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Never Too Young To Die
This movie is really not that good. It does star John Stamos, who is trying to avenge his fathers death at the hands of Gene Simmons(KISS). There is really bad writing in this low budget movie, but if you are a Kiss fan you might want to get it because Gene Simmons is in it and plays the villian. Vanity is also in the movie as well. This film is before her great perormance in "Action Jackson". There is a funny scene in the movie, however. Gene Simmons kisses Vanity sticking his tounge down her throat in typical Simmons fashion. Like I said, if you are a Kiss fan,you might watch it because of that reason.

Forget Stamos...This movie stars Vanity
For anyone who grew up in the early 80's you know that Vanity(prince's girl) was the bomb.
She stars in this silly low budget flick.
I'm not really sure what the movie is about but if you are a old-school Vanity fan this is a must.
Enjoy and take a trip down memory lane.
Ohh...I almost forgot she is topless in one scene. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

cute video for the kids
This one has the same normal kid as in the first one but now with a supernatural twist about two magic rings that each give the wearer special fighting powers. When our hero gets the first ring baddies came after him from everywhere. There are some corny lines like when at the end he is fighting the god like man with both rings and show how he can shoot bolts of lightning that make cars explode and his freinds tell everyone around them not to use their guns because the powerless little boy needs the pride of killing a deity all by himself, there by putting hostages at risk. Leave it to the power ranger fans unless you're desperate for fight scenes ... Read more

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Extremely Sexy Film
The storyline isn't great, but it isn't terrible either. The characters seem convincing enough.

I was actually able to watch the entire film without having to hit the FF button.

There is an extremely sexy lesbian love scene that you just can't miss! Secret Games also comes in an "unrated" version, which is only available on VHS. In the "Unrated" version the sex scenes are longer and more exciting than in the R-Rated version. Very erotic and sexy!

GET IT NOW
More sex scenc and nudity than you can shake a stick at! the woman are amazing, the sex scenc are fantastic, it's so go that you should get two, just in case the first one get worn out! ... Read more

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This film wraps up the big wrestling match that Terry Davis's novel left unresolved. It also makes Carla (Linda Fiorentino, in her screen debut) less of a bad girl. What it does capture is the book's flowing feeling of power and the possibility of youth. Probably best known for presenting a just-emerging Madonna singing "Crazy for You," Vision Quest also uses Matthew Modine nicely. He doesn't typify the usual coming-of-age youth, but his character, Louden Swain, isn't the typical youth, period. Swain needs to win the Washington State wrestling championship, and he's up against a guy who carries logs up stadium steps. He's also involved with an older woman, Carla, and learning that love and all that stuff is much harder than pinning an opponent. Ah, youth. --Keith Simanton ... Read more

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themes counter mediocre acting to produce excellence
Since most of the people submitting reviews here are wrestlers, ex-wrestlers, or are associated with wrestling, it is very easy to have a biased point of view towards this movie. While some people critique the screenplay or acting, those that enjoy it are looking past the acting and into the theme of the movie.

After reading the book, it becomes evident that the movie is quite different. While the book focuses on growing up ("coming of age") and life, the movie focuses more on the wrestling aspect, obviously to appeal to the masses. I'd say the book was more award-winning material, while the movie was more inspirational. Wrestling, although a big part of Louden Swain's life, was not as overpowering in the book. The book was not about wrestling per se, but about life and growing up. The movie concentrated on the wrestling aspect more which makes it an excellent motivator. Despite the sometimes mediocre screenplay, this movie is a classic to wrestlers because it shows that the human spirit will overcome all. It accurately portrays the blood, guts, and tears that accompany an athlete involved in the sport. As another reviewer commented, the "Rocky" for wrestlers. A definite recommendation to all wrestlers.

good movie, bad DVD
I'm really hoping that they re-release this movie soon. In terms of the Rocky-esque movies, this is one of the better ones. I liked it even better the second time around because I noticed just how realistic Modine's performance is not only as a wrestler, but also as a highschooler.

The problem with the DVD is that (1) the transfer is positively awful, (2)it's standard as opposed to widescreen (not a big issue in this case), and (3) there are no features. The main problem, of course, is with the quality of the transfer, which probably looks better on some VHS versions of the film.

Re-release this into a more non-hurried DVD format and this rating will go from 3 stars to at least 4.

