I tend to be quite critical when it comes to Jean-Claude Van Damme’s films, and I sometimes wonder if he could still take me down in a fight, so perhaps I ought to ease up on the critiques. However, I have to admit that this one is actually enjoyable. It's certainly not Chinatown, but frankly, does it need to be? It’s an entertaining experience that hits all the familiar beats of martial arts movies and establishe…

Newt Arnold directed Bloodsport, with the screenplay by Christopher Cosby, Mel Friedman and Sheldon Lettich. The cast includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton, Forest Whitaker and Bolo Yeung; Paul Hertzog composed the music and David Worth was in charge of cinematography. This film helped establish Van Damme as a leading man, portraying Frank Dux, a real martial artist. The story cent…