inside i think that Marko Zaror and Jason stratham beat MJW easily

@NADEEMKHAN-sj5hn

3 жыл бұрын

@Devil inside yes they all are great except MJW because they all respect other Martial artists The other greatest martial arts are Keanu Reeves Wesley snipes Jet li Donnie yen Mjw movies are bullshit and fact that the matter mjw is full of shit

Grew up watching Van Damme and i love the fact you portray him. I kmow with out a doubt that you are a Platinum Fan. I support you in every way that I can. Gteat stuff V. Samurai. Keep doing what ya doin buddy. Yr entertaining and i play your videos practically every day. Bless Bruh 🙏

Love your channel man! huge martial arts fan, been watching ya vids all day lol, got a new sub!

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you're liking the channel! Thanks for subbing!

@LouiepTv

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai Keep up the great content!

Sudden Death was already remade by Dave Bautista as Final Score, which was set at an English football match.

Sir I must appreciated this one. Is always nice to know that our comments are listen. Great video!

I've seen the head villain in a couple of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin movies. Hunt To Kill and Tactical Force, which Jai White co-starred in.

There is a 3rd version of "Sudden Death" film with Dave Bautista called "Final Score" (2019 This new version appears to be the same script as "Sudden Death" and "Welcome to Sudden Death" I've seen both and and "Final Score" with Bautista appears to be the best of the three. it has a more consistent tone and better credibility with the story! I do agree with your analysis of the previous two films! Final Score can be seen currently on Prime.

Maximum Risk along with Replicant and In Hell are some of fav Van Damme movies and rank in my top ten. In Hell in particular really was one of Van Dammes most serious roles and showed he could act. It was dark, and action packed.

Excellent points you made at the end. Bit like Sigourney Weaver in Alien franchise. No one cared she was female.

I agree with your comment on giving more chances to all races instead of relegating them to a stereotypical role. You also make a good point about a strong plot that it shouldn’t matter much if the actor was replaced with someone else. Kudos to being unafraid to speak your own mind David, keep up the good work.

I remember watching both Assassin's and the original the same day , the good old days

Your last statement made me remember how much more I liked the first Timecoo after seeing the sequel.

That explains why I only watched a few minutes of this remake

Sudden Death was a very good movie..I just remember I wasn't happy with the use of so many stunt doubles...you can totally tell when it's JCVD and when it's not. Having a heavy like Powers Boothe and other good supporting actors is what makes a movie stand out.

The article at the end is obviously advertising, like most film writing is now.. Terrible headline.

@noless

3 жыл бұрын

@Port Film Co-op That author is a joke. Look at the other crap he's written. I think it was the Critical Drinker who made fun of him in one of his videos.

Hi mate another great vid as usual Us in Australia knew nothing about ice hockey until mighty ducks and sudden death lol

Haha. Great review. Felt the original was underrated and works great side by side with timecop. Looked forward to the remake but even though I like MJW, this was a touch disappointing.

Fun fact. The school used in kindergarten cop is seen throughout the Silent hill 1 game. Great Video Bro. Haven't seen new MJW version but can surely tell JVDs is way better. JVD is the GOAT.

The original was very good, the remake is just a cheap cash grab. I'm so tired of remakes, don't they have script writers that can create something new? Besides most remakes stink. Excellent video Viking Samurai, very good comparison and analysis of both movies👏👌👍

I love The originals of both sudden death and hard target but michael j white and Scott adkins are both amazing action stars I wish both their sequels were better , but we still have the originals

I watched the trailer and just couldn’t do it. Glad I didn’t waste my cash.

This video was fun good comparison. I still say I like both films.

Claude Van Damme’s movie was better

I couldn't believe the original film had flopped and was out in and out of theaters after two weeks.

Ha ha would have never heard of Welcome To Sudden Death remake if not for your providing valuable insight ah this makes 4K UHD look bad totally agree with you awesome video keep-em coming Viking Samurai

Great review and comparison. I share your opinion having just watched the remake last week. Michael Jae White is an accomplished actor but is relegated mostly to B level movies. Totally agree on the race casting commentary as well. Well done!

