The Order

I have to say I am really getting impressed with Van Damme, and his new movies. The last movie I saw was 'The Replicant', and I was really impressed by the plot, and some of the action sequences. Van Damme's acting has also dramatically improved. Therefore I was hoping that this movie would be even better, and will show Van Damme's exceptional martial arts "talent", which was missing in almost all his movies, i.e 'Universal Soldier, The Return' (cheap plot,acting,actors,etc..). But boy!!...this movie really delivered. Van Damme is really back!!, and he has really out done himself. Kicks dont get any straighter than in this movie, and traditional flying kicks are also back (trademark for Van Damme). He has also included a lot of the old martial arts cast, like the Mongol, and the Spanish 'kicker' in 'The Quest'. Acting was really good by him and the surrounding cast, and the plot is really interesting. I don't want to reveal any details, as it will be a real spoiler for a very good action movie. All I can say is that it will leave you in suspense, for a good part of the movie. Has some good cultural values (authenticity), and quite an original plot. Actions buffs will really like this, and Van Damme fans (such as myself) will not at all be disappointed. Very sharp, quick, decent, and smart.