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Favorite John Woo clone/rip off movie?

Started by Dolph Lundgren, March 14, 2003, 10:04:48 PM

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Dolph Lundgren

I know there's gotta be some John Woo fans in here, so I figured I would start a thread dedicated to finding and recommending all movies that are influenced by the legendary director.  Of course what I'm referring to is the action scenes, and Woo fans know exactly what I'm talking about - little realism, PLENTY of style, slow-motion, and pizzazz.  So what's everyone's favorite John Woo action rip off movie?  I'm having trouble remembering some, but here are a few off the top of my head:

Back to Back:  This one has Michael Rooker in it, along with some japanese guy.  Pretty formulaic movie, but a few great action scenes make this one memorable.

Bridge of Dragons:  With Dolph Lundgren.  Awesome flick, with one gunfight reminiscent of John Woo's greatness.  Slow motion and all.  Good stuff here.

Army of One:  Also with Dolph Lundgren.  A good movie up until the warehouse shootout, which is one of the best (and most Woo-like) action scenes of all time.  Incredible scene, great action.  It's almost like Woo did it himself.

Replacement Killers:  With Chow Yun-Fat.  Everyone always rips on this movie, but the director did his best to try to show people in America why CYF is an action god.  Some cool looking shootouts, overshadowed somewhat by CYF's struggling english (give the guy a break!) and lackluster story.  A guilty pleasure for me, though.  I think this one was produced by Woo, so it might not be a clone after all.

Desperado.  Who doesn't know this movie?  Antonio Banderas kicks all sorts of ass in this one, which has plenty of unrealistic gunfights that we've come to know and love.  

I just purchased a few new movies called Hard Justice and High Voltage, which are described as John Woo clones.  High Voltage has Bruce Lee's daughter, Shannon, in it.  I haven't watched these yet, but I'm planning on it very soon.  Hopefully they'll live up to the hype.

I'm having trouble coming up with others, but I know there are plenty more out there.  So what are your guys' favorite Woo clones?  

Nick

Kev

What about Equilibrium? The most awesome Woo ripoff fight scenes ever (come on, Taye Diggs getting his FACE sliced off with a sword isn't cool?) Nick wrote:

Dolph Lundgren

Unfortunately, I haven't seen Equilibrium yet.  But it's definitely at the top of my must-see list, due to all of the great things that I've heard about it.  It didn't play very long at the theaters, and I couldn't find any places playing it near me.  But I think it comes out on May 11th on DVD, so I'll be first in line to get it.

Nick