Broken Path - From the stunt team behind Drive and Special Forces

[Youal]

I'm glad to see Alpha stunts return with a new project. Drive with Mark Dacascos totally kick ass so I'm looking forward to seeing how Broken Path will turn out. Here's the info:

BROKEN PATH

“ALPHA STUNTS ARE BACK AND WITH AN ALMIGHTY SOCK TO THE FACE!”

The actionmeisters behind genre hits such as Drive, Special Forces, Power Rangers and Wicked Game/Extreme Heist return with an all new action film that will leave many a fight fan happy with its huge number of fights. Koichi Sakamoto (one of the driving forces behind Alpha Stunts) directs and re-teams with his Wicked Game star, Johnny Young Bosch, for a full on martial arts survival tale that shows the Alpha team at the top of their game. If you like your martial arts tough and full-on, then Broken Path is a definite recommendation. The whole team, including stars Bosch and Southworth, step up the game here, delivering a tale of survival that keeps up its frenetic charge right up to the closing credits. Short, sharp and to the point, Broken Path is excellent entertainment from start to finish. Here’s hoping it gains a release date soon. - Andrew skeates “Impact Magazine” U.k.

Synopsis:
On an isolated ranch in the desert, one man must protect his wife from a secret past that he is now forced to confront. With the sun towering in the sky overhead, the ranch sits beneath the vast blue, isolated amidst the arid terrain, Though life is certainly evident as a house warming party ensues. Still under renovation, scaffolding and tools are strewn across the ranch, while benches and tables and are set up for the food and beverages. The neighbors chat amongst themselves as the hosts - Jake and Lisa - hustle about to keep them entertained. As the evening creeps over the scene, the crowd disperses, and Maddy - the couple's daughter - prepares to leave for her first summer camp. By nightfall, they find themselves alone, the guests gone, on Maddy her way on the road, and the ranch left once again in the quiet. As Jack and Lisa prepare themselves for a summer of settling and renovating, they soon find themselves swept up into a storm of confusion and terror, as a group of ruthless, masked strangers descend upon their home. With the vicious group attacking relentlessly, Lisa watches as her husband reveals an impressive ability to defend and counteract the attack. As they are chased within their own home, struggling to survive, Lisa begins to question her husband, his past, his knowledge and his familiarity with one of their assailants who claims he wants to help them. With their hopeful new life quickly crumbling before their very eyes, the two must not only fight to survive, but also fight to save their own relationship and trust in one another in a whirlwind of action and chaos that stems from Jack's hidden past.

Source: http://www.tricoastinternational.com/films.php?movie=BrokenPath

Trailer:
http://www.tricoastinternational.com/movies/BrokenPathTrailerWeb.mov

Footage:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uhz7dVW0xBA

[theportlykicker]

Looks great! Alpha Stunts always deliver good action (or at least a few good stunts/falls).

[AlbertV]

Wow....I've seen Extreme Heist/Wicked Game and I thought it was good, but from the footage here, Broken Path looks a whole lot better.

It's good to see Johnny Yong Bosch again doing martial arts action. He's been busy doing voiceover work for anime like Trigun among others.

Danny Southworth with blond hair?! Hmmm...I guess he is trying to look like Andy Cheng in U.S. Seals II. LOL kidding...

Looks like Alpha Stunts surprises us again!!! I'm looking forward to seeing this one.

[Dragon Ma]

I've been wondering whether Alpha Stunts were going to resurface, trailer looks impressive, lots of yelling, I wonder if that's an american thing.

[AlbertV]

I'm guessing Akihiro "Yuji" Noguchi had to find a project to redeem himself after doing the action for the pretty bad Devilman live action movie.

[D1 Ma]

I did some googling and it looks like the film was only released on DVD in South Africa!
And it's almost impossible to buy! Couldn't find it even on ebay and South african website sells it only to residents. I think it's pretty weird/ Why didn't they released it in the states?

[Yakuza954]

Distribution problems, according to Johnny Yong Bosch.

Which is weird, because I sort of wrote it off as one of those things so bad nobody wants to release it, but according to some reviews, the action is really good. I guess the current economy doesn't help any.

I'd settle for a shaky camera version at this point.

[blue_skies]

any news of releases from countries that do export?

[kaleyboy]

I have this movie, just haven't watched it yet.

[One Armed Boxer]

I also have the South African DVD and have been sitting on it...but finally got around to watching it last night.

All I can say is...WOW! I can't believe I waited so long to watch it, easily one of the best martial arts movies to come out of the last 5 years! Out of it's 90 minute runtime, the first 15 minutes sets up the story, then literally the last 75 minutes are one non-stop fight scene, it doesn't let up for a second!

What makes it even more impressive is that the whole film takes place in one location, with, the first 15 minutes aside, only 7 people onscreen at any one time (Johnny Yong Bosch, his wife played by Pamela Walworth, and the 5 assassins played by Dan Southworth, Motoko Nagino, Sonny Sison, Anthony Nanakornpanom, & Tadahiro Nakamura).

The intensity of the movie really took me by surprise, if I could choose a way to describe it, I would say it's like the best of the 80's kickboxing movies combined with the level of blood letting found in a Chang Cheh movie. Just like in a classic Chang Cheh movie, the characters here take a LOT of punishment with liberal use of blood squibs and spray, but still keep fighting, so suspension of disbelief is essential!

However the fights come so thick and fast you won't have time to ponder anything for long...and they come in every variety a martial arts fan could want...one on one, two on one, three on one, two on two, hand to hand, stick fighting, knife fighting, 'grab any prop you can find' fighting. There are also many styles on display, from judo to jujitsu to escrima.

I really wish Johnny Yong Bosch would do more action roles, his performance in Wicked Game (aka Extreme Heist) impressed me, and here he is outstanding....it would be great to see him in a movie with the Stunt People's Eric Jacobus. Mitoko Nagino also needs to be in a lot more....somebody put her against Jeeja Yanin, Jiang Liu-Xia, or Rina Takeda...or better still put them all together and make the ultimate 'girls with guns' movie!

Basically, kaleyboy...you should watch it as soon as possible, and to blue_skies who was asking if it's available, you can buy it from South African online DVD store's here who do export...

http://www.kalahari.net/dvd/Broken-Path/65232/33848499.aspx

http://www.shopasave.co.za/index.php?Type_Code=ProductInfo&Itemcode=D09646

or from amaon.co.uk marketplace -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B002WHUANQ/ref=sr_1_olp_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261111711&sr=1-1

[blue_skies]

I also have the South African DVD and have been sitting on it...but finally got around to watching it last night.

