Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden Dragon. But fighting prowess alone will not be enough for Chris to triumph over such daunting foes.
At its best in its first half, when Dubois has to find his way to the competition in the Lost City of Tibet.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Jun 2002
fresh:
With the same grace and discipline that he displays in front of the camera, Jean-Claude Van Damme makes a socko directorial debut.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb 2001
rotten:
The level of high-tension violence expected from a Van Damme film is blunted by poor direction, uninspired camera work, and a bland villain.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
The endeavor looks less like a movie than some ESPN programmer's worst brainstorm.
– Mike Clark,
USA Today,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Interesting only for being so totally familiar, even if you've never seen another film about a Ghan-Gheng martial-arts match in an ancient Lost City in Tibet.