Review of Black Belt Jones (1974) by Kathleen C — 19 Nov 2007

One of the Greatest, if not the greatest blaxploitation martial arts film of all time! LOL.

This review of Black Belt Jones (1974) was written by Kathleen C on 19 Nov 2007.

Black Belt Jones has generally received positive reviews.

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It's amazing how a $1000 can escalate to $250000. Jim Kelly kicks ass as does Gloria Hendry. Funky soundtrax…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 25 Jun 2009

Another killer 70s soundtrack by Dennis Coffey (Motown session musician) Great film & corny in places ... Jim Kelly is Badass in this…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 23 Mar 2009

Its so bad, it falls off the bottom of the scale and re-emerges at the top. BBJ is the definition of cult classic…

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I won this one too! Tight well made film…

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Has all the over the top action of b-movie martial arts and all the soul of the best blaxploitation…

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By Dirt E. D (1) on 24 Jun 2009

This is one of those movies that could (and have) watch over and over without being bored. Jim Kelley is a god…

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By Isaac J (217) on 19 Nov 2007

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