Review of Best of the Best (1989) by Chris W — 11 Jun 2007

Outstanding movie, very real and very cool. Great cast-great martial arts great everything a must see.

This review of Best of the Best (1989) was written by Chris W on 11 Jun 2007.

Best of the Best has generally received positive reviews.

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