Oh man! I had actually forgotten about that movie. It is probably the best movie Van damme stared in that felt like a normal movie and not a martial art movie. It was a nice surprise. If Van Damme didn't ruin his career by falling into drugs, he would have been a top Hollywood action film player. Ha! Good old days. At least they happened.

One key thing to remember: hockey had a strike that year, so they had a lot of time to film at the arena. Not many movies have that luxury. Odds are good that the new one had two weeks at most with the arena. Also, just from seeing Eklund as the villain shows that the movie was filmed in Canada. I've never seen him in anything other than Canadian movies. He's also generally a henchman instead of a lead villain. If you want to see something that shows his strengths, I recommend Hunt to Kill, a Steve Austin movie. Eklund and the rest of the villains make that movie.

Some review suggestions: Timecop, MI2 (John Woo) and Under Siege 2. I actually prefer 2 because it just focuses on Seagal breaking 🦴s and doesn’t waste as much time on the plot.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely be covering Timecop and both Undersiege movies in the future.

I just think it's cool they paid tribute to the original. you don't see that very often with films that underperform at the box office, obviously a nod to fans of Van Damme, strictly. I like Michael Jai White too, will always be Mike Tyson as far as film regards go

Thanks for reminding me that Hard Target 2 exists!!! I think they miscast most things in the west, for instance I think Warrior on Cinemax is ok, but why (apart from language) did they not cast Joe Taslim in the main role, he even looks a little more like Bruce Lee. I like Michael Jai White and hate to see stars with skills wasted.

I am super surprised micheal jai white did this movie considering they both played in universal solider movies. I appreciate your honesty and I agree that Asian people do get the short end of the stick in acting unless its a martial art flick. I mean its down right disguising to see how many people do not realize that we all are mixed in America.

I still remember Jai White says van Damme is not a fighter, so why he steps in his footprints right now? Sudden Death was not the best Jcvd Movie but without him it's not interesting. Jai White is a great Martial Artist and Action Actor, he needs his own Movieplots like Undisputed or Blood and Bone. Greetings to Viking Samurai.

I love some Sudden Death love! Powers Boothe was awesome in this movie! Love your thoughts at the end 👏

Just rewatched Sudden Death, a nice detail *spoiler alert* with the corrupt secret service agent. They actually give him a reason why he stalls on attacking McCord, while in other films you'd be wandering what he's waiting for!

Daaamn bro said it before and I'll say it again love ur videos.

Production's quality (camera, sound/effects, directions, performance) is what look for

“So bad it’s “Derailed” Ouch that hurt 💀💀💀

Sudden Death was Awesome! and loving Hockey made it even better. I like Michael Jai White but have no interest in the 2nd movie. Sudden Death is supposed to be coming to 4k Blu-ray soon. If it's as good as the 4k bluray of Bloodsport then I can't wait! Nice video

Your thoughts (facts and opinions) were solid and very well put together. I watched the reboot recently just because I had the time. That movie was a poor attempt. I am familiar with that article from Forbes (saw it on Twitter) and I don’t get what the writer wanted to communicate.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

I had people send me that article, sparked the motivation to do this video lol

@CinematicTendency

3 жыл бұрын

Viking Samurai lol Nice! ✌🏻

@CinematicTendency

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai Revisiting Sudden Death tonight and actually introducing it to my son Jean-Claude (it’s Friday night so we’re doing double feature. The first movie was Hard Target). Original Sudden Death was far superior. I had forgotten the cameos of the NHL players (Pittsburgh), for instance.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

@@CinematicTendency Those are great, I'm sure he loved them!

