American Shaolin (1991)
Also known as:
- King of the Kickboxers II
- Karate Tiger 5
- No Retreat No Surrender 5
Cast

Reese Madigan
Trent Bushey
Cliff Lenderman
Daniel Dae Kim
Joseph Chan
David Chan
Mark Swetland
Michael Depasquale Jr.
Story

After losing a match and being humiliated, Drew chooses to go and train in the Shaolin Temple to become better.

The always joking and unmotivated Drew learns about fighting, but also respect, loyalty and discipline.

After having trained. and being changed, Drew returns to be at the match, where he'll find out about his skills, and his true nature.


: Drew Carson
: Trevor Gottital
: Sifu
: Gao
: Fighting monk
: Fighting monk
: 'Bruce Lee'
: Announcer
Stunt crew

Coordinators:
Corey Yuen (Martial arts)
Tak Yuen (Martial arts)
My thoughts

This is a fun movie. Much overacting, more cliches, but it is very entertaining and the action, mainly the ones in the temple are beautiful and convincing.

Drew Reese does a good job, even though it is obvious that he's doubled in several scenes. Cliff Lenderman is great!!!! Further they made a good choise by picking good actors who can fight instead of fighters who can act. The character development is fun and provides a good story.

Watch the perfectly choreographed Wushu scenes when the guys are training. This is not a Karate Kid clone or Bloodsport clone, but a cool movie with a great endfight.
Rating

8/10
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