Lionheart (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray + DVD]

This is easily Van Damme's best movie of them all. Not only is he in his physical prime, but he's really got his acting chops down as well.And this was totally from the heart, as he had a hand the script as well. Believe it from someone who has seen nearly all his films, that absolutely none of them have JC acting as sincerely as in this one. This truely was JCVD's "Rocky".JCVD is enough of a bad-ass in real life, but everyone likes to imagine himself as even better ... he's really proud of his French (actually Belgian) heritage in this one, and plays a Foreign Legionnaire, known for their incredible toughness.This gem is as touching a story as a martial arts flick gets, and nearly good for all ages, as the profanity and nudity are at a bare minimum. In fact, I find it hard to recall a single death scene.Great acting and stunts from all the supporting cast. Awesome movie!

This movie was one of the best of the 1990s. It was a great global success.

I am grateful I found this movie on Amazon, it's a rare movie to find nowadays. I grew up on a lot of Van Damme movies and action films in general. It makes me happy to find awesome movies from my childhood on Amazon. It was available at a decent price, but I am still grateful I found it. Thank you.

The story basically talks about Van Damme running away from army work to hekp his brother's family to overcome financially after his bother was killed by some 'gansters' or something. He earn his income throught some underground fighting which he later give to his brother's wife(if I've not forgotten the story). They are good numbers of action fighting scenes which I could say is a remarkable effort put into this movie/film. The only problem is that this movie/film is using indication of knife which is rather unsuitable for kids (that type of thing, the 'bear' issue or this..chinese) to watch. A very good recommendation to those whom are interested in this genre of movie/film.....Enjoy....N/B: Watch out for the following films near your theatre (if any):-Films-------Luan xing hao qing, gambler's woes, terrorist(9/11), death from cult , playboy death, love tomb, sex obsession, Japanese army, man and woman mass killer, tennage problem, sexual fantasy, 1046, poisonous personality, sex crimes, sleeping beauty, baby killer, secret society, life of two woman, the fate of vignette's life, industrial tragedy, shares danger, out of justice 2, hooker's tragic loss, out of justice 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11, credit card case, pirate organization, sex police officer, sex doctor, Kenneth and keith, laurel levor, crook's work, office tragedy, workholic, mafia, illegal business, caught head on, illicit internet business, illicit internet business 2, internet misuse, quick death, ship building tragedy, sea pirates, Diary of Richard Rills (war violence, Imax), nuclear coverup, follow me up, Johnny, illegal betting, illegal trading, Mrs white, Elaine riggs, swimming pool, bacterial war, society problem, tragic death, road accident, wu shu tiao zhan (kong fu competition, Imax), dictatorship, high risk, mechanic woes, sybil, sense of guilt, skallagrig, Lorene kerry, john levor, school life, crayon of life, lawfully abandoned, dark days, blink of death 1, 2 & 3, danger zone 1 & 2 and blood ranger, pathetic state, wet market woes and katherine soval....Enjoy..

One of my favorite films of his. Fighting style is a bit dated but still very watchable and he still has the best looking kicks in a Martial Arts films. Scott Adkins and Jason Statham styles come across as more brutal and I love watching those guys as well as both are exceptionally talented. I would like to see Van Damme update his films with a more current action film style. Seeing all three together would be enjoyable as well.Defintely worth a watch if you haven't seen it.

One of my fav. Even came with a mini poster of box art.

This movie is of course a little cheesy but the fight scenes were well choreographed and the storyline wasn't too bad. Van Damme plays a French legionaire, Lyon who escapes northern Africa to take care of his brother's widow, who's husband (Lyon's brother) was murdered in a drug deal gone bad.Throughout the movie, he's fighting men in these underground fights for money to give to his sister in-law so she doesn't end up homeless since Francois was murdered and was probably taking care of them with drug money.He also has to legionaires who followed him, tasked with bringing him back to Africa to face charges for abandoning the legion without permission. Michel Qissi who has also been in a couple of other movies with Van Damme, reprises his role opposite Jean Claude again as the villain.For Van Damme fans, you'll remember Qissi as the psychopathic killer Tong Po in Kickboxer 1 & 2.All in all, 5 stars 🌟

I wish I could rate this a zero. This is the 2nd dvd I ordered within a week. It looks like something someone burned themselves. Both DVD's did not play. It comes on as if it will play but once the movie starts, it skips from the beginning until the end. Very disappointed & will be returning the 2nd one too. Bad product!