Viva_Chiba
After some craptastic masterpieces such as Ninja Thunderbolt, Ninja Terminator, Robo Vampire and other movies, Godfrey Ho goes to America and make a movie that is definitely one of the best collaborations between east and west.The fights are pretty well choreographed and the plot is pretty cool, the story makes more sense and you can actually follow the story without getting and headache, as a fan of Godfrey Ho it was a shock that there wasn't a single use of the "cut and paste technique" (he usually recycled footage of unreleased Asian movies).It definitely feels like an American action movie and Don Niam plays one of the most memorable martial arts movie villain in history, too bad that he didn't made a memorable movie like this.You must be asking to yourself "I am a newbie in all these Godfrey Ho movies, is this a good movie to get introduced to Godfrey Ho ?" well, maybe, this is the less trashy Godfrey Ho movie, personally, if you want to see a real Godfrey Ho movie try: Ninja Thunderbolt or Ninja Terminator.With all these useless sequels, why we can't get Undefeatable 2: The Resurrection of Stingray ?
andymcc_80
I'll start by saying that his film is awful, the acting is bad, the script is non-existent and the action well that's bad too, but I haven't laughed so much in a long time. If you watch this film looking for a great martial arts film you'll be disappointed, if however you're someone that loves 'so bad it's good' type films then this one will become a favourite. The actors(and I use the term loosely) were all clearly picked because they could fight, which seems pointless when you see how bad the fight choreography is, the delivery of some of the lines is hysterical and will have you rolling on the floor. The fights which should be a saving grace are hopeless, they kept showing close up slow motion shots which would normally show brutal hits (films like Ong Bak did this to great effect) but here they only show the actors stopping punches with inches to spare or the faces of people trying(and failing) to show pain. I got this DVD for £3 and it was worth every penny, I laughed until I cried , rewound to watch parts again and again, yes the film's bad but it's the perfect definition of 'so bad it's good'Buy it, watch it, try not to pee yourself laughing :-)
TorgoTron
This film, a gem of the oft forgotten pre-internet pre-CG 90's, is one of the most entertaining train wrecks you'll ever see shot in soft focus and bad lighting. From the bug-eyed pathos of the immortal Don Niam (currently a martial arts instructor in Akron, OH, google him!) to the community-theater level production design, Undefeatable is not to be missed by true connoisseurs of the bottom of the film barrel.Our story, as it were, follows Cynthia Rothrock's Kristi Jones, who fights on the streets to put her kid sister through college. She's a street-tough hustler with a heart o' gold. Watching Kristi Jones ply her trade is really one of the most entertaining aspects of this movie. She and her "gang" of comic-relief Asian dudes meet up to fight other street-fighter-2-esque characters in an ally or warehouse or something. Some greasy dude in a suit pays money to the winners.Anyway, the parallel plot involves Don Niam's "Stingray," a pit fighter who is the titular "Undefeatable." He's a psycho who scares his wife away, and then subsequently wanders around attacking women who bear any slight resemblance to her. One of his victims is Rothrock's sister, which sets up the conflict.Don Niam's filmography consists basically of this role, a few other bit parts and "hit man" on some episode of L.A. Heat. Which is a terrible shame because Niam is triple-A HILARIOUS. Always the same bug eyed expression, the same ridiculous mullet, and the same hilarious overacting (which almost makes up for the extreme underacting of the rest of the cast). In one scene he's wearing denim cutoff jacket, which combined with his poofy hair and short stature makes him look like he should be at a K.D. Lang concert.Oh yeah, and there's the requisite "street-smart cop who doesn't play by the rules," his dopey sidekick, and even the "mayor's busting my balls" police chief, but at the end of the day this is Don "The Man" Niam's picture. Everyone else looks like they've popped a valium before they deliver their stupid lines while standing in cardboard sets lit by harsh fluorescents.SO, to summarize... hilarious over/underacting? Check. "Mentos commercial" school of cinematography? Check. AND, it's on Youtube! So you don't even have to leave your house! Just grab a six pack of shitty beer and enjoy the laughs.
darkglobe87
I simply HAD to comment this film.After purchasing a DVD of this for only £0.99, I have probably had the most amazing experience of a cinematic-nature in my life.Anyhoo.. I didn't know DVD's like these existed! Used to the shiny, Hollywood blockbusters I was quite shocked.Godfrey Hall II is a legend! His choice of cringe-worthy actors, awful choreography, even worse cameras and crummy film are effective in making a fairly entertaining film! Don Niam should be awarded for the bravery shown just for appearing on camera (oh, the hairstyle....) Cynthia Rothrock isn't the world's worst actor, and is actually quite attractive, but just doesn't seem to fit in, in my view.