All I can say is...WOW! I can't believe I waited so long to watch it, easily one of the best martial arts movies to come out of the last 5 years! Out of it's 90 minute runtime, the first 15 minutes sets up the story, then literally the last 75 minutes are one non-stop fight scene, it doesn't let up for a second!

What makes it even more impressive is that the whole film takes place in one location, with, the first 15 minutes aside, only 7 people onscreen at any one time (Johnny Yong Bosch, his wife played by Pamela Walworth, and the 5 assassins played by Dan Southworth, Motoko Nagino, Sonny Sison, Anthony Nanakornpanom, & Tadahiro Nakamura).

The intensity of the movie really took me by surprise, if I could choose a way to describe it, I would say it's like the best of the 80's kickboxing movies combined with the level of blood letting found in a Chang Cheh movie. Just like in a classic Chang Cheh movie, the characters here take a LOT of punishment with liberal use of blood squibs and spray, but still keep fighting, so suspension of disbelief is essential!

However the fights come so thick and fast you won't have time to ponder anything for long...and they come in every variety a martial arts fan could want...one on one, two on one, three on one, two on two, hand to hand, stick fighting, knife fighting, 'grab any prop you can find' fighting. There are also many styles on display, from judo to jujitsu to escrima.

I really wish Johnny Yong Bosch would do more action roles, his performance in Wicked Game (aka Extreme Heist) impressed me, and here he is outstanding....it would be great to see him in a movie with the Stunt People's Eric Jacobus. Mitoko Nagino also needs to be in a lot more....somebody put her against Jeeja Yanin, Jiang Liu-Xia, or Rina Takeda...or better still put them all together and make the ultimate 'girls with guns' movie!

Basically, kaleyboy...you should watch it as soon as possible, and to blue_skies who was asking if it's available, you can buy it from South African online DVD store's here who do export...

http://www.kalahari.net/dvd/Broken-Path/65232/33848499.aspx

http://www.shopasave.co.za/index.php?Type_Code=ProductInfo&Itemcode=D09646

or from amaon.co.uk marketplace -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B002WHUANQ/ref=sr_1_olp_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261111711&sr=1-1

That sounds awesome from your review but I think I'll have to wait for another DVD release in another country.:sad: It's almost £19 on Amazon which is way too much money for a film, one of those sites charges £10 delivery fee on top of the DVD price and God knows how much the other one was because I stopped when they started asking for passport numbers. I'm certainly not giving that information out.

Cheers for the links though One Armed Boxer.

[MLee]

I was fortunate enough to purchase a copy of this at a recent filmfair. I really enjoyed it and it was non stop action from start to finish! Very good and quite brutal action choreography in the many varied fight scenes.

[Drunken Monk]

Firstly, let me say that I couldn’t track this movie down on DVD so I did end up downloading it. Secondly, let me say that now I have seen it, I will commit my life to tracking this unsung gem down. “Broken Path” is one of the most incredibly energetic and fight focused movies I have ever seen.

It begins and seems relatively slow. It made me wonder what exactly was going to occur. Had I been duped? At sixteen minutes in – that’s right…sixteen minutes – the action starts. It then continues for ninety minutes, no stop. When I say “non stop” I mean it. There is about five minutes in which the characters sit around in an attic and then we’re back at the action.
So how is the action? One word…BRUTAL. The choreography team knows what they want to deliver in “Broken Path” and they deliver it with aplomb. It’s fast, it’s bone crunching, it’s varied and it’s painful. The action is reminiscent of The Stunt People’s work; fast frenetic and stylish. It maintains this quality for the entire duration and does not let up for a single minute.

The acting is mediocre, when there is acting to be had. The director and actors really try hard to accomplish something well rounded but the more serious scenes don’t really hit the right notes. The plus point is that the actual script of the movie must be about three pages long consisting mostly of “Run!! Go now!!”
So how is ex-Power Range Johnny Yong Bosch? He’s one to keep an eye on. The man quite obviously has talent and shines with a powerful onscreen tension. When he gets angry, you know you’re in for something ballistic. His flurries of kicks and punches will leave you clutching your organs and begging for more. Dan Southworth is also one to watch. He’s a big guy and strikes with the speed and finesse of someone a hundred pounds lighter. Some of the moves he pulls off in “Broken Path” sadly outshines Bosch but it’s not like we care as we’re there to see the on screen martial arts.

If it’s martial arts you want, you can’t be disappointed with this flick. The plot is tissue thin, the acting fluctuates but the pure arse kicking level of this film is up there with nothing I’ve seen before. This is for martial arts fans, although the death scenes do resemble those from a “Friday 13th” movie. Violent? Yes sir!

Trust me, track this gem down. You will NOT be disappointed.

[blue_skies]

another highly positive review....I really HAVE to see this film!

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[gorhama]

Well I downloaded this movie as well seeing as how there is no release here in the States. All I can say is Drunken Monks review is spot on. Some may say it's an excuse to have fight after fight after fight.....BUT in the end when it looks this good who cares??

Also those who don't like blood may want to look elsewhere, very bloody film and a they came up with some very creative ways to kill people.

All in all I'm on the BROKEN PATH train and IMO most fight fans will not be dissapointed by the quality and quantity of awesome fight scenes in this movie.

I will track down the DCD so I can show my friends.

[One Armed Boxer]

The plus point is that the actual script of the movie must be about three pages long consisting mostly of “Run!! Go now!!”


Ha ha....agreed, and Pamela Walworth's script probably consisted of a scrap of paper which read 'Just do what the people yelling at you tell you to do'.

I'm interested to know if the Reese guy from the 'Rough Cuts' video passed the audition...."Power Rangers on drugs, it's the only way I can describe it, Power Rangers on drungs"....give me a break.

[blue_skies]

Ha ha....agreed, and Pamela Walworth's script probably consisted of a scrap of paper which read 'Just do what the people yelling at you tell you to do'.

I'm interested to know if the Reese guy from the 'Rough Cuts' video passed the audition...."Power Rangers on drugs, it's the only way I can describe it, Power Rangers on drungs"....give me a break.

I was concerned by all the urms and pauses. I really doubt his audition was fruitful. He should have made the time to write what he wanted to say and read from that.

Regardless it was good to see another positive review floating around the internet. Hopefully it will help see Broken Path released elsewhere in the world.

