[26], In November 2015, Headmon and Acme Rocket Fuel announced the sequel titled Kickboxer: Retaliation, which was shot from June to August 2016. Kickboxer: Vengeance Rob Hickman would produce the film through Headmon along with Logothetis and Field through Radar Pictures. [16][17] On December 4, Sara Malakul Lane joined the film to play the love interest of the lead character. A while later, Kurt receives an envelope with Eric's championship medal and a ticket to Bangkok. It is the sixth film in the Kickboxer franchise and also serves as a reboot. ‘Kickboxer’ is an absolute classic to this two-bit reviewer, endlessly re-watchable, packed with great fights and training montages and full of charm. Dimitri LogothetisJim McGrath Tong Po knocks Kurt out and Crawford informs Kurt that because of what he had attempted, the police have been called in to arrest him. Marcia told her it was Eric'c choice. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Producer Bautista is pretty fantastic as the taciturn, surprisingly meditative psychopath. Here he surrenders to Durand’s unconventional training, readying his mind and body for the final showdown with the seemingly unstoppable Po. Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. John Stockwell stepped in as the film's director. [5] On December 8, Gina Carano joined the film's cast to play a fight promoter. The final round has Tong Po and Kurt fight with double swords to the death. Release Date At the coroners, Kurt confronts Marcia, blaming her for what had happened to Eric. As Kurt begins his training, he and Liu slowly begin to start a romance. Kurt is able to now get the upper hand, especially when he has countered Tong Po's headlock, the same move that killed Eric. Durand, feeling he has already failed Eric, declines Kurt's offer. Durand first thinks Kurt is impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po. With nods to the original and the likes of Ong-Bak , the action is great and brings in a worthy new action star on the rise named Alain Moussi. Kickboxer: Vengeance Eric and Kurt Sloane are the descendants of a well-known Venice, California-based family of martial artists. After the New Orleans shoot, actor Darren Shahlavi, who played Eric Sloane, died at the age of 42 on January 14, 2015. Kurt gets his ass handed to him for most of the first round by his 6’10” 400 lb. However, Kurt is able to get the upper hand on Kavi and defeats him. Kavi has now joined Durand and helps Kurt train as well. Kurt has learned that the night he is there, Eric is scheduled to fight Tong Po. The film has a similar premise as the first film in the franchise. That night, Crawford introduces Tong Po to the compound and Tong Po shows his strength by using simple knees and elbows to break a stone statue. Kurt Sloane goes to Thailand and heads to the martial arts compound of Tong Po. After a few battles between compound fighters, Tong returns inside to meet with his escorts. As Kurt begins his training, he and Liu slowly begin to start a romance. However, Kurt attempts to convince Durand to train him to face Tong Po. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. We have a more agile Kurt Sloane here via Moussi’s performance. [25] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 37 out of 100, based on eight critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". It is a reboot of the original series, and has a similar premise as the first film in the franchise. Liu and some officers show up, forcing everyone to disperse except for Kurt, who is with his brother. Marcia arrives and invites Eric to go to Thailand to fight in an underground match. He is met with resistance by doorman Kavi. Kurt still gets knocked down, but finally has the determination to take on Tong Po. As they are stopped on the street, Kurt and Liu are confronted by the thugs but Kurt is able to fend off the thugs with his martial arts skills. Kickboxer Retaliation 2018 | jail fighting scene full fightjail fight scene from the movie Kickboxer Retaliation 2018 Kurt uses an array of Muay Thai and even adds a bit of grappling to stop Tong Po. Kurt sets out for revenge. Another compound fighter, Storm, struts his stuff and is able to beat Kurt. The film was released in select theaters and on VOD by RLJ Entertainment on September 2, 2016. Another compound fighter, Storm, struts his stuff and is able to beat Kurt. opponent. Kickboxer: Vengeance is a remake/reboot of the original and classic Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts film, Kickboxer, which was released in 1989. [9], Radar Pictures began developing a reboot of the film in 2013 with Jim McGrath and Dimitri Logothetis writing; Logothetis is also produced along with Ted Field and Nick Celozzi, Mike Weber and