No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) Review in 2025
A martial arts movie with a lot of action and a cool plot, but with some cheesy moments.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
This movie is not suitable for family viewing due to its high level of violence and mature themes.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you're a fan of martial arts movies or Jean-Claude Van Damme, but it's not particularly memorable or impactful.
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The movie is about a young martial artist named Jean-Claude Van Damme who travels to Hong Kong to avenge his brother's death, only to find himself in a series of intense battles against a powerful martial artist named Cheng Chao-an.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is engaging and has a lot of twists and turns, but it's not particularly original or memorable.
acting8.00/10
The acting is good, but it's not particularly impressive or memorable.
characters6.00/10
The characters are well-developed and relatable, but they're not particularly complex or deep.
direction8.00/10
The direction is solid and effective, but it's not particularly innovative or stylish.
cinematography7.00/10
The cinematography is good, but it's not particularly impressive or memorable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie has a lot of action and a cool plot, and the direction is solid and effective.
Cons
The movie has some cheesy moments and the characters are not particularly complex or deep.
Notable Quotes
"I'm not afraid of you, Jean-Claude. I'm afraid of what you might do to me."
"You can't run from your problems, Jean-Claude. You have to face them head-on."
