I'm pretty sure Universal Soldier was the first Van Damme movie I saw but before that, I have a vague yet definitive memory of seeing a preview of Cyborg as one of the opening trailers for the actual movie I was watching at the time. I was way too young to remember anything besides what was probably the most memorable shot of the movie where in ominous, dark lighting Van Damme is dramatically revealed to be doing an epic split above a perusing enemies head, with a knife ready to strike.
'A.W.O.L: Absent Without Leave' - 1990 (known as 'Lionheart' outside the U.K.) Watched it when I was 13 in 1991, which was the start of my crush on JCVD. :-) lol I still love the film today and also had it on VHS back in the day.
After that was 'Kickboxer'(1989). The dance scene is too cringy to watch now as an adult, but back then it was exquisite. :-) LOL
Then
'Double Impact' - Liked it back then, but not a fan now.
'Universal Soldier - LOVED it and still do!! Had a huge crush on Dolph too.
'Bloodsport' - Really liked this film.
'No Where to Run' - A bit cheesy now.
I started to lose interest, crush wise, when I saw 'Time Cop'. Didn't like his hair and got tired of him showing off with his splits. :-) lol
I still like JCVD though. He has a great sense of humour and can make fun of himself.
I still like JCVD though. He has a great sense of humour and can make fun of himself.
Yes!
Also love that he doesn't mind getting his ass kicked. He's bloodied up & beaten in most of his movies.
Unlike today's action stars like The Rock & Vin Diesel who have to play invincible characters. No one can touch them. Which is an actual thing that's in their contracts. lol
When your hero is down, you actually get to root & cheer for him/her and it makes their victory that much sweeter
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You mean like this :-) lol https://youtu.be/KApUqno3IHw?t=314 Even his enemies cheer for him at the end. Click on play I have saved it from when he gets beaten to a pulp to then finding super strength.
double impact as well. i see this when i was kid. i think a friend have it on videos. very fun night watching this comic book/video game like films.
and yes i remember hump scene the most as well! most memorable hump scene in action film next to predator 2 and showodwn in little tokyos. i also remember aerobics scene at beginning where gay van damme brother is showing off.
but universal soldier was first van damme i see where i become fan. he is very good in that film! but i like double impact still - good storys and good action.
I think mine was Cyborg (1989). I watched it at a friends house and afterwards we went outside and punched and kicked the boards on their fence. The next day their dad was pissed as hell. I still love that movie.