Michael Jai White is one of the best martial artists to grace the silver screen. He is best known as being the first black superhero in a major motion picture (Spawn). But in this movie he discredits himself. No amount of high quality martial arts action can overlook the blatant racism, stereotypes, and sexism in this movie. This movie also glamorizes gang activity in every way possible. From street gangs to corrupt white collar crime, this movie doesn't just have an antagonist, it is antagonistic in nature. There are so many negative "isms" in this movie (racism, sexism, ageism...) that it overshadows any good quality this movie has. If you have it in you to stomach these kinds of things, or look past all the negative aspects of this film, then will enjoy the great martial arts action that is this films only redeeming quality.
MMA stars also grace this movie, but their desperation for fame outside of any cage or ring is obviously exploited in this film. For example, this movie ends with a scene of Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Fergeson raping a man in prison. I do not know if this is his first movie, but if it is, this has to be the worst film debut ever. Gina Carano is also in this film, with a role depicting her as nothing but a sexual object. She may have had less than a minute in this film, but in this case, it's a good thing.
MMA stars also grace this movie, but their desperation for fame outside of any cage or ring is obviously exploited in this film. For example, this movie ends with a scene of Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Fergeson raping a man in prison. I do not know if this is his first movie, but if it is, this has to be the worst film debut ever. Gina Carano is also in this film, with a role depicting her as nothing but a sexual object. She may have had less than a minute in this film, but in this case, it's a good thing.
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