@CinematicTendency

3 жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai Yeah. He has seen Hard Target several times before. His favorite part is the rattle snake scene lol

In the original sudden death Jean Claude Van Damme when he was filming it the NHL was on strike

Excellent job as always my man. Off-the-wall topic here but I was wondering if you’d ever seen the movie Re: born? It’s a Japanese actioner from 2016 and just now is available in the US. It’s available to rent on prime. If you haven’t seen it, it’s awesome. I’m very curious to hear what you think of it.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't heard of it, I'll have to look into it!

@Saverio34

3 жыл бұрын

Viking Samurai i’d be willing to send you a copy if you would do a review on it. I’m not sure if that something that you’re interested in doing or not. I don’t wanna overstep or anything or sound weird

@Saverio34

3 жыл бұрын

Viking Samurai It’s really bad ass or I would not of even suggested it

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

@@Saverio34 Just watched the Trailer, it looks cool. I'm gonna check it out, it's just a few bucks to rent on Prime; if I like it I'll do a video on it.

@Saverio34

3 жыл бұрын

Viking Samurai awesome and thank you

Man...I like MJW. But "Welcome to Sudden Death" stunk so bad. His wife's Martial Arts has gotten crisper though. And the fight scene with him and Marese could have been longer. Overall, it was dry and bland. Sudden Death was much better and "original".

The acting and everything about the MJW film sucked. That was so embarrassing i wouldn't have released it.

Best of the best 2 is still one of my favorite martial arts movies!

The only thing I liked was the sneak in of JCVD's name. It's a blink and you'll miss it moment when MJW and Gus are unrolling blueprints. Other than that the movie just felt like it could've been background noise.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

I missed that.. I guess the movie does have 1 redeeming quality! Lol

MJW is one of my Inspirstions but no ways man no ways. I attend the church of hook kicks and the sermon they gave on Sudden Death spoke my soul. I stood up tears in my eyes and screamed praise be crescent moon kicks. Now tell me can you recreate such moments with our saviour Van Dam.

Van damme has such a loyal fan base they wont have a bad word said against him ...an i love that ...good comparison man!

@hsggshshdbdhdzdgdhjsks7315

Жыл бұрын

Because they're all Sheeps just like you unfortunately

15:03 pure spin from the writer of that article... This is where film criticism is at today, completely dishonest and politicized. The original Sudden Death is a very fine film, was successful (with a long successful life after its cinematic run on TV and video) and holds-up very well to this day. Even if it were a bomb, which it was not, it has at-least one truly iconic/legendary scene of modern action cinema within it. It is probably the second best Die Hard rip-off after Under Siege. The reboot looks like pure filler.

You cant remake a van damme movie and get away with that easy. . . Hard target 2 was lame, welcome to the sudden death is boring with unnecesaary jokes all over the movie... what happened to MJW Trash talking Van Damme talent???,

Michael Jai White should be one of the top action stars in the world by now.. That being said, I don't know why he is still stuck making tripe like Welcome to Sudden Death...especially with hits like Blood and Bone and Black Dynamite under his belt.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Blood and Bone was great!

16:49 ---> 17:49 Well said 👍👍👍

For me the MJW movie was good, not a cult classic but a simple straight forward movie," this is the good guy, this is the bad guy's " sit back and that's it. The JCVD was good since I got the VHS from my local store when I was a kid.

Great comparison! Sudden Death 1995 is way better. You should do more reviews, this was a great video!!

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video!

I enjoyed the Jean Claude van damme one better but I like some of Michael jai white Movies too nicely done video

There was more of a threat factor in Sudden Death; WTSD I only saw it on the strength of MJW & Marrese Crump being on the film after seeing a behind the scenes shot on their iG pages. WTSD samples the original just with a twist. My only pet peeves from the new film were the 3D guns & it was too short. I respect your opinion on WTSD but to call it Derailed; we’ll just have to agree to disagree lol.

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

Lol... Funny you should mention Derailed, I'm going to rewatch it (haven't seen it since it came out)... I'm very curious now after having seen WTSD and Hard Target 2. Glad you got some enjoyment out of WTSD. MJW and Marerese Crump did at least provide something positive in the film.