Peter Meyer executive producing and Stephen Fung attached to direct with the film start filming in early 2014. Kickboxer: Retaliation is an American martial arts film directed and written by Dimitri Logothetis.It is the seventh film in the Kickboxer film series and is a direct sequel to the 2016 film Kickboxer: Vengeance, also written by Logothetis.The film stars Alain Moussi, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Christopher Lambert, Ronaldinho, Mike Tyson and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. As Kurt attempts to confront Marcia, he is stopped by police, who then escort him first to meet Master Durand, Eric's Muay Thai trainer, who gives him Eric's money from the fight and then to the airport. Storm, Matthew Ziff and original film star Jean-Claude Van Damme were cast in the film. The evil kickboxer Tong Po is billed as “himself” in the movie’s … However, he ends up staying. As they are stopped on the street, Kurt and Liu are confronted by the thugs but Kurt is able to fend off the thugs with his martial arts skills. [6], Filming began in New Orleans and Thailand on November 24, 2014. Next Kurt has learned that the night he is there, Eric is scheduled to fight Tong Po. Crawford serves as the master of ceremonies, like he did in the final fight in Kickboxer: Vengeance. Tong Po knocks Kurt out and Crawford informs Kurt that because of what he had attempted, the police have been called in to arrest him. Not to be outdone, JCVD had two fight scenes and the second one against Kurt’s friend Kavi (George St-Pierre) was dope. Finally, 27 years after unleashing Jean-Claude Van Damme on the world, Kickboxer, the martial arts franchise that refuses to die, is boldly rebooted with the supremely silly Kickboxer: Vengeance. The second round includes broken glass on the hands, but once again Tong Po proves to be too powerful. Kurt, noticing what Kavi was up to, tells him to return the wallet but lets him keep the money. At a celebratory event at the Sloan Gym, fight promoter He is met with resistance by doorman Kavi. [28], "Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to the world of Kickboxer as 'Master Durand, "Gina Carano Joins Dave Bautista in 'Kickboxer' Remake", "Kings Road Entertainment: In Development - Kickboxer 3D", "Legal Fight Clouds Planned 'All of Me' Remake (Exclusive)", "Kickboxer Remake Lands Director Stephen Fung", "Cannes Briefs: 'Kickboxer' Reboots With Georges St Pierre, Dave Bautista, Alain Moussi; Warner International Takes 'Relatos Salvajes' To France, Spain, Lat Am; More", "Tony Jaa Drops Out Of Fung's KICKBOXERr", "EXCLUSIVE: KICKBOXER Loses Fung, Gains 'In The Blood' Director", "Stockwell's KICKBOXER Adds T.J. 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Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric's shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. Durand, feeling he has already failed Eric, declines Kurt's offer. John StockwellDimitri Logothetis (Thailand co-director) Liu takes Kurt to Master Durand and tells him to stay there until he is well enough to return to America. Liu also informs Wattona that she is having him investigated for corruption with the country's authorities. The second round includes broken glass on the hands, but once again Tong Po proves to be too powerful. Liu shows up to arrest Marcia, who vows she will be out the next morning. Durand first thinks Kurt is impossible to train, but through a series of spiritual exercises and tests, Durand discovers that Kurt has a deeper strength that will carry him through his final showdown with Tong Po. [8] Legal battles within the company, however, resulted in this version, along with several other planned remakes from the company, not being made. Kavi shows up as a spy for Tong Po, but when Durand defeats Kavi, he makes Kavi a deal that will prevent him from having Tong Po get angry. However, after a confrontation in the rain, Durand sees determination in Kurt and decides to train him. The location settings are … Eric thinks that they can make more money and get Kurt has always been in older brother, Eric’s shadow, as he lacks the instincts needed to become a champion. [23], The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 14, 2016. When Kurt arrives to Thailand, he sees Eric being brutalized by Tong Po. The next day, Kurt and Liu leave on a boat with Kavi and another female with Durand offering his goodbye in comic fashion. Production re-emerged in June 2015, with Alain Moussi going to Bangkok to film his scenes with Jean-Claude Van Damme. Kurt, noticing what Kavi was up to, tells him to return the wallet but lets him keep the money. Dimitri Logothetis took over directing the shoot in Thailand. 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