[blue_skies]

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[blue_skies]

OK I have finally seen Broken Path after a friend "managed to get hold of a copy" if you know what I mean.

As most reviewers have commented it's an extremely slow start before the action begins., I am not exactly sure how long before the action/martial-arts but you really wouldn't have a clue what's going to happen if nobody told you.

After the character introduction once the action begins it almost literally never stops. There are brief moments but there are no chances to really sit there thinking when is the action gonna begin. No time to be even remotely bored!

Even during those breaks perhaps because you have that beginning letting you know the characters, there is a real intense feeling maintained, that kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning of the first real action sequence until the very end of the movie. To me it felt realistic that the lead character had no time to explain, only motivating his wife to survive the danger surrounding them both.

The action itself is extremely grounded and I'd be surprised if there were any wirework used whatsoever. However while there is a lack of flair that fans of Hong Kong action may be accustomed to, including myself. All of the action is extremely quick and decidedly brutal, making truly gripping film making.

I'm not sure of Johnny yong Bosh from an acting point of view (please excuse my spelling). Yet his on-screen skills are really worthy of higher profile martial-arts movies. Am not talking of Hollywood but American B-movies and perhaps in future Asian productions.

As much as I was desperate to see this film, I truly doubted other fans reviewing the film on this site and otherwise. However I would concur wholeheartedly recommending Broken Path once it receives a DVD release in other countries and regions. This film should be in most martial-arts collections.

[CDiablo]

Grabbed this as well. Everything about this movie has been said by others before me. If this movie ever makes it to DVD its worth a buy. My only complaints are I was hoping for some more stunt bumps and Bosh's acting was laughable at times(the attic scene). Southworth was sick, someone to keep an eye on. I hope him and Bosh have more MA movie work in the future.

[D1 Ma]

I'm probably the only person who liked Anthony Nanakornpanom( the tallest guy in black mask) MUCH more than Southworth. While Southworth performed some slick moves, very impressive for a guy his size, overall, I thought he was slower, than the rest. I thought he was a bit too heavy and it slowed him at times.
I liked the way Nanakornpanom moved, his fights with Bosh were very enjoyable.
I agree, I would like to see more stunts, although that amazing fall from a second level was jaw dropping. I don't care how much padding one has, that GOTTA hurt. Just unbelievable!
This stunt alone would justify buying a DVD, if only they released in in US!

[blue_skies]

you know judging on the people who have actually seen this movie I honestly can't believe that no distributor wants to release this on DVD in the Western world. So far everybody has high praise for this movie which to my knowledge is extremely rare for a film like this. I'm really surprised that at the very least it doesn't get released in the United States. opening the door to worldwide fans importing .

[One Armed Boxer]

Southworth was sick, someone to keep an eye on. I hope him and Bosh have more MA movie work in the future.

They have worked together again, on last years 'Hellbinders'...a supernatural action movie with Ray Park as the main star...although like 'Broken Path' is only available in South Africa, it looks like 'Hellbinders' is only available in Germany!

Still, check out the trailer for a taste of the action, nice shots of people getting thrown into things!

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[toomany]

Hellbinders is rubbish.
You can get here in Australia for $5.00!
And that is Australian dollars too.
I'll trade you Hellbinders for Broken Path :wink:

[CDiablo]

I liked the way Nanakornpanom moved, his fights with Bosh were very enjoyable. I agree, I would like to see more stunts, although that amazing fall from a second level was jaw dropping. I don't care how much padding one has, that GOTTA hurt. Just unbelievable!
This stunt alone would justify buying a DVD, if only they released in in US!

Ill have to rewatch to get a better take on Nanakornpanom. TBH all the stars did great. Being the stars Bosh and Southworth will get the majority of the compliments, but I dont think anyone can say much bad about any of the fighters performances. Its their job to make the stars look good afterall. And the bump(one of the only memorable ones) you are talking about was sick......I dont want to ruin it for others but I dont think he landed where he wanted to.

[One Armed Boxer]

Hellbinders is rubbish.
You can get here in Australia for $5.00!
And that is Australian dollars too.
I'll trade you Hellbinders for Broken Path

Ha ha....thanks for the offer but I'll give it a miss!

Really though....Hellbinders is rubbish!? I was going to give it a purchase based on the reviews like these one's which basically say, like Broken Path, it's an action fest -

http://http://midnightshowing.com/2009/09/hellbinders-2009-review/

http://http://bladesofwrath.tumblr.com/post/341946537/hellbinders

[kingofkungfu2002]

Just picked this up on dvd on Ebay :bigsmile: Can't wait to check it out :nerd:

[blue_skies]

Just picked this up on dvd on Ebay :bigsmile: Can't wait to check it out :nerd:

ebay? whenever I've checked I've found NONE anywhere....lucky sod (not jealous much honest!)

tell us what the picture/audio quality is like! I'm thinking of biting the bullett with the amazon uk listing, crazy expensive but I want to own a copy.

[kingofkungfu2002]

ebay? whenever I've checked I've found NONE anywhere....lucky sod (not jealous much honest!)

Yeah, a UK seller put it on there the other day, and I persuaded him to put a 'Buy It Now' price on it for me :xd:
Cost me £14 but hopefully it'll be worth it. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250576226980&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[blue_skies]

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled.

[One Armed Boxer]

They have worked together again, on last years 'Hellbinders'...a supernatural action movie with Ray Park as the main star...although like 'Broken Path' is only available in South Africa, it looks like 'Hellbinders' is only available in Germany!

For anyone that's interested, I have to eat my words regarding this comment (& also as toomany pointed out...Australia), a US release for this movie has just been announced -

http://www.amazon.com/Hellbinders-Ac3-Ray-Park/dp/B0038M5VTC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1267206849&sr=1-1

[blue_skies]

excuse my french but fuck Hellbinders...where's Broken Path on a Western DVD release?

fucking brilliant MA movie with no western DVD release. it's so wrong!!!!!!!

[One Armed Boxer]

excuse my french but fuck Hellbinders

Excused....blue_skies have you seen 'Extreme Heist/Wicked Game'? It is also from the Alpha Stunts team starring Jonny Yong Bosch & directed by Koichi Sakamoto, from back in 2002.

It features action similar to 'Broken Path', with an extra emphasis on falls and car stunts, although be warned it looks like it was filmed using a home video camera, so don't expect spectacular picture or sound quality...but the action more than makes up for that.

