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Double Dragon
1994 96 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.3
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: James Yukich
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Description
Two brothers have half of a powerful ancient Chinese talisman. An evil gang leader has the other half, and determines to get the brothers' half and have a complete medallion so he can gain absolute power.
Budget:
$3.5M
US Gross:
$2.34M
Worldwide:
$2.34M
Starring
Robert Patrick
Actor
Mark Dacascos
Actor
Scott Wolf
Actor
Key opinion
Double Dragon (1994) is widely regarded as a flawed, low-budget adaptation that fails to translate its source material into a serious narrative. While some viewers appreciate its kitschy 90s nostalgia and the performance of Robert Patrick, the consensus remains that the film suffers from weak action choreography and an infantile tone.
| Acting | Robert Patrick's charismatic performance as the villain Shuko stands out as the most professional element of an otherwise amateur production. | |
| Acting | The action sequences are widely viewed as formulaic, circus-like, and lacking the impact or technical quality expected of a martial arts film. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is frequently criticized as infantile and out of place, though a minority find it charmingly lighthearted. | |
| Production | The post-apocalyptic production design earns credit for creating a distinct visual atmosphere that captures a specific 90s aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a thin, incoherent cash-in on the video game brand that fails to provide a compelling story. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's value are deeply divided between those who view it as a failed, unwatchable adaptation and those who cherish it as a nostalgic, off-beat artifact of 90s cinema. |