"You ever hear of Pele?"
There are a lot of reasons to love this movie - It's a great coming of age tale, a solid 80's high school film - and all the reasons that other reviewers have already shared... but it stands out, in my opinion, for providing the most elegant argument for why we as a society love sports and athletes Towards the end of the movie one of the charachters gives a little pep talk about watching Pele play soccer... "and I tell you I started crying... yeah that's right I started cryin..."

Vision Quest
I absolutely love this movie, despite the wrestling. This movie isn't only about wrestling, it's about coming of age, and the human spirit.

DVD version is much better than VHS
I have looked at some of the reviews on the suggested
bad quality of the picture of the DVD version, but I
feel this current full-screen DVD version of Vision
Quest is still very good and a heck of a lot better than my
VHS store bought version. Yes, a wide-screen and special
edition DVD packed with features and with some restoration
of the original film would be great, but this DVD version
will do until then. Also, for those people who do want
a choice of having the full-screen format you may want to
buy this DVD now because if Vision Quest is ever released
in a new special edition it may be released in wide-screen
only format so this full-screen version may be hard to get
at some point in the future. ... Read more

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Not as good as JK 1
After seeing the first installment of Josh Kirby Time Warrior, I was hungry for more. I was asking many questions at the cliffhanger conclusion of "Planet of the Dino-Knights"... Would Josh ever get home? Would Zoetrope find all of the nullifier pieces and destroy the universe? Would Azabeth and Josh ever get it on? These questions haunted me until my return to the local Blockbuster video. I searched for JK2 but alas, it was already spoken for... I scanned all six covers and decided to rent JK5 "Journey to the Magic Cavern". What can I say... I like mushrooms. I was glad to see that JK's distribution company had put a brief synopsis of what I had missed in volumes 2-4. Upon returning to Josh and his crew, we find that Azabeth feels the need to bite people. Not just normal people, but mushroom people. Azabeth falls deathly ill. Josh, Prism and Doctor 1138 only have 12 yaba-daba's to find the muncher and save their dear friend Azabeth. And like Josh said, "You don't need to know how long a Yaba-daba is to know that Azabeth doesn't have much time". Along the road the crew meets some zainy characters. Fertatuchi helps the crew make their way through nightmare cavern toward the treachurous Muncher. Another zainy character is Ding-Dong. This throw back to the bull-headed character of Scrappy doo had his father eaten by the Muncher. Ding-Dong is out for vengeance. It is with this character and the fatally ill Azabeth that the all encompassing quote arises. "I'd be honored to kick muncher but by your side young Ding-Dong". Wow... If that's not power, I don't know what is. One of the most tension filled scenes is when Josh must cross a bridge that is hung above a flowing river of lava. This is especially difficult for Josh because in JK1, he is told that his community has been reduced to nothing but a pool of lava. Josh must swallow his fear and anger and cross the bridge. But the birdge had been constructed poorly (possibly by mexicans) and Josh must hurry before he plunges to his death. I'll let you decide if he makes it or not :) Some favorite quotes: "She's the one whow took a bite out of my head" "I'm sure he's a real fun-guy" "My tounge has been depressed enough for one day, Josh Kirby" End ... Read more

Reviews (51)

themes counter mediocre acting to produce excellence
Since most of the people submitting reviews here are wrestlers, ex-wrestlers, or are associated with wrestling, it is very easy to have a biased point of view towards this movie. While some people critique the screenplay or acting, those that enjoy it are looking past the acting and into the theme of the movie.

After reading the book, it becomes evident that the movie is quite different. While the book focuses on growing up ("coming of age") and life, the movie focuses more on the wrestling aspect, obviously to appeal to the masses. I'd say the book was more award-winning material, while the movie was more inspirational. Wrestling, although a big part of Louden Swain's life, was not as overpowering in the book. The book was not about wrestling per se, but about life and growing up. The movie concentrated on the wrestling aspect more which makes it an excellent motivator. Despite the sometimes mediocre screenplay, this movie is a classic to wrestlers because it shows that the human spirit will overcome all. It accurately portrays the blood, guts, and tears that accompany an athlete involved in the sport. As another reviewer commented, the "Rocky" for wrestlers. A definite recommendation to all wrestlers.

good movie, bad DVD
I'm really hoping that they re-release this movie soon. In terms of the Rocky-esque movies, this is one of the better ones. I liked it even better the second time around because I noticed just how realistic Modine's performance is not only as a wrestler, but also as a highschooler.

The problem with the DVD is that (1) the transfer is positively awful, (2)it's standard as opposed to widescreen (not a big issue in this case), and (3) there are no features. The main problem, of course, is with the quality of the transfer, which probably looks better on some VHS versions of the film.

