If self defence and walking in woodlands are your cup of tea, then Fatal Defense will both delight and terrify you in equal measure.
I won't regurgitate the plot, as other less discerning viewers have done so already, but rest assured that the Director of this celluloid classic, Mr John Murlowski, has managed to assemble a cast of thespians at the peak of their powers and together with a terrific score by David Findlay, this is a smorgasbord of visual delights that will keep the viewing public gripped until the end credits roll.
Ashley Scott is in typically great form as Arwen Walsh and David Cade is a thespian of great stature who portrays the self defence instructor as menacing, malovelent and mysterious.
However, all the actors have their limelight stolen away from them by the outstanding performance of Eric Shackleford as the Tai Chi Student. He is a thespian of undoubted potential and his role in this blockbuster was far too short for him to showcase his credentials. It is to be hoped that he will get a chance to shine in future celluloid masterpieces.
Ultimately, this piece of Hollywood history should act as a warning to all attractive ladies who are seeking self defence lessons to avoid signing up to classes ran by clearly insane muscular hunks and for knife wielding thieves to avoid breaking into houses where clearly insane muscular hunks are lurking.
Thoroughly recommended!
I won't regurgitate the plot, as other less discerning viewers have done so already, but rest assured that the Director of this celluloid classic, Mr John Murlowski, has managed to assemble a cast of thespians at the peak of their powers and together with a terrific score by David Findlay, this is a smorgasbord of visual delights that will keep the viewing public gripped until the end credits roll.
Ashley Scott is in typically great form as Arwen Walsh and David Cade is a thespian of great stature who portrays the self defence instructor as menacing, malovelent and mysterious.
However, all the actors have their limelight stolen away from them by the outstanding performance of Eric Shackleford as the Tai Chi Student. He is a thespian of undoubted potential and his role in this blockbuster was far too short for him to showcase his credentials. It is to be hoped that he will get a chance to shine in future celluloid masterpieces.
Ultimately, this piece of Hollywood history should act as a warning to all attractive ladies who are seeking self defence lessons to avoid signing up to classes ran by clearly insane muscular hunks and for knife wielding thieves to avoid breaking into houses where clearly insane muscular hunks are lurking.
Thoroughly recommended!