It can still be tracked down on DVD, & may temporarily curb your anger at the lack of a western 'Broken Path' release!

[blue_skies]

Excused....blue_skies have you seen 'Extreme Heist/Wicked Game'? It is also from the Alpha Stunts team starring Jonny Yong Bosch & directed by Koichi Sakamoto, from back in 2002.

It features action similar to 'Broken Path', with an extra emphasis on falls and car stunts, although be warned it looks like it was filmed using a home video camera, so don't expect spectacular picture or sound quality...but the action more than makes up for that.

It can still be tracked down on DVD, & may temporarily curb your anger at the lack of a western 'Broken Path' release!

no not seen.... is that 2 movies or 1 movie different names?

[The Running Man]

One movie, two different names.

"Extreme Heist" was the name given in the US.

"Wicked Game" is the original name of the movie and how it's known outside of the US. The phrase "wicked game" is said at one point in the dialog of the movie.

[blue_skies]

One movie, two different names.

"Extreme Heist" was the name given in the US.

"Wicked Game" is the original name of the movie and how it's known outside of the US. The phrase "wicked game" is said at one point in the dialog of the movie.

cheers , I'll add it to my wanted list !

[blue_skies]

I just watched "Broken Path" again and I have been equally impressed yet again. Us fans really need to find a way to get this film released in the UK/US! The other day I really, really enjoyed Bangkok adrenaline but damn Broken Path is something else!

The sheer intensity, brutality is completely riveting even watching a second time. I'm sure as I said before there's a lack of flair but the fight sequences are truly engaging, gripping, powerful and highly exciting.

The film certainly is worthy of release even if only available as a bare bones DVD. It's definitely one of the best and intense martial-arts films I've seen. I highly recommend this, however you manage to see it.:xd:

[blue_skies]

blue_skies have you seen 'Extreme Heist/Wicked Game'? It is also from the Alpha Stunts team starring Jonny Yong Bosch & directed by Koichi Sakamoto, from back in 2002.

It features action similar to 'Broken Path', with an extra emphasis on falls and car stunts, although be warned it looks like it was filmed using a home video camera, so don't expect spectacular picture or sound quality...but the action more than makes up for that.

It can still be tracked down on DVD, & may temporarily curb your anger at the lack of a western 'Broken Path' release!

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DAMN! Looks good if really low budget. I hope I have some spare cash really soon!!!

[Dale]

A region all version of this just became available.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KK5AOI/ref=pe_5140_15269900_snp_dp

[Ronin]

A region all version of this just became available.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KK5AOI/ref=pe_5140_15269900_snp_dp

Thanks for the heads up! Just a note: the disc being sold on Amazon is a made to order DVD-R.

[Drunken Monk]

If there are people who are legitimate fans of the film who wish to buy it but aren't sure because they haven't seen it, I will happily upload it in avi format.

Just send me a PM if you want it.

I don't typically do this but I feel that there are a lot of trustworthy, honorable members here who just want to see it and won't run around bootlegging it at every turn.

[blue_skies]

Can't beleive there's not even word of an official release yet. Great film though.

[One Armed Boxer]

I actually ordered `Special Forces` off amazon.com today, it`s been long overdue that I`ve wanted to check out this movie...and I figured it`ll be a nice warm-up to raise the anticipation for the release of `Undisputed III`...this along with ordering 13 Joy Sales Legendary Collection titles & `Fire of Conscience`, it`s going to be a busy couple of movie watching months!

[VenomsFan]

This is an amazing martial arts film. Everything a fan hopes to see in a movie of this genre. It's the horror film of martial arts! What scary does for horror, this does for action in fight choreography! Nonstop! The amount of fights, with a keen storyline along the way is a no stop shop for all we have been missing over the last decade. Definitely a collector's item of the genre no doubt.

I doubt we will see another like it.

[lillippa328]

is it out on DVD yet?

[blue_skies]

It's only available on South African region 2.

Someone is selling it on Amazon UK but it's available at a hefty premium!

Fucking amazing film though. Every martial-arts fan should own a copy... But it so damned expensive you're probably best seeing it by "alternative" sources

Also I would recommend checking out extreme heist aka wicked Game also starring Johnny Yong Bosch. It's not as polished or as intense but it's a very good low-budget martial-arts action film that really delivers on the action!:xd::xd:

[VenomsFan]

"alternative sources" has been the only way for me as well.

nice clip form Wicked Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyeBcJZv-MI

[kngfu]

I enjoyed it but I wish the film wasn't so over the top. The sound effects, under cranking, and excessive flips were taking me out of the drama that the JYB and his wife were in.

[GazzO]

I actually saw the film on the big screen at a martial arts and horror film festival in England - they also showed Contour. They were both properly amazing to see in a cinema!

[blue_skies]

I actually saw the film on the big screen at a martial arts and horror film festival in England - they also showed Contour. They were both properly amazing to see in a cinema!

yep both are propery amazing on the small screen too!:xd:

[The Amazing Psycho Per]

I honestly don't get what you are so excited about... Choreography was uninventive and repetitive, like watching the same boring fight over and over again. I even fast forwarded through some of the fights to see if the last one was better then the rest but it wasn't.

[VenomsFan]

I honestly don't get what you are so excited about... Choreography was uninventive and repetitive, like watching the same boring fight over and over again. I even fast forwarded through some of the fights to see if the last one was better then the rest but it wasn't.

Disagree. The fights were different:
Close quarter combat
Weapons
Using environment

and different stlyes:
Kung Fu
MMA
Tae Kwon Do
Judo
Hapkido
Muay Thai
Krav Maga

Alot going on in this film. Repetitive un-inventive choreography is the norm. This film stands out from the rest in terms of martial arts in a film. No strings attached!

[Battousai]

Some slight Donnie Yen style undercranking but for me this was a superior MA flick, violent with a constant stream of action and all very much in the style of the late 80's kickboxing films. Totally brutal and reccomended from me... just wish I could find it on dvd :/

[ChopSockyCinema]

I honestly don't get what you are so excited about... Choreography was uninventive and repetitive, like watching the same boring fight over and over again. I even fast forwarded through some of the fights to see if the last one was better then the rest but it wasn't.

Yeah, I checked this one out a while ago after all the hype.

It's good, but it doesn't deserve the level of hype its getting. Nowhere near the level of Drive. About the same as some Power Rangers episodes in terms of choreography. Definitely didn't fast forward anything though!

[blue_skies]

Yeah, I checked this one out a while ago after all the hype.

