Bloodless sport This movie attracted me to Scott Adkins. His role here is small but memorable - here he is a self-confident opponent of GG. Unlike other films, Scott is masterfully controlled by the nunchucks.
The plot is not new - a martial arts competition on the Internet, but there are also differences.
First of all, there is no bright villain. All competitors treat each other with respect. Whether it’s a plus or not is hard to say.
Secondly, the competition is not just a knockout fight. There are initial stages, where the main role is played by speed and agility, not fighting qualities. Of the 50 applicants, only 8 remain. And among the contenders who are not - and wrestlers and wrestlers. I even noticed one Kyrgyz in a characteristic hat.
Except for Adkins, only Paul Rapowski (played in Tiger Claw 2 and Spider Attack) is a familiar actor. The other actors, although unknown, played very well.
Oddly, all the finalists use the same fighting style. It looks like what foot, but I can not say more precisely.
Directed by Tung Wei (Hitman with Jet Lee). Extreme Challenge was his last film, which is a pity. It compares favorably with other films of the early 2000s and marks the end of the Golden Harvest era of power.