It’s time for Van Dammage as JCVD ​​takes throwaway sequel KILL ‘EM ALL 2 to the next level! – ACTION-FLIX.COM

We continue on The Action Fix Podcast as we talk about JCVDs KILL THEM ALL 2 or otherwise known as the sequel no one asked for. Is it better than the first? Is there more Van Dammage? Can it simply be viewed? Join me as we compete and go to war against the Muscles from Brussels and Kill ‘Em All 2!

Action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme returns for the sequel that absolutely no one asked for. Seriously, even his most seasoned Legionnaires didn’t ask for a sequel to his 2013 DTV actioner from longtime friend and collaborator Peter Malota, who also appeared in Double impact. The first movie was somewhat watchable Die hard clone in which JC plays a mysterious agent named Phillip with amnesia, who must take away a mercenary who has descended on a hospital where Phillip was taken after being injured.

The film featured solid action design, with veteran action star Daniel Bernhardt playing a ruthless and formidable henchman. The main problem with the first one was that there were some huge pacing issues that put the brakes on and made it almost unwatchable. Anyway, Kill them all serves as an addition to VD’s filmography arsenal which is virtually reserved for completionists who need all of his films for their collection. Yes, I have it, but I only got it at a Dollar Tree for $1.25.

Now Van Damme is back and it’s seven years later and Phillip is living a quiet life off the grid with his estranged daughter Vanessa, and they both fall for it in Phillip’s childhood village. Unfortunately for father and daughter, the brother of the Serbian slime he killed in the first film wants Phillip dead at all costs and he and his army have invaded the small Italian town to eliminate both with extreme prejudice.

The plot is standard revenge, and I’ll say that Kill them all 2 is much better than the original with a lot more fight sequences and Van Damme doing Van Damme things and while it’s mainly a throwaway watch, the sequel should please fans who want to scratch the itch when it comes to JCVD ​​kicking ass on screen .

The main problem I had with the film is the lack of dominant villains, as they are all forgettable and wasted Eastern European trash. Andrei Lenart takes over the role of the main villain Vlad Petrovic, but he is hardly intimidating and just comes across as whiny and useless. At least the first film had Bernhardt, so you knew you were going to get a climatic duality with two action stars, but here there’s no one to write home about.

Peter Stormare and Maria Conchita Alonso also return from the first film, but their character arcs are non-existent and you can see the twist coming from a mile away. Stormare does the job as usual, and he’s been around for a long time, having starred in several Bruckheimer films, such as Armageddon and Bad Boys 2.

Jacqueline Fernandez, who played Jasmine in the 2009 live-action Aladdinis a great foil to Van Damme’s Phillip. She plays his daughter Vanessa, and she’s hardly a damsel in distress. Fernandez gets plenty of opportunities to defeat the bad guys and it was refreshing to see her character being a strong and deadly lady.

There’s plenty of action and fisticuffs to be had and Van Damme gets physical as he pulls off several tight and tight CQB style altercations and there are some flashy moves as well, but again most of the action is marred by the fact that JC noticeably doubled in several scenes. It’s sad because we all know we’re getting older and even our heroes, while Jackie Chan is even doubled in his latest entries. Unfortunately, it got me out of a lot of fights.

In terms of setting and cinematography, the film looks slick, and the foreign locals add something to it, because everywhere the actors go is beautiful. The action is well shot and the editing, while sometimes subject to quick cuts, does justice to the action star and the stuntmen.

All in all, this is standard, disposable DTV action that doesn’t rise above some of the better results out there. Van Damme is now middle-aged and that shows a lot in his later roles, but I want to commend the man for still being in phenomenal shape and still being able to kick some of that old Van Damme signature ass.

The villains are forgettable, and the sequel lacks an exciting climactic showdown, but there’s plenty of solid violence to be had, and Van Damme looks great doing it.

I’m a diehard JCVD ​​fan, so I’ll always look for the good in his films and honestly, it’s great enough that we’re still getting these physical roles from the icon. This is a much better sequel to a forgettable film and sees everyone’s favorite Belgian fighter putting the Euro Trash out, so sit back, crack open a drink, grab a slice of pizza and enjoy the on-screen carnage as JCVD ​​still does it has!

VERDICT: 3 out of 5 stars

JCVD shines as always, bringing the Van Dammage to an otherwise disposable DTV action sequel.

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John M. Jerva

John M Jerva is the owner and editor-in-chief of Action-Flix.com. He likes movies that explode, shoot, kick and punch and most importantly, he likes movies that do all of the above!