I used to have the sudden death hockey jersey i bought at a blockbuster

Great review great points made

Michael Jai Whites best movie is " BLOOD and BONE" We need more movies like this for Mike! Mike and scott Atkins are very underrated actors! They have the potential to be far better than Van damme or Steven seagal ever were! WTF HOLLYWOOD 🤨

@Katzenhase

3 жыл бұрын

No, because they don´t have the charisma of Seagal and van Damme. Jai White and Adkins will never be A-movie stars. Never!

The movie Final score with Dave Bautista was another remake of Sudden Death

JCVD's movie all the time...why would he even try to do a remake.

If they had labelled it SD2, instead of trying to do a remake, I would watch it, but no.

I had no idea there was a Sudden Death remake till now. I love Michael Jai White but hes no JCVD.

Van Damme's old bad reviews were probably from Seagul.

I believe you gave this movie an HONEST review.However;(DON'T say I TOLD YOU SO) I would still like to see for myself!

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

I encourage you to check it out

I have to give you credit for watching this movie to the end. I'm a big fan of Michael Jai White, but this movie was frustrating to watch. Especially because I respected the original and more especially, because I like Michael Jai White.

I think the real reason WELCOME TO SUDDEN DEATH was a huge failure was because someone already did a sequel or a remake to Sudden Death or at least it felt like one. Final Score 2018 with Dave Bautista Pierce Brosnan and Ray Stevenson was a surprise sleeper hit that came out a while back and surprisingly felt a lot like a remake or unofficial sequel to Sudden Death. The movie is about Dave who plays a soldier that takes his niece to a Champions League Soccer/football game in Manchester United but soon afterwards a group of international terrorist take the place hostage and are threatening to blow up the entire arena unless there demands are met. I will say that movie surprised me it had great action and excellent fight scenes and it was more serious and in my opinion better than the Jean Claude Van Sudden Death movie. If Sudden Death 2 or this remake came out earlier and had more effort put into it I believe it could been done better I mean it had good fight scenes but your right the movie sucked so bad and shouldn’t even exist. Do you agree Viking Samurai would you consider Final Score better than Sudden Death or see it as a spirited sequel or remake.

@VikingSamurai

Жыл бұрын

I'll check out Final Score

@TNHFPRODUCTIONS987

Жыл бұрын

@@VikingSamurai awesome

Basically Welcome to Sudden Death makes Sudden Death look like a much better film.

Your comment about racial issues in Hollywood was on point. Thank you for that👍

My favorite part in the original , was towards the end. When van damme was left hanging , and the main villain Powers boothe. Both ended staring at each other in slow motion LOL!! This new movie was just bad

@VikingSamurai

3 жыл бұрын

That end in the original is classic! There's a helicopter in the poster for the new one, but it's not even in the movie, at least you can't see it, I think I might've heard it when he's fighting the guy at the end.

@st1ngers104

3 жыл бұрын

Lol yes for sure

If you like the original Sudden Death and hate the new ones then pls check out First Score with David Bautista. It is Sudden Death with soccer field instead and it surprisingly good

Now I haven't seen the new sudden death, but I have seen the original I even a DVD copy of the movie. One of the things that made the original so good, is Van Damme's character seemed like an ordinary guy. Sure he was a good shape and he could fight, but he didn't feel like a superhuman badass. His character gets hurt, he gets tired, he shows fear, his performance makes you feel like he could die, and there's a few moments where he almost does. Now I doubt Micheal what's his name's performance came even close to that. He probably played the stereotypical unstoppable badass. Not there's anything wrong that kind of hero. When watching T2, or Rambo, but Sudden Death's hero is supposed to be regular guy kind of hero like Indiana Jones or John MaClane. These weren't unstoppable superhuman heroes, they were ordinary guys who got knocked down and got back up, and that's one of the things that keeps on the edge of your seat with Sudden Death, was the hero's vulnerability.

Sudden Death was my childhood classics.