JCVD (Peace Arch, 2008) D: Mabrouk El Mechri, w/ Jean-Claude Van Damme, François Damiens. Rating: NNN DVD package: n/a Rating: NNN
Aging action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme, in the middle of a really bad day, stumbles into a bank robbery in progress. Suspense, deadpan comedy and a truly terrific ending ensue.
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Van Damme’s low-key performance suits the movie’s realistic tone and adds weight to its musings on age, celebrity and what matters in life.
EXTRAS Widescreen. English, French audio. English, Spanish subtitles.