Re-release this into a more non-hurried DVD format and this rating will go from 3 stars to at least 4.

"You ever hear of Pele?"
There are a lot of reasons to love this movie - It's a great coming of age tale, a solid 80's high school film - and all the reasons that other reviewers have already shared... but it stands out, in my opinion, for providing the most elegant argument for why we as a society love sports and athletes Towards the end of the movie one of the charachters gives a little pep talk about watching Pele play soccer... "and I tell you I started crying... yeah that's right I started cryin..."

Vision Quest
I absolutely love this movie, despite the wrestling. This movie isn't only about wrestling, it's about coming of age, and the human spirit.

DVD version is much better than VHS
I have looked at some of the reviews on the suggested
bad quality of the picture of the DVD version, but I
feel this current full-screen DVD version of Vision
Quest is still very good and a heck of a lot better than my
VHS store bought version. Yes, a wide-screen and special
edition DVD packed with features and with some restoration
of the original film would be great, but this DVD version
will do until then. Also, for those people who do want
a choice of having the full-screen format you may want to
buy this DVD now because if Vision Quest is ever released
in a new special edition it may be released in wide-screen
only format so this full-screen version may be hard to get
at some point in the future. ... Read more

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'Dark'
Premise could've been better developed.Martin Kove's sex scene totally unnescessary, but he plays a good villain. Joe Lara as Lugar was deliciously 'dark' and looks darn good in leather. I liked the ominous feel of the entire movie. Great fight scenes.Ending too far-fetched. ... Read more

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Never Too Young To Die
This movie is really not that good. It does star John Stamos, who is trying to avenge his fathers death at the hands of Gene Simmons(KISS). There is really bad writing in this low budget movie, but if you are a Kiss fan you might want to get it because Gene Simmons is in it and plays the villian. Vanity is also in the movie as well. This film is before her great perormance in "Action Jackson". There is a funny scene in the movie, however. Gene Simmons kisses Vanity sticking his tounge down her throat in typical Simmons fashion. Like I said, if you are a Kiss fan,you might watch it because of that reason.

Forget Stamos...This movie stars Vanity
For anyone who grew up in the early 80's you know that Vanity(prince's girl) was the bomb.
She stars in this silly low budget flick.
I'm not really sure what the movie is about but if you are a old-school Vanity fan this is a must.
Enjoy and take a trip down memory lane.
Ohh...I almost forgot she is topless in one scene. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

SNOW ESCAPE
What can one say about a movie that offers such gorgeous vistas of the beautiful Alaskan countryside? Admit it - those of us who have never experienced such wonder can only stare in awe at the tremendous power of the avalanche. Add Thomas Ian Griffith's dimples, Caroleen Feeney's birthmark, F. Lee Ermey's continued lack of acting ability; C. Thomas Howell's quick departure, and some adequate special effects, you can't help but be entertained by this cornball thriller. Some cute animals, and a nice turn by Geoffrey Lower as a villain make ESCAPE FROM ALASKA good escapist fare!

Bad special effects
I agree with the reviewer before me. I rented this to watch with my kids one afternoon thinking it would be a great wilderness adventure movie. My kids even kept saying,"Mom, that looks so fake"... they said this many times during the movie. The scenery was pretty but the acting just so-so. I wouldn't recommend this although it had very few cuss words and no sex or voilence. This was a plus since my kids watched it with me.

1.5 for the story idea...
Let me start by saying I rented this from the local video store with high hopes based on the back of the DVD. The story line is very interesting and pulled me in. The scenery was really nice (which gives it the 1.5 stars)

But, and I do mean BUT it was painful to watch! The special effects were so bad that I have seen local kids produce better things. The snow scenes where the avalanche goes through the town were obviously scales as they looked like models.

The premise is that there is a new pipeline being built over the tundra and into Juneau, which is in a valley and the main character thinks that there is just to much chance for something to go wrong and a giant avalanche to bury the town. You see she has a past experience with avalanches as she has lived through one from years ago. So now she is with the EPA and out to stop the project, almost reluctantly with the help of a former friend. There is even a scene with a wild wolf cub... (Cute but not real believable)...

On top of that the acting was just ok. I didn't believe the characters though I have seen some of these same actors in other movies, do well. There were just way to many unbelievable scenes to enjoy the movie.

