Average martial arts saga teaming two of the genre's superstars, Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton, as unlikely partners taking on a criminal enterprise. She's Kris Fairchild, a teacher at an inner city school who moonlights as a martial arts instructor; he's Preston Michaels, an Australian detective with a second job as a bodyguard for rock bands. They're united after he's implicated in the shooting of a crooked detective, which was caught on video by Paris Armstrong (Patrick Malone), one of Kris's students. The masterminds are the reclusive Conrad Drago ("Cobra" villain Brian Thompson, sporting a hilarious head of hair) and his evil associate Rita Carrion (luscious flame haired vixen Terri Treas). The story is, not surprisingly, nothing special, although there's one major plot twist regarding Kris's connection to Drago, which she reveals in her big emoting scene. Suffice it to say, she makes a much better ass kicker than an actress, but she and the quietly engaging Norton do share some chemistry. The real entertainment lies with the oddball supporting characters "Hannah the Hun" (sexy Alex Datcher), a lowlife criminal who loves to refer to herself in the third person, and the endearing "Baby" (!) (Stephen Davies), a broker turned bum. Malone is likewise amiable as the ambitious Paris, itching to make a star out of his teacher and go along for the ride. In fact, there's a bit of a theme here about characters becoming "TV stars", no matter how unwillingly. Writer / director Terence H. Winkless (who'd also worked with Treas and Davies on the killer roach flick "The Nest") keeps things moving along well enough, and all requisite fight scenes are effectively staged. The movie does have a sense of humour, as well, especially in a scene where Kris and Preston are trying to con their way past a bouncer. Now, Thompson and Daisy Duke herself, the always delectable Catherine Bach, are rather under utilized, particularly Bach, but the movie is still reasonably entertaining with some good moments and touches such as the bevy of bruiser babes known as the "Huns". Some effective bursts of harsh violence help to make this a decent diversion, although the ending is really not too satisfying; in fact, it's rather silly. But overall "Rage and Honor" is watchable B grade action fare. Six out of 10.
12 Reviews
Mediocre
gridoon22 December 2007
Richard Norton and Cynthia Rothrock have teamed up several times in martial arts movies, either as partners or as opponents, both in Hong Kong and in America. This is one of their American pairings, and it cannot qualify as one of their best. The story is sloppy in parts, and the fight scenes are only so-so (and sometimes poorly shot). However, the two leads make an enjoyable team, and the movie gets some extra life from a colorful supporting cast that includes Brian Thompson as the main villain, a quite funny Alex Datcher as "Hannah the Hun", Stephen Davies as a druggie ex-stockbroker that everyone calls "Baby", not one but TWO (Terri Treas and Catherine Bach) stunning redheads (I love redheads), and in a bit part, female kickboxer Kathy Long. A good B-movie cast in a mediocre B-movie. (**)
Rage and Honor is well worth seeking out.
tarbosh2200013 June 2011
Warning: Spoilers
Preston Michaels (Norton) is a cop from Australia who is in L.A. as an "observer". Unfortunately, he observes a murder involving corrupt cops in his precinct. This leads to the evil Conrad Drago (Thompson) and his assistant Rita (Treas), the most dastardly drug runners in town. You know Conrad Drago is evil because his name is Conrad Drago. Framed for the murder, Michaels goes on the run to clear his good name, and while doing that, must team up with Kris Fairfield (Rothrock) (not "Fairchild" as is stated in some sources). Forging an uneasy trust, the two team up to beat up a ton of baddies and get to the truth, which isn't always easy, as both Kris and Michaels have complex backgrounds.
Norton and Rothrock are two of our favorite action stars, and we always try to find the movies they're in, both separately and together. They're both likable and quality martial artists. Here, Norton's Australian identity is actually part of the plot, not something no one ever mentions, as is usually the case. He plays the "fish out of water" nicely, and his personality goes well with Rothrock's, and they have some good chemistry, which makes the film fun to watch. Most of the movie is set amongst decrepit, graffiti'd buildings, which, visually, makes a nice backdrop for movies like this, but can be a bit depressing at times.
Along their journey, Kris and Michaels meet an array of colorful characters, which serves to liven up the movie. As in life, the more characters you meet, the higher the odds that a lot of them are going to be annoying, and Baby (Davies) and Hannah (Datcher) tend to grate on the nerves, while the mysterious Chan Lu (Obata) and Norton's chief, Capt. Murdock (Bach) show us another side. As in Quietfire (1991), our heroes must fight a team of transvestites, or something close to transvestites. It must be a 90's thing. Brian Thompson of Cobra (1986) and Perfect Target (1997) fame makes an ideal baddie. Just look at his face. It's almost like he was born to be a bad guy. He even has an evil mullet. It's the type of mullet that screams "I'm evil".
On the down side, the plot gets a bit too complex and twisty for its own good, continually piling on new characters. Director Winkless also directed the first Bloodfist (1989) movie, so his aims were probably to step away from some of the more traditional plotting of these action yarns. Luckily, there is some good fighting, and the two leads are likable as ever. There are some good one-liners and humor, and the movie as a whole gives you what you want. Moreso than previous Norton/Rothrock vehicles such as China O'Brien (1990).