It's good, but it doesn't deserve the level of hype its getting. Nowhere near the level of Drive. About the same as some Power Rangers episodes in terms of choreography. Definitely didn't fast forward anything though!

I recently saw Drive again and I have to say after Broken Path it really seemed tame. As good as Drive is, the sheer intensity of Broken Path is like a shot of pure Adrenalin. The hype is justified in my opinion.:xd:

[Battousai]

I recently saw Drive again and I have to say after Broken Path it really seemed tame. As good as Drive is, the sheer intensity of Broken Path is like a shot of pure Adrenalin. The hype is justified in my opinion.:xd:

Agreed for me personally i was on the edge of my seat hoping that they would get to the end and just when you felt "safe" theyd up the ante again. this is a sign of a good movie if the tension is there. (love Drive too though great little buddy actioner)

[LABraddah]

Many thanks to you "Broken Path" fans. Though this was a very difficult shoot for all of us, we really enjoyed working on something that we thought the action fans would get a kick from.

We shot Broken Path in a small town a couple hours North of Dallas and when I say it was a labor of love...let me tell you...working in 100+degree heat (38+ degree C for anyone else outside of the US)during the summer for 2 weeks, fighting heat exhaustion and heat stroke...I can't be more proud to have worked on a project such as Broken Path. Even more so than many of the big budget films I've worked on. There's something to be said about the camaraderie of working w/ friends. We've all worked together since the Power Ranger days and jumping back into the saddle (so to speak) felt really good. Koichi's genius never ceases to amaze me, not just in his choreography, but his skill as a director. What you see on film, most of the action shots were done in one take. That's the plus side of working w/ people who know each other's energy and timing.

A couple tidbits to wet your appetite that never made any outtakes.
1. Tadahiro Nakamura's high fall was a mistake. He was supposed to land on the couch. We measured the distance of his arc from the top balcony but just prior to shooting the fall, Tadahiro wanted the couch closer. Take a closer look at the fall, his shoulder clips the couch and actually makes him hit the ground harder. One take!!! It took him an hour to shake it off but he was right back into the swing of things, fighting even more as we filmed later in the day.

2. Johnny Bosch gets thrown into a corner shelf. He split the back of his head on the 2nd or 3rd take. He continued the shot after knocking his head against it and when Koichi yelled cut, Johnny touched the back of his head and showed us the blood on his hand. He went to the doctor, got stitched up, and came back later in the day to fight more.

3. My first fight w/ Johnny in the bedroom. He gives me multiple right crosses that sends me to the wall. On his 3rd punch, he actually clocked my jaw. Ouch! But at least I couldn't fake the reaction. hahaha

Anyway...just wanted to give all of you a shout out and thank you for support. Makes us feel good to know you enjoyed our little project. On another note, keep your eyes peeled for several future projects slated with Mark Dacascos starring...they'll be just as enjoyable and action packed as Drive.

Cheers,
Sonny Sison
"Jiro - The Blue Masked Assassin"
Broken Path

[One Armed Boxer]

Hi Sonny....wow, many thanks for taking the time to give your insights into the movie, I'll definitely be putting it back in the DVD player again to check out tonight!

I can't believe you where shooting in 38 degree heat, just standing still in that kind of temperature is enough to make me start sweating, let alone performing long take fight scenes, great work...your efforts certianly paid off.

2. Johnny Bosch gets thrown into a corner shelf. He split the back of his head on the 2nd or 3rd take. He continued the shot after knocking his head against it and when Koichi yelled cut, Johnny touched the back of his head and showed us the blood on his hand. He went to the doctor, got stitched up, and came back later in the day to fight more.

I noticed this even the very first time I watched it! Bosch gets slammed pretty hard into the corner shelf and my first thought was "that had to hurt!".

3. My first fight w/ Johnny in the bedroom. He gives me multiple right crosses that sends me to the wall. On his 3rd punch, he actually clocked my jaw. Ouch! But at least I couldn't fake the reaction. hahaha

As long as your arm and manhood are still intact...good to hear you survived!

On another note, keep your eyes peeled for several future projects slated with Mark Dacascos starring...they'll be just as enjoyable and action packed as Drive.

Great! This is 'Man of Action' right? It'll be interesting to see how the 3D turns out, but anything that puts Dacascos, Steve Wang, and Koichi Sakamoto back together again is fine by me!

[Jeru the Damaja]

Many thanks to you "Broken Path" fans. Though this was a very difficult shoot for all of us, we really enjoyed working on something that we thought the action fans would get a kick from.

We shot Broken Path in a small town a couple hours North of Dallas and when I say it was a labor of love...let me tell you...working in 100+degree heat (38+ degree C for anyone else outside of the US)during the summer for 2 weeks, fighting heat exhaustion and heat stroke...I can't be more proud to have worked on a project such as Broken Path. Even more so than many of the big budget films I've worked on. There's something to be said about the camaraderie of working w/ friends. We've all worked together since the Power Ranger days and jumping back into the saddle (so to speak) felt really good. Koichi's genius never ceases to amaze me, not just in his choreography, but his skill as a director. What you see on film, most of the action shots were done in one take. That's the plus side of working w/ people who know each other's energy and timing.

A couple tidbits to wet your appetite that never made any outtakes.
1. Tadahiro Nakamura's high fall was a mistake. He was supposed to land on the couch. We measured the distance of his arc from the top balcony but just prior to shooting the fall, Tadahiro wanted the couch closer. Take a closer look at the fall, his shoulder clips the couch and actually makes him hit the ground harder. One take!!! It took him an hour to shake it off but he was right back into the swing of things, fighting even more as we filmed later in the day.

2. Johnny Bosch gets thrown into a corner shelf. He split the back of his head on the 2nd or 3rd take. He continued the shot after knocking his head against it and when Koichi yelled cut, Johnny touched the back of his head and showed us the blood on his hand. He went to the doctor, got stitched up, and came back later in the day to fight more.

3. My first fight w/ Johnny in the bedroom. He gives me multiple right crosses that sends me to the wall. On his 3rd punch, he actually clocked my jaw. Ouch! But at least I couldn't fake the reaction. hahaha

Anyway...just wanted to give all of you a shout out and thank you for support. Makes us feel good to know you enjoyed our little project. On another note, keep your eyes peeled for several future projects slated with Mark Dacascos starring...they'll be just as enjoyable and action packed as Drive.

