Best of the Best

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"There's a kind of inner strength you never know you have...until it's ALL you have."
  • PG-13
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 37 min
  • 6.4  (15,098)
  • 26

Best of the Best is a 1989 martial arts action drama film directed by Robert Radler and starring Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, and Sally Kirkland. The movie follows a team of martial artists who represent the United States in a high stakes international competition. The plot of the film centers on the World Karate Championship, which is held every four years. The American team, led by coach Frank Couzo (James Earl Jones) and assistant coach Catherine Wade (Sally Kirkland), is made up of five talented fighters: Alex Grady (Eric Roberts), Tommy Lee (Phillip Rhee), Travis Brickley (Chris Penn), Sonny Grasso (John Dye), and Virgil Keller (David Agresta). The team comes from different backgrounds and with varying levels of experience, but they all share a passion for martial arts and a desire to represent their country.

The team travels to Seoul, South Korea for the competition, where they face off against teams from various countries, including Korea, Japan, and France. At first, the Americans struggle to adapt to the international rules and regulations, but they slowly begin to find their footing and win matches. However, they face their toughest challenge yet in the form of the Korean team, who are the reigning champions and who have never lost a match in the history of the competition.

The competition becomes more intense as the American team faces off against the Korean team in the final match. The stakes are high, and the American team must use all of their skills and training in order to win. Along the way, they encounter personal and emotional struggles, including a tragic accident that shakes the team to its core. But through it all, they bond together and support each other, ultimately performing the fight of their lives.

Best of the Best is a high-energy action movie that showcases the physical prowess and discipline of martial arts. The fight scenes are expertly choreographed and executed, featuring a variety of styles and techniques from different countries. The film also explores deeper themes of teamwork, patriotism, and personal sacrifice, as the characters must learn to put aside their individual desires and come together as a united front. The performances by the cast are solid, especially Eric Roberts as the conflicted but determined Alex Grady and James Earl Jones as the gruff but caring coach.

Overall, Best of the Best is a thrilling and inspiring moviethat will leave viewers on the edge of their seats, cheering for the underdogs and feeling the emotional highs and lows of the characters. Whether you are a fan of martial arts or simply appreciate a good action movie with heart, Best of the Best is definitely worth checking out.

Best of the Best is a 1989 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4 and a MetaScore of 26.

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  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 37 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (15,098)
  • Metascore
    26
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