For a solid action movie featuring two leading lights of the genre Rage and Honor (not to be confused with the Sho movie Rage OF Honor, 1987) is well worth seeking out.
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Norton and Rothrock are two of our favorite action stars, and we always try to find the movies they're in, both separately and together. They're both likable and quality martial artists. Here, Norton's Australian identity is actually part of the plot, not something no one ever mentions, as is usually the case. He plays the "fish out of water" nicely, and his personality goes well with Rothrock's, and they have some good chemistry, which makes the film fun to watch. Most of the movie is set amongst decrepit, graffiti'd buildings, which, visually, makes a nice backdrop for movies like this, but can be a bit depressing at times.
Along their journey, Kris and Michaels meet an array of colorful characters, which serves to liven up the movie. As in life, the more characters you meet, the higher the odds that a lot of them are going to be annoying, and Baby (Davies) and Hannah (Datcher) tend to grate on the nerves, while the mysterious Chan Lu (Obata) and Norton's chief, Capt. Murdock (Bach) show us another side. As in Quietfire (1991), our heroes must fight a team of transvestites, or something close to transvestites. It must be a 90's thing. Brian Thompson of Cobra (1986) and Perfect Target (1997) fame makes an ideal baddie. Just look at his face. It's almost like he was born to be a bad guy. He even has an evil mullet. It's the type of mullet that screams "I'm evil".
On the down side, the plot gets a bit too complex and twisty for its own good, continually piling on new characters. Director Winkless also directed the first Bloodfist (1989) movie, so his aims were probably to step away from some of the more traditional plotting of these action yarns. Luckily, there is some good fighting, and the two leads are likable as ever. There are some good one-liners and humor, and the movie as a whole gives you what you want. Moreso than previous Norton/Rothrock vehicles such as China O'Brien (1990).
For a solid action movie featuring two leading lights of the genre Rage and Honor (not to be confused with the Sho movie Rage OF Honor, 1987) is well worth seeking out.
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Oh My God Drago is your brother!
kirsty_uk5 February 2001
I really liked this movie. I saw it on Sky Movies in 94. Cynthia is my hero! Always beating up the bad guys!
But Cynthia is joined by a great partner named Richard Norton who is a bit of a dish in my opinion.
So basically it's Kris (Cynthia) and Preston (Richard) against the drug King and Queen of LA. The psychotic Conrad Drago and the beautiful Rita Carrion. Who have a load of bumbling lackeys at their disposal including dirty cops, Fast Eddie the nightclub owner and car thief extraodinaire and of course Hannah the Hun, who has a gang of women fighters who do contract beatings. Oh and lets not forget Rita's bodyguard who is may be on the baddie's side but is a very honourable man.
So how can the heroric duo of Kris and Preston defeat all these foes? Well they have Baby! Yes baby the homeless former stockbroker.
I found Brian Thompson's portrayal of Conrad Drago very evil and the brother sister thing was a good storyline element.
OK so I like this movie, I'll shut up now :)
But Cynthia is joined by a great partner named Richard Norton who is a bit of a dish in my opinion.
So basically it's Kris (Cynthia) and Preston (Richard) against the drug King and Queen of LA. The psychotic Conrad Drago and the beautiful Rita Carrion. Who have a load of bumbling lackeys at their disposal including dirty cops, Fast Eddie the nightclub owner and car thief extraodinaire and of course Hannah the Hun, who has a gang of women fighters who do contract beatings. Oh and lets not forget Rita's bodyguard who is may be on the baddie's side but is a very honourable man.
So how can the heroric duo of Kris and Preston defeat all these foes? Well they have Baby! Yes baby the homeless former stockbroker.
I found Brian Thompson's portrayal of Conrad Drago very evil and the brother sister thing was a good storyline element.
OK so I like this movie, I'll shut up now :)
"One major chunk of angry on that black belt"
The_Phantom_Projectionist13 May 2015
RAGE AND HONOR belongs to an era of generally good low-budget fare starring Cynthia Rothrock, but it's far from being among her best work. Completists will be able to watch it secure in the knowledge that the Lady Dragon had yet to begin her cinematic descent, but aside from boasting some good production values and a strong cast, it's not anything special.
The story: When an Australian police officer (Richard Norton) becomes witness to a crime of corruption, he teams up with a martial arts-practicing schoolteacher (Rothrock) to secure a tape of the crime from the underworld entity who orchestrated it (Brian Thompson).
The above-average B-movie cast also includes Terri Treas as Thompson's cohort, Catherine Bach as the American police captain, Toshihiro Obata as the former's enforcer, and Alex Datcher as the eccentric leader of an all-women gang. They're directed by Terence Winkless, who has the honor of having directed more episodes of POWER RANGERS than any other filmmaker and does a pretty good job of maximizing his resources and making everything in this film look good, with the exception of a few unnecessary slow-motion shots. He also wrote the movie, and therefore deserves kudos for the surprising twist between Cynthia and Brian for and incorporating Norton's real-life experience as a "rock & roll bodyguard" into his character. He's also dealt negative points for not following up after establishing Thompson as an artsy John Woo-type villain: save for his silly mullet, he's a pretty boring bad guy.
