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It might not have been Norris" breakout film, but he was on its way and a good stepping stone for things to come. Well he had appeared in a few films before hand, but not so much as a leading role and this was an attempt to create a new Bruce Lee for the American market. It"s quite a routine vehicle for Norris, which while captivating it never truly capitalizes on the martial art skills that he bestows. Sure he gets time to hand out a beating or two, but in the end there"s just not enough to go around. Most of the time Norris as ex-commando John T. Booker is racing around the clock trying to figure out a political conspiracy involving the extermination of his special-op team the "Black Tigers", and then maybe ? that"s when angry or tested he decides to beat the pulp out of someone. Sadly when that happens the sock "em activity doesn"t last all that long? by building up a punishing rhythm to only be over in a matter of seconds. Might be impressive to watch when in action (although the camera at times gets a little too close not allowing the space), but you feel short-changed hoping for more or at least some competition. The material could"ve seen any actor take the lead role, as it seems to ask more from as an establish actor, but then we probably wouldn"t have seen the trademark stunt of Norris" stirring jump-kick through car windshield. This one sequence alone (along with a three on one car park showdown) shows what he could bring to the table.


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Een leuk filmpje van Chuck Norris, bij het begin van zijn carriere.