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Rapid Fire (1992)
Rate:
7
Viewed:
11/06, 4/19, 1/22
11/06:
Brandon Lee starred in five films, and the best of them is Rapid Fire.
I saw the movie in 1992, knowing full well who Brandon Lee was, and predicted he would be a huge star, but what happened on the
set of The Crow was devastating news.
It has plenty of action, plenty of charm, and plenty of fun. One moment I love the most is when Brandon Lee
did the hurdles and had a vulnerable facial expression at the end.
All in all, Rapid Fire is a rare treat for Brandon Lee fans.
4/19:
To me, Rapid Fire, not The Crow, is Brandon Lee's best film.
A bona fide martial artist in his own right, Brandon Lee is electrifying and has a charismatic presence, having orchestrated
many fight scenes. The story is good and suits him well. My favorite part is when he ran away from the cops and did
the hurdles through the steel A-frames. Reminding me of John Saxon, Powers Boothe is a nice treat, making the film better.
Nick Mancuso is kind of silly as Serrano, but I'll take it. The Die Hard actor is Al Leong.
All in all, if you have to see one Brandon Lee movie, make it Rapid Fire.
1/22:
Brandon Lee had a rare combination of looks and charisma, and it shows in Rapid Fire.
Instead of a straightforward plot, it's multilayered with several threads going on at once. This works to the favor of
Rapid Fire for being different from most action-adventure pictures. Getting more out of Powers Boothe's and
Kate Hodge's characters goes a long way. Of course, the real star is Brandon Lee who provides the most excitement.
All in all, Rapid Fire is a terrific Brandon Lee vehicle.