Review of The Blood of Heroes (1989) by Jeremy N — 14 Oct 2008

Great Post apocalyptic world. Top acting and nice violence. Who wants a game then?

This review of The Blood of Heroes (1989) was written by Jeremy N on 14 Oct 2008.

The Blood of Heroes has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chris B (2,902) on 08 Aug 2012

Salute of the jugger as it is call when I saw it a all round ok film has not aged that badly , one a few good films that came out straight…

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By Grant W (306) on 14 Oct 2008

This is really called Salute of the Jugger, you stupid Americans. Great apocalyptic nonsense with Rutger Hauer…

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By Gav R (93) on 28 Dec 2014

It's mostly fight sequences as they play the game (whatever it is). No plot at all. Completely predictable…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 06 Sep 2011

Unlike Rollerball or Death Race 2000, it serves up the carnage with Biblical solemnity…

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By Stix S (1) on 14 Oct 2008

Salute of the jugger real good film one of my faves…

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By Andrew T (1,075) on 05 Nov 2008

Under rated movie that is tacky but well done. And the Aus name was much better. Salute of the Jugger…

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By Mike B (1,929) on 26 Jun 2011

Also known as Salute of the Jugger (a much catchier title!) this is a reasonable effort at a low budget post apocalypse action film…

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 19 Jul 2010

Nearly a decent addition to the 'post-apocalyptic genre', Blood of Heroes or 'Salute of the Jugger' as it is titled in the opening credits,…

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By Doug J (113) on 22 Dec 2011

It's not really fair for me to review this since I could only make it about 6 minutes in. Either way this one just didn't do for me from the start…

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By Gwen D (44) on 14 Oct 2008

Surprisingly entertaining post-apocalyptic sports movie…

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