Review of Gymkata (1985) by Sheri S — 06 Jul 2008

The best MMA movie ever, the game, YAKMALA, the town of crazies, a must see for action fans.

This review of Gymkata (1985) was written by Sheri S on 06 Jul 2008.

Gymkata has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jason M (2,623) on 25 Sep 2013

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By Ethan K (105) on 08 Sep 2014

Maybe the greatest gymnastics/martial arts hybrid action movie of all time - I may just love it because of the village of the crazies…

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By Trev B (153) on 03 Sep 2009

Started out with a ridiculous premise and then by act 3 went off the rails and into David Lynch territory. Another great terrible movie…

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By Greg P (722) on 06 Jun 2010

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