Cheers,
Sonny Sison
"Jiro - The Blue Masked Assassin"
Broken Path



When will this movie be available on region 1 dvd?

[DeathFuMaster]

When will this movie be available on region 1 dvd?

Now that's a good question.

[Ronin]

As was already posted earlier in this thread, Broken Path is available as a made-to-order DVD-R from Amazon now:

Amazon Link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KK5AOI/ref=pe_5140_15269900_snp_dp)

[DeathFuMaster]

Yeah but we were suppose to get an official US DVD release, but it never panned out.

[One Armed Boxer]

As was already posted earlier in this thread, Broken Path is available as a made-to-order DVD-R from Amazon now:

Ha ha...just checked out the link, 'Broken Path' is being touted as an Israeli movie now!? On top of that, it's a poor quality bootleg, this is the review from the actual page you've provided the link to -

Israeli bootleg. Don't bother with this one unless you like blurry kung fu.
While the movie itself is okay. This DVD is a RIPOFF!! It looks like a grainy youtube video. It's Blurry... pixelated... mono sound. This DVD also states on the box "more Israeli films available at [...]". Just a heads up as to where your money is really going if you buy this. Save your money and wait for an official release.

[Jeru the Damaja]

As was already posted earlier in this thread, Broken Path is available as a made-to-order DVD-R from Amazon now:

Amazon Link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KK5AOI/ref=pe_5140_15269900_snp_dp)

Yeah I actually purchased this amazon version. The movie wouldn't even play in my dvd player, and eventually I had to end up watching it on my computer. The dvd-r was pretty poor quality, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It was non-stop action from beginning to end. I think Broken Path has the ability to gain sort of a cult following in the martial arts film fan community, but it really needs an official region 1 dvd release. That is why I was inquiring as to when or if there would ever be an official release.

[blue_skies]

don't forget the costly south african region 2 dvd available from amazon uk!

it is great to hear from someone involved in this modern classic...would be awesome to hear others memories of production.:xd:

[Ronin]

Thanks for posting the info about the Amazon DVD-R. Sad to hear it is of such low quality, especially for the price they are asking. I would assume that they are offering this option instead of releasing a proper Region 1 DVD. Shame, as the movie deserves a better release.

[rawtee]

I never chimed in on this film but while it looks amazing I almost think Johnny Yong Bosch and Dan Southworth should have traded character roles. For me Johnny was lacking in form and power slightly but I feel would have done well as an unexpected villain to challenge the obviously bigger Southworth. Just my 2 cents on a very good fight film. I always loved the way Koichi Sakamoto almost over does it with the bone crunching reaction falls.

[LABraddah]

I had contacted one of the main producers to see what the situation is regarding distribution. I have told him that I have contacts that can get it distributed in the US and other territories but he's been slow in getting back to me.

Like all of you, I wonder what has prevented it from being aired, at least on cable television. With as much junk as I've seen on Showtime, Cinemax and other cable channels, there's absolutely no reason why Broken Path can't be sold!

[JHosk]

Just checked this out. Good little flick that deserves a dvd release. I never though I would say this, but there is almost too much fighting in this movie. It actually takes away from it's impact a little when these guys are beating the snot of out of each for literally the entire run time.

[blue_skies]

I watched this again last night and it was just as good as the first time, having now seen it around five or six times in less than a year. Considering I don't usually watch a film more than twice a year, if that, that says a lot about it. Even though I knew what was coming up I still found it immensely intense and kept me at the edge of my seat most of the movie. Superb. Brutal. Action-packed excellence. :xd:

I hope Johnny Yong Bosch and Alpha Stunts work together again as both this and Extreme Heist are very, very good films with lots of top action.

[blue_skies]

I was just perusing Amazon.com and while looking at Broken Path someone had commented on one of the reviews, the one that describes it as a poor Israeli bootleg. Anyway that guy said that Johnny Yong Bosch said that version is the legitimate release in the States. I just wondered if more information is needed. I did recently hear that Amazon are producing legitimately made to order DVDs.

For anyone wanting the film surely it's worth getting in contact with Amazon to find out more. Probably worth asking if the DVD doesn't have a certain level of quality, surely you should be entitled to a refund. If it's really legitimate it should be a good quality version of the film.

Is there any way to get confirmation from Johnny Yong Bosch?


Perhaps Amazon could confirm the DVD technical specs?

[blue_skies]

Anyone with deep pockets that wanted Broken Path on DVD , I just noticed that someone is selling a copy. Bloody expensive though I should add.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BROKEN-PATH-DVD-HIGHLY-RATED-ACTION-FILM-ORIG-RARE-/120735745907?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_DVDs_DVDs_GL&hash=item1c1c694773

[kingofkungfu2002]

Broken Path is finally getting an official UK dvd release on January 23rd (under the title 'Broken Fist') :bigsmile:

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/27221367/Broken-Fist/Product.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&searchstring=broken+fist&urlrefer=search


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[ShaOW!linDude]

WHAT!!!????!!!

Dadgummit! I mean.....that's great for you guys but when is that getting a legit US release? AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[Ronin]

Nice! If anyone picks up this UK DVD please post a review - if it's good I will definitely import.

[One Armed Boxer]

This news could very well be capable of giving blue_skies an unaided orgasm.:tongue:

But, on a different note, who the hell is that on the cover!?

[BLfan]

That is good news but once again a pointless title change.

Although I just found out it is also known as Attack of the Yakuza :smile:

http://tombstonedistribution.com/film/Broken-Path

[blue_skies]

This news could very well be capable of giving blue_skies an unaided orgasm.:tongue:

But, on a different note, who the hell is that on the cover!?

You know me so well:tongue: it's about time it's getting a western release! At least now everyone can easily import a copy.

I've spent ages studying the picture and it's nobody in the film I don't think. It's the most bizarre artwork having Nothing to do with the film.

Nice! If anyone picks up this UK DVD please post a review - if it's good I will definitely import.

you should definitely important it's a fantastic film!

WHAT!!!????!!!

Dadgummit! I mean.....that's great for you guys but when is that getting a legit US release? AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!

