Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD Brand: Sony EAN: 9780767821544 Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC ISBN: 0767821548 Label: Sony Pictures Manufacturer: Sony Pictures Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Sony Pictures Region Code: 1 Release Date: December 29, 1998 Running Time: 91 minutes Sales Rank: 21252 Studio: Sony Pictures Theatrical Release Date: September 04, 1998
Product Description: Jean-claude van damme stars as marcus ray the king of the knock-offs in hong kongs shady manufacturing scene who gets involved in a russian mafia plot to hold the united states security for ransom. As his allies prove to be his enemies rays survival comes to depend on his knowing the fakes and the reals. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 03/22/2005 Starring: Jean-claude Van Damme Lela Rochon Run time: 91 minutes Rating: R Director: Tsui Hark
Amazon.com: Having based so much of his career on the films from the region, Jean Claude Van Damme heads to Hong Kong itself for Knock Off. Set in the 72 hours running up to the British handover to China (and released a mere year after the actual event), the film's action centers around the colony's thriving bootleg business, tied in with a rather convoluted plot concerning the CIA, Russian Mafia, and an attempt to hold the United States ransom through covert attacks. The opening section unwisely tries Van Damme's hand at knockabout humor with partner Rob Schneider but merely proves that the star is severely lacking the sort of humorous touch that Arnold Schwarzenegger has so successfully utilized. Once Knock Off descends into more familiar Van Damme territory, the film--and its leading man--are on surer ground. There are a good deal of spectacular fight sequences, some amazing stunts, and a feisty female sparring partner in the form of Lela Rochen. Even the always-reliable Paul Sorvino pops up. Director Tsui Hark hits upon some interesting and initially invigorating visual effects but soon overdoes them, actually highlighting the lack of decent story rather than enhancing it. There is an incredible film to be made about this period in history but this isn't it. Knock Off is merely another undemanding, high-kicking, high-octane vehicle for Van Damme. --Phil Udell
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Rating: - Legend says there are only 36 people who will truly ever love this movie. I'm one. . .are you?
This is my all time favorite in the Van Damme library. The first time I saw it in the theater I wasn't really into it. But it wasn't because the movie was poor. My tastes simply hadn't evolved to the point where I could truly appreciate what this film is (I'm serious).
This is a great role for the man. Finally he gets to play against type and do a cocky, fun-loving, anti-hero. His character kinda makes me feel like this is what it would be like to hang with the guy in real life.
Tsui Hark brings a new visual dynamic to a VD movie that wasn't there in previous VD films. Hark is so good that he makes me cool with Rob Schneider, whom I have never been able to stand with the exception of some SNL skits. That right there makes it solid.
Hark also pushed Van Damme to expand into some more physical action, not just punching and kicking. You really only see him do this in Hard ... Read More
Rating: - Reeeeal subtle title. I like it.
The Jean Claude Van Damme Review Matrix (JCVD-RM)
1. Who is he? Marcus Ray, a fashion designer whose specialty is selling knock off jeans
2. Which family member/friend must be avenged? Merely a business associate
3. Does he take his shirt off? To be honest, I can't say that I noticed...but I'm sure he did.
4. Does he have sex with a C-List actress? No, but I'm sure he wanted to strip down Lela Rochon.
5. Is there a tournament? No, but there ARE exploding knock-off jeans
6. Is training needed for this tournament? Sadly, it appears the tournament aspect of JCVD's movies is going away.
7. Does he do the splits in training or in the tournament? No disappointment - the splits is done.
8. Does he punch someone in the balls? Eat, drink, sleep, punch someone in the balls...these are things JCVD craves
9. Does he do a series of flying or 360 kicks? ... Read More
Rating: - Absolutely spectacular action film !
I urge anyone who like Asian Cinema and/or Jean Claude Van Damme to watch this movie. Brilliant fast paced camera work topped with an epic quality makes this film a visual treat for fans of fast paced action films (especially those of Asian Cinema). This movie is so well balanced with the action, story and quirky moments and thrills that you'll be wanting more.
Also I must mention that this movie is directed by Tsui Hark, so just buy this if you like his work (I do).
This is one of those films that just leaves you feeling really good once it ends.
Rating: - So bad it's good.
First saw this movie on HBO in the late '90's and as a connoisseur of "le bad cinema" I knew I'd found something special. My theory is that when a film is made there are roughly 3 million decision points, encompassing everything like dialog, blocking, acting, lighting, editing, make-up, etc.
A near perfect film (like 'Saving Private Ryan') has made roughly 2.85 million of these decisions correctly, but if you look at this from the other side, then a wonderfully awful film like 'Knock Off' got about 2.85 million of these decisions wrong.
That's what makes truly horrible films so good, you can't intentionally make a film like this (you couldn't consciously make that many decisions incorrect).
So if you appreciate a movie with bad special effects, nonsensical plotting, a character who seems to die 3 different times but keeps coming back with no explanation at all, random zooms that ... Read More
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- Legend says there are only 36 people who will truly ever love this movie. I'm one. . .are you?
- Reeeeal subtle title. I like it.
