WARNING! These scenes contain extreme violence. Viewer discretion is advised. We’re back for week two of Fight Scene of the Week! Going back the 90’s for this one. 1997 to be exact. Grosse Point Blank is the film and John Cusack is our hero. Even though this film isn’t that old, I really think it’s one of the first to contain any sense of realism. Most fight scenes before this were either waaaaay over the top or just plain silly. This one definitely has some hints of cheesiness but it’s moving in the right direction. Part of that is due to the bad guy in this scene, Benny “The Jet” Urguidez, who’s a very well know martial artist and was a legit, full contact kickboxer in the 70’s and 80’s. He definitely brings some realism cred to the scene. Be on the look out for some good high-cover blocks, some...Read more

WARNING! These scenes contain extreme violence. Viewer discretion is advised. Welcome to the first installment of Fight Scene Of The Week! This scene is from the Korean film, Old Boy. There are a few fight sequences in the film but this is my favorite! Whats great about it? For starters, it’s one continuous shot in a confined space with almost no editing. I believe the only editing is a knife to the back. The choreography isn’t the fanciest or cleanest but it does a great job of capturing a raw vibe, and the use of a hammer as the main characters weapon of choice is pretty neat. The movie itself has a pretty messed up story line, so be warned if you decide to watch the whole thing. There’s also a US remake staring Josh Brolin that isn’t terrible, but I prefer the original. Enjoy!Read more

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