SD, If there was ever an excuse to get a multi-region player this is it!:xd:

[Ronin]

It appears that Broken Path is now available to rent via YouTube:

Broken Path (http://www.youtube.com/movie?v=WVwgoQwMxgg&feature=mv_sr)

[blue_skies]

Just thought I would let everyone know HMV have Broken Fist a.k.a. Broken Path on pre-order for only £5.99, just in case you want to quickly change your pre-order:wink:

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleMultiSearch.do?searchUID=&pGroupID=0&adultFlag=false&simpleSearchString=broken+fist&primaryID=0&btnSubmitSearch.x=0&btnSubmitSearch.y=0

[popsjnr]

I picked this up the other day.....WOWEE

It's like the worst home movie ever!!! Eastern Heroes used to have a Video magazine-uugghh!!-with a section on homemade kung fu movies called Stop Kung Fu.....this would have fitted in perfectly

Acting....what's that??

The movie only has about 10 people in the entire cast.....they could have employed someone who even attempts to act, couldn't they??

At least the action is good....

Sadly I found that, because the fights are between, basically, the same people all thru the flik....even that becomes tedious after a short while.

Lets hope there is never a part 2!!!!

[blue_skies]

At least the action is good....

Sadly I found that, because the fights are between, basically, the same people all thru the flik....even that becomes tedious after a short while.

Lets hope there is never a part 2!!!!
the action is good? Come on the action is great! And I can't see how you think it becomes tedious even with the same players of a small cast being used so heavily. There is a huge variety of action and stunts, it's brutal, bloody and amazingly intense… Is barely a moment to think about anything.

by the way how was the picture and audio quality, anamorphic widescreen? 5.1 sound?

[popsjnr]

The quality??

Best home movie print I have ever seen!!

Johnny Yong Bosch deserves this years Golden Raspberry....

[Drunken Monk]

The quality??

Best home movie print I have ever seen!!

Johnny Yong Bosch deserves this years Golden Raspberry....

It was accomplished amazingly for what it is. Granted, the acting is sub-par and it's not exactly an engaging plot but for a pretty much non-stop action film, on a low budget, it's pretty fantastic.

[One Armed Boxer]

Johnny Yong Bosch deserves this years Golden Raspberry....

Except that the movie was made in 2008, so wouldn't be eligible....

It's a shame you didn't enjoy it, & I'd take it as a sign you're not familiar with director Koichi Sakamoto & his Alpha Stunts team, who where also responsible for what many people call the best American made martial arts movie of all time, 'Drive', and another Yong Bosch movie 'Extreme Heist'.

These guys, along with groups like the Stunt People ('Contour' has some jaw dropping exchanges), are pretty much carrying the torch for the old school HK choreography style, I'm sure it's not too much of an effort to overlook the humble budget (& yes, acting skills) that they have, when the action on display is so first rate.

[popsjnr]

I saw Drive way back in the late 90's and have been aware of Alpha stunts since Power Rangers, I am aware of Koichi Sakamoto.

I am aware of Abe Tsuyoshi also, who did execellent choreography work on two Gary Daniels movies City Of Fear (which has a better opening fight than anything in Broken Path-it ends properly too with one guy beaten, Daniels, not continuously fighting again and again unlike Broken Path) and Black Friday (where both men fought again in a car park-and again one loses, Tsuyoshi).

I have seen US Seals 2 also...and others....there was a Lundgren, cant remember the title, a Issac Florentine post apocolyptic flik with Alpha stuntwork...Ninja was a great movie that I thoroughly enjoyed rewatching...

As for Drive being best Western made MA action flik, it's damn good but....I prefer Undisputed 3...

I didnt like Broken Path too much...so what??

[Reel Power Stunts]

II'd take it as a sign you're not familiar with director Koichi Sakamoto & his Alpha Stunts team, who where also responsible for what many people call the best American made martial arts movie of all time, 'Drive',..

I'm sure he is more than aware of "Drive"

These guys, along with groups like the Stunt People ('Contour' has some jaw dropping exchanges), are pretty much carrying the torch for the old school HK choreography style, I'm sure it's not too much of an effort to overlook the humble budget (& yes, acting skills) that they have, when the action on display is so first rate.

I get your point, and agree that some great choreography can be found on youtube, vimeo etc... However, I have reached a point where if a film has amatuerish image, sound, plot, performances etc, I don't want to bother. I'm not talking about "Broken Path" - I've not seen it. I just think IF I want to watch "homemade" action, I can watch it online...not necessarily as a narrative film.

My feelings about these projects is mixed. I admire the talents and the fact that folks are doing this action. However, would I choose to pay good money for a disc, and watch it on the home cinema system? Rather in the same way I avoid recent HK fight-action movies (because they usually disappoint), I'd rather save my time and money to watch an "old" film - be it Sammo, YWP, or "Drive" than something purely because it's "new".

Martial art movie fans are usually quite tolerable of iffy production values, plots and performances...but I find most of the shot-on-video features unable to tolerate once the fists stop flying.

[One Armed Boxer]

As for Drive being best Western made MA action flik, it's damn good but....I prefer Undisputed 3...

I think you're refering to 'Undisputed 3'....and agreed, it's a good movie. However I really hope they take it out of the ring for the fourth installment, I'd like to see Adkins unleashed on the streets, the only movie that's really gotten close to it is 'Ninja'.

I didnt like Broken Path too much...so what??

No "so what", just having a discussion, always a downer when a fellow martial arts fan didn't enjoy a good fight flick as much as you thought they would.

My feelings about these projects is mixed. I admire the talents and the fact that folks are doing this action. However, would I choose to pay good money for a disc, and watch it on the home cinema system?

I agree, if I'm to be perfectly honest as much as I admire the talents of many of the short films which have been posted on these forums of late from various groups (the exception being the Stunt People), there is no way I would part cash for a DVD of their efforts, they are simply too amateurish.

However groups like Alpha Stunts and the Stunt People seem to have enough backing to create, while in no way highly polished movies, at least coherent and well shot enough to warrant a purchase in my book. The final fight in 'Contour' has some great camera work in it, including one scene where the camera actually moves through a ladder while following the one on one, that takes some skill.

[blue_skies]

I am aware of Abe Tsuyoshi also, who did execellent choreography work on two Gary Daniels movies City Of Fear (which has a better opening fight than anything in Broken Path-it ends properly too with one guy beaten, Daniels, not continuously fighting again and again unlike Broken Path) and Black Friday (where both men fought again in a car park-and again one loses, Tsuyoshi).

I have seen US Seals 2 also...and others....there was a Lundgren, cant remember the title, a Issac Florentine post apocolyptic flik with Alpha stuntwork...Ninja was a great movie that I thoroughly enjoyed rewatching...

As for Drive being best Western made MA action flik, it's damn good but....I prefer Undisputed 3...