Don't spend your money on this one if you must then rent it. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Tough and Deadly REVIEW
After joining forces in 1993's "Back In Action", Billy Blanks and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper reunite for this dismal follow-up. This time, Blanks is a special agent with amnesia and Piper is the bounty hunter trying to keep him alive long enough to figure out who he is.

The action sequences aren't as spectacular this go around and the story gets tired fast. Fans of either may want to check out but overall, it's very underwhelming.

The ultimate no hoper.
Billy Blanks is a poor man's Wesley Snipes.Wesley Snipes is a poor man's Eddie Murphy.A lot of people find Eddie Murphy very irritating. Even as a movie aimed squairely to demonstrate the martial arts and brawls, this is a very boring and cack handed affair.

Abysmal.
Absolutely terrible action thriller,with unconquerable martial arts man Billy Blanks and former wrestling? pro Rowdy Roddy Piper teaming up to bust some bad guys.Repetitive,incoherent and boring.

Always Enjoyable, Rowdy Roddy Piper
What is this movie about? Here's a quick synopsis. Billy Blanks plays an undercover CIA agent, who after being badly beaten, is left unconscious. When he awakens, he finds that he is suffering from amnesia. Being hunted by hitmen who wish to finish the job, he seeks refuge with a good samaritan private investigator who likes to hit people, played by Rowdy Roddy Piper. The movie itself is very enjoyable. Piper's charisma really saves the picture which in itself is really just a rehash of recycled plot points from other action movies. He goes through the movie with a tounge-in-cheek attitude that keeps the movie fun. I also find it funny that somehow the creators of this film managed to turn every single scene into a fight scene. Even when Piper and Blanks are just sitting around the office, they find a reason to argue and then attack each other. The first ten minutes of the movie are horrible, so watch out. But after that you'll have a lot of fun with this movie. Check it out.

Good "Lethal Weapon" clone.
A good buddy cop action film with a decent plot. Billy Blanks and Roddy Piper both may not be great actors, but their talent in the action movie genre should put them more often on the big screen. ... Read more

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Re-issue on DVD, but with better cover art
I remember seeing this almost forgotten made-for-TV movie when I was in high school, so it's a nostalgia thing if nothing else. But while average I still enjoyed it as an A-Team type action film.In addition to a DVD re-issue the cover art needs to be redone, desperatly!!!! ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Extremely Sexy Film
The storyline isn't great, but it isn't terrible either. The characters seem convincing enough.

I was actually able to watch the entire film without having to hit the FF button.

There is an extremely sexy lesbian love scene that you just can't miss! Secret Games also comes in an "unrated" version, which is only available on VHS. In the "Unrated" version the sex scenes are longer and more exciting than in the R-Rated version. Very erotic and sexy!

GET IT NOW
More sex scenc and nudity than you can shake a stick at! the woman are amazing, the sex scenc are fantastic, it's so go that you should get two, just in case the first one get worn out! ... Read more

Reviews (4)

good movie
If you are into survival horror video games you will probably agree with me,that this a good movie.

Better than I thought!
I really thought that this movie would be a total waste of time but surprise! It turned out to be quite entertaining. Hey, it cost less that $1 mil to make so what do you expect? The performances were good and the action sequences were really good for a low budget feature. Jack Gill did a lot with what he had to work with, imagine if he had $10 mil to work with! You should see it, just to check it out!

Ron Pearlman, you have forsaken me!
This movie is like a porno.. but without nudity, and without the good music. It's loose plot follows a body gaurd (Matt McColm) trying to protect his client from... well.... I guess this film. He does a poor job, because she's in it. In the end, they do battle with Ron Pearlman, who's bad for one reason or another. Maybe he's pissed he didn't get paid enough, or maybe he didn't pay the filmakers enough to not be in this film. Either way, he's pissed, and out to destroy the world. The camerawork looks like a guy holding the camera with one hand, and lifting weights with the other. Consquently, the camera is never really steady. If you paid the full amount for this DVD, or for that matter, any amount, I suggest you ask for a refund.

Good action for a low-budget feature
This film is pretty darn good for being a low-budget feature. (under $1mil). The action is quite good and the performances are above average for the usual lower budget films. I would recommend it for all action lovers. It is fast-paced with some humor. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

SNOW ESCAPE
What can one say about a movie that offers such gorgeous vistas of the beautiful Alaskan countryside? Admit it - those of us who have never experienced such wonder can only stare in awe at the tremendous power of the avalanche. Add Thomas Ian Griffith's dimples, Caroleen Feeney's birthmark, F. Lee Ermey's continued lack of acting ability; C. Thomas Howell's quick departure, and some adequate special effects, you can't help but be entertained by this cornball thriller. Some cute animals, and a nice turn by Geoffrey Lower as a villain make ESCAPE FROM ALASKA good escapist fare!

