This movie is like a car crash on the side of the highway....
You know you shouldn't look, but once you do, you can't pull yourself away.
First off, this movie definitely has an "80's" feel to it.
The only problem is - it was made in 1993.
The movie actually plays well as a "parody" of 80's high school/teenager movies - especially "Karate Kid" (it's a virtual copy).
The only problem is - it parodies these movies unintentionally.
"Showdown" is the perfect example of a movie that is hilarious, without ever once trying to be funny.
As others have stated, Billy Blanks really steals the show in this one, and the other main character is played by a former Ninja Turtle.....what great casting! All the high school students appear to be in their late 20's or early thirties - although if you pay close attention, you can probably find a few pushing 40.
Here's the deal.....if you watch this movie as it's SUPPOSED to be watched you will hate it (if you don't, check your pulse!).
But if you watch it as a parody of movies like the "Karate Kid" than you will find yourself laughing throughout the film.
You know you shouldn't look, but once you do, you can't pull yourself away.
First off, this movie definitely has an "80's" feel to it.
The only problem is - it was made in 1993.
The movie actually plays well as a "parody" of 80's high school/teenager movies - especially "Karate Kid" (it's a virtual copy).
The only problem is - it parodies these movies unintentionally.
"Showdown" is the perfect example of a movie that is hilarious, without ever once trying to be funny.
As others have stated, Billy Blanks really steals the show in this one, and the other main character is played by a former Ninja Turtle.....what great casting! All the high school students appear to be in their late 20's or early thirties - although if you pay close attention, you can probably find a few pushing 40.
Here's the deal.....if you watch this movie as it's SUPPOSED to be watched you will hate it (if you don't, check your pulse!).
But if you watch it as a parody of movies like the "Karate Kid" than you will find yourself laughing throughout the film.