I didnt like Broken Path too much...so what??


Those are some pretty tall words with regards to City of Fear and I'll have to re-watch, I'm pretty sure I've seen it but don't remember any Gary Daniels movie entertaining me that much on the whole. Still one opening scene doesn't make a great martial arts movie! In my humble opinion Broken Path is about as good as it gets for modern martial arts cinema. Simply breathtaking edge of the seat, adrenaline fuelled brutality with tons of creativity and even with its low budget I certainly unhesitating recommending it to anybody who has an interest in martial arts cinema unless you're not so interested in much violence. Would definitely be among my contenders for best US martial arts production. It's a shame you don't like it! I don't understand it but then again I wouldn't call Ninja a great movie, I enjoyed it and will watch it again sometime, clearly a massive difference in opinions.

I'm sure he is more than aware of "Drive"



I get your point, and agree that some great choreography can be found on youtube, vimeo etc... However, I have reached a point where if a film has amatuerish image, sound, plot, performances etc, I don't want to bother. I'm not talking about "Broken Path" - I've not seen it. I just think IF I want to watch "homemade" action, I can watch it online...not necessarily as a narrative film.

My feelings about these projects is mixed. I admire the talents and the fact that folks are doing this action. However, would I choose to pay good money for a disc, and watch it on the home cinema system? Rather in the same way I avoid recent HK fight-action movies (because they usually disappoint), I'd rather save my time and money to watch an "old" film - be it Sammo, YWP, or "Drive" than something purely because it's "new".

Martial art movie fans are usually quite tolerable of iffy production values, plots and performances...but I find most of the shot-on-video features unable to tolerate once the fists stop flying.

I agree I can tolerate quite a lot if the action is up to snuff and there's enough of it. I wouldn't say the acting would fall into the terrible category by martial Arts standards, it's not going to win any Oscars but at the same time it did the job. I also wouldn't call the production amateur, low-budget yes and well worth buying the original DVD. For me personally I don't usually watch a movie more than once a year, often I haven't seen many of these fantastic martial arts movies I love in a lot more years, yet I probably watched Broken Path something like six times in as many months. Personally I think it represents everything Hong Kong should be doing, although could perhaps be more intricate, but given its sheer intensity and brutality, it's easily amongst the best of the best from the last decade.




I agree, if I'm to be perfectly honest as much as I admire the talents of many of the short films which have been posted on these forums of late from various groups (the exception being the Stunt People), there is no way I would part cash for a DVD of their efforts, they are simply too amateurish.

However groups like Alpha Stunts and the Stunt People seem to have enough backing to create, while in no way highly polished movies, at least coherent and well shot enough to warrant a purchase in my book. The final fight in 'Contour' has some great camera work in it, including one scene where the camera actually moves through a ladder while following the one on one, that takes some skill.

absolutely, I have to agree with that.

[Reel Power Stunts]

I probably watched Broken Path something like six times in as many months. Personally I think it represents everything Hong Kong should be doing, although could perhaps be more intricate, but given its sheer intensity and brutality, it's easily amongst the best of the best from the last decade.


I want to repeat that my comments weren't specifically directed at "Broken Path". I've not seen the film....BUT after what you just wrote, I think I had better give it a try! Thanks.

[MLee]

I just bought the uk dvd for £8 at HMV. It is wide but not anamorphic widescreen. Picture quality is very good, I compared it to the copy I own and it looks very much the same. They have burnt in screen subs whenever they speak in japanese. There's a chapter select and the trailer but I'm not sure if it's the original trailer.
After watching this for the second time I still really enjoyed it but not as much as the first time watching it. The endfight was the highlight for me and the only action scene I rewatched again. There's also one scene near the end when there are no subs for the japanese dialogue so I can't work out what was said.
I think it could have used a flashback scene to show when they were all in the organisation as killers. That would have helped me get more into each of the cast members. But this is still a great action packed movie that I would highly recommend.

[BLfan]

As blue_skies mentioned earlier in the post HMV online sells this at £5.99.

[BLfan]

Got to watch this and watching it as a whole movie was not a good experience for me. The fight choreography is good but I could not get over the fact that they keep on fighting even with stab wounds and final blow take downs,

[FrankBolte]

the fighting was good but way too much..sometimes less is more,right?
Everything else was a crapfest.....

[Drunken Monk]

I think it's sad that the film is judged so harshly. "Ong Bak," without the fight scenes, is, in theory, a pile of shit, and yet it's still recognized as somewhat of a landmark film, these days.
Yes, "Broken Path" is low budget but for a film to contain that much action and keep the energy level up that high? It's pretty much unheard of.
I, personally, didn't find the fighting tedious. They maintained the choreography very well. Granted, it's not "Citizen Kane" but then neither is "The Prodigal Son."

[blue_skies]

I think it's sad that the film is judged so harshly. "Ong Bak," without the fight scenes, is, in theory, a pile of shit, and yet it's still recognized as somewhat of a landmark film, these days.
Yes, "Broken Path" is low budget but for a film to contain that much action and keep the energy level up that high? It's pretty much unheard of.
I, personally, didn't find the fighting tedious. They maintained the choreography very well. Granted, it's not "Citizen Kane" but then neither is "The Prodigal Son."

Yes exactly "broken path" is a high-intensity thrill ride of a martial arts movie. I must admit I'm shocked by some of the recent negativity surrounding comments on this thread. The movie does exactly what is supposed to do and does it superbly.:xd:

[stuntpeople]

Based on what Johnny said it seems Broken Path took WAY too long to be released, what with its limited distribution (in Africa!) and such. It was going to be "the thing" that made them all big, but the timing screwed it all up. He told me they shot the whole thing in something like 20 days, shot it on 35mm and the producer managed to get the budget around something like fifty grand, which is insane. They got this ranch in Texas for cheap and just did everything there.

The end fight took one day. Johnny said Koichi just had it all in his head, so they just blasted through the choreography. Johnny also split his head open when he ran head-first into a fireplace. Dude's a tough mother.

Anyway, with all its flaws, I'll watch that end fight a thousand times before watching a fight from Batman Begins.

[ShaOW!linDude]

Anyway, with all its flaws, I'll watch that end fight a thousand times before watching a fight from Batman Begins.

True story! And I have yet to get to see Broken Path but the fights in Batman Begins were superbly disappointing.

I hate that this never got a legit release in the US when it should have. But at least it didn't totally get kiboshed and found a life so that fans could learn of it and appreciate it.