Bad special effects
I agree with the reviewer before me. I rented this to watch with my kids one afternoon thinking it would be a great wilderness adventure movie. My kids even kept saying,"Mom, that looks so fake"... they said this many times during the movie. The scenery was pretty but the acting just so-so. I wouldn't recommend this although it had very few cuss words and no sex or voilence. This was a plus since my kids watched it with me.

1.5 for the story idea...
Let me start by saying I rented this from the local video store with high hopes based on the back of the DVD. The story line is very interesting and pulled me in. The scenery was really nice (which gives it the 1.5 stars)

But, and I do mean BUT it was painful to watch! The special effects were so bad that I have seen local kids produce better things. The snow scenes where the avalanche goes through the town were obviously scales as they looked like models.

The premise is that there is a new pipeline being built over the tundra and into Juneau, which is in a valley and the main character thinks that there is just to much chance for something to go wrong and a giant avalanche to bury the town. You see she has a past experience with avalanches as she has lived through one from years ago. So now she is with the EPA and out to stop the project, almost reluctantly with the help of a former friend. There is even a scene with a wild wolf cub... (Cute but not real believable)...

On top of that the acting was just ok. I didn't believe the characters though I have seen some of these same actors in other movies, do well. There were just way to many unbelievable scenes to enjoy the movie.

Don't spend your money on this one if you must then rent it. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

good movie
If you are into survival horror video games you will probably agree with me,that this a good movie.

Better than I thought!
I really thought that this movie would be a total waste of time but surprise! It turned out to be quite entertaining. Hey, it cost less that $1 mil to make so what do you expect? The performances were good and the action sequences were really good for a low budget feature. Jack Gill did a lot with what he had to work with, imagine if he had $10 mil to work with! You should see it, just to check it out!

Ron Pearlman, you have forsaken me!
This movie is like a porno.. but without nudity, and without the good music. It's loose plot follows a body gaurd (Matt McColm) trying to protect his client from... well.... I guess this film. He does a poor job, because she's in it. In the end, they do battle with Ron Pearlman, who's bad for one reason or another. Maybe he's pissed he didn't get paid enough, or maybe he didn't pay the filmakers enough to not be in this film. Either way, he's pissed, and out to destroy the world. The camerawork looks like a guy holding the camera with one hand, and lifting weights with the other. Consquently, the camera is never really steady. If you paid the full amount for this DVD, or for that matter, any amount, I suggest you ask for a refund.

Good action for a low-budget feature
This film is pretty darn good for being a low-budget feature. (under $1mil). The action is quite good and the performances are above average for the usual lower budget films. I would recommend it for all action lovers. It is fast-paced with some humor. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

good movie
If you are into survival horror video games you will probably agree with me,that this a good movie.

Better than I thought!
I really thought that this movie would be a total waste of time but surprise! It turned out to be quite entertaining. Hey, it cost less that $1 mil to make so what do you expect? The performances were good and the action sequences were really good for a low budget feature. Jack Gill did a lot with what he had to work with, imagine if he had $10 mil to work with! You should see it, just to check it out!

Ron Pearlman, you have forsaken me!
This movie is like a porno.. but without nudity, and without the good music. It's loose plot follows a body gaurd (Matt McColm) trying to protect his client from... well.... I guess this film. He does a poor job, because she's in it. In the end, they do battle with Ron Pearlman, who's bad for one reason or another. Maybe he's pissed he didn't get paid enough, or maybe he didn't pay the filmakers enough to not be in this film. Either way, he's pissed, and out to destroy the world. The camerawork looks like a guy holding the camera with one hand, and lifting weights with the other. Consquently, the camera is never really steady. If you paid the full amount for this DVD, or for that matter, any amount, I suggest you ask for a refund.

Good action for a low-budget feature
This film is pretty darn good for being a low-budget feature. (under $1mil). The action is quite good and the performances are above average for the usual lower budget films. I would recommend it for all action lovers. It is fast-paced with some humor. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Re-issue on DVD, but with better cover art
I remember seeing this almost forgotten made-for-TV movie when I was in high school, so it's a nostalgia thing if nothing else. But while average I still enjoyed it as an A-Team type action film.In addition to a DVD re-issue the cover art needs to be redone, desperatly!!!! ... Read more