Review of No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) by Alexis L — 26 Feb 2008

Greatest movie of all time...twenty year ago when you were 12...but now very funny...

This review of No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) was written by Alexis L on 26 Feb 2008.

No Retreat, No Surrender has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Damiani L (1) on 13 Jun 2018

A classic martial arts movie. It is okay but not as good as Bloodsport or Kickboxer…

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By Philip V (73) on 23 Sep 2012

Don't really consider this a van damme movie because he played such a minor role but as a movie in general it was ok. It has it's moments…

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By Scott L (355) on 17 Nov 2012

I love this movie as if you cant tell. the movies was great…

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By Christian R (145) on 24 Jul 2012

One of the best movies I have ever seen..... I have loved this movie since I was a little kid, can't recommend it enough…

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By Tero H (302) on 25 Sep 2012

Not a bad film. Some good training scenes. Acting is pretty bad at times but the fighting makes up for it. There's a funny breakdancing scene…

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By Alexander P (1,095) on 31 Jan 2011

Average 80's martial arts except for Van Damme and the lead kid - some pretty good action towards the end - but the bruce lee link is ridiculous…

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By Krister S (43) on 28 Feb 2010

The underdog and the movie villain Van Damme stole this movie and made some history…

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By David S (4,459) on 28 Aug 2015

Van Damme is soooo young in this. Great film…

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By Ben C (1,824) on 19 Mar 2013

Pretty sure they speeded up the action sequences. Dodgy bruce lee ghost…

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By Cristi B (214) on 28 Oct 2011

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