I say that “slightly greater level of maturity” is right around puberty. Same as cartoons, Iron Maiden, etc. Some don’t move on though. It reminds me of a short conversation I had with my younger brother a year or two ago. A radio controlled car racing place opened up and we drove by it. He said “weren’t you into that stuff back in the day?” I said “yeah, until I started trying to get laid.” Comical, yet true. Same for cartoons, Iron Maiden, Bruce Lee movies, and a few other things for me.
Since the old Bloodsport, I cannot name one. I think martial art movies are made for non practicionners, so they need flashy stuff to get people impressed. Actual art is in the little details, quite invisible, doesn’t make movies.
Fiiiiinally got around to watching this. Really cool movie! Apart from the cheesy music and edits
, I enjoyed it. Was so cool seeing all the greats in the one tournament: Royama, William Oliver, Sato, Howard Collins, Ninomiya, Martin. Love Oliver's style of fighting so much, his quickness, agility and technique are incredible.
