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Jiu Jitsu
2020 102 min Cyprus, United States of America R 18+
★3.7
Action, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Director: Dimitri Logothetis
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Description
Every six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance.
Budget:
$23M
Worldwide:
$99,924
Starring
Alain Moussi
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Nicolas Cage
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Raymond Pinharry
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Key opinion
Jiu Jitsu is widely regarded as a low-budget, incoherent "trash-film" that derivative-ly blends tropes from Mortal Kombat and Predator. While it appeals to a niche audience as non-serious, campy entertainment, most critics agree that the film squanders its experienced martial arts cast through poor direction and chaotic action choreography.
| Screenplay | The plot is a incoherent pastiche that relies heavily on derivative elements from Predator and Mortal Kombat without establishing a coherent internal logic. | |
| Acting | The film features a star-studded cast of martial artists, yet their physical abilities are largely wasted by substandard choreography and direction. | |
| Acting | Nicholas Cage's self-aware and eccentric performance serves as the primary draw and entertainment factor for viewers. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the action sequences are divided: some viewers appreciate the campy, high-energy stunts as a nostalgic throwback, while others criticize the overuse of slow-motion and messy editing. |