The film's main falling point is its fights scenes, which it has eight of but only a couple which are actually worth watching. There's nothing very wrong with the choreography (highlights include Cynthia performing a somersault ax kick and turning a scorpion kick into a head-scissors), but the camera-work is restrictive and unflattering towards the action. The kicking cast also includes kickboxing legend Peter Cunningham but he has only one fight (of which he is not the star) before being knocked down a flight of stairs by a wino. The rematch between Cynthia and Richard Norton pales in comparison to their stellar bout in MAGIC CRYSTAL. The single standout fight belongs to Norton and Toshihiro Obata, who have a so-so initial bout but whose rematch steals the show, with the latter performing some nifty aikido moves before throwing Norton out a window.
As a whole, the action content ought to tide over casual viewers but won't impress fans of Rothrock and Norton who know what technical mastery they're capable of. The same can be said for the movie as a whole. It's a good Cynthia Rothrock flick, despite her being regularly overshadowed by Norton's character, but as is the case with most stuff from these guys, the film's strengths are balanced out by its deficiencies to provide an ultimately average outing. It's good, but it could have been so much more.
The story: When an Australian police officer (Richard Norton) becomes witness to a crime of corruption, he teams up with a martial arts-practicing schoolteacher (Rothrock) to secure a tape of the crime from the underworld entity who orchestrated it (Brian Thompson).
The above-average B-movie cast also includes Terri Treas as Thompson's cohort, Catherine Bach as the American police captain, Toshihiro Obata as the former's enforcer, and Alex Datcher as the eccentric leader of an all-women gang. They're directed by Terence Winkless, who has the honor of having directed more episodes of POWER RANGERS than any other filmmaker and does a pretty good job of maximizing his resources and making everything in this film look good, with the exception of a few unnecessary slow-motion shots. He also wrote the movie, and therefore deserves kudos for the surprising twist between Cynthia and Brian for and incorporating Norton's real-life experience as a "rock & roll bodyguard" into his character. He's also dealt negative points for not following up after establishing Thompson as an artsy John Woo-type villain: save for his silly mullet, he's a pretty boring bad guy.
The film's main falling point is its fights scenes, which it has eight of but only a couple which are actually worth watching. There's nothing very wrong with the choreography (highlights include Cynthia performing a somersault ax kick and turning a scorpion kick into a head-scissors), but the camera-work is restrictive and unflattering towards the action. The kicking cast also includes kickboxing legend Peter Cunningham but he has only one fight (of which he is not the star) before being knocked down a flight of stairs by a wino. The rematch between Cynthia and Richard Norton pales in comparison to their stellar bout in MAGIC CRYSTAL. The single standout fight belongs to Norton and Toshihiro Obata, who have a so-so initial bout but whose rematch steals the show, with the latter performing some nifty aikido moves before throwing Norton out a window.
As a whole, the action content ought to tide over casual viewers but won't impress fans of Rothrock and Norton who know what technical mastery they're capable of. The same can be said for the movie as a whole. It's a good Cynthia Rothrock flick, despite her being regularly overshadowed by Norton's character, but as is the case with most stuff from these guys, the film's strengths are balanced out by its deficiencies to provide an ultimately average outing. It's good, but it could have been so much more.
Wouldn't want to bump into Brian Thompson in a dark alleyway
coltras358 November 2021
Witnessing a drug deal involving local gang members and cops, an Australian police officer feels he can no longer be just an observer. He joins forces with a local teacher who just happens to be a karate expert and together they try to take back the streets.
A standard story is invigorated by some quirky and surreal characters and a slight step away from the traditional action plotting, however, there's a tendency of the plot getting a little too complex and twisty for its own good, and the pace can flag in some spots especially when there's talking. But the story, the action, the chemistry between Rothrock and Norton, their one liners and the menacing presence of Brian Thompson compensates for these downsides.
A standard story is invigorated by some quirky and surreal characters and a slight step away from the traditional action plotting, however, there's a tendency of the plot getting a little too complex and twisty for its own good, and the pace can flag in some spots especially when there's talking. But the story, the action, the chemistry between Rothrock and Norton, their one liners and the menacing presence of Brian Thompson compensates for these downsides.
Drago!
BandSAboutMovies15 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Cynthia Rothrock holds seven black belts and sashes in Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Eagle Claw), Wushu, Northern Shaolin, Ng Ying Kungfu and Pai Lum White Dragon style Kung Fu. She is also an 8th degree black beltr in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan and in her first 38 tournaments, often competing against men, she took first place in forms 32 times and first place in weapons 12 times.
So beyond being in some pretty fun films, there's a good chance she can kick your head in.
Richard Norton has studied Judo, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Thai boxing and several Japanese weapons systems, which he worked with Bob Jones to synthesize into a hybrid martial art called Zen Do Kai. He's also a 5th-Degree Shihan rank Black Belt in Goju Ryu, 8th-Degree Masters rank in Chuck Norris' Chun Kuk Do, a 5th-Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a 10th-degree Black Belt in Zen Do Kai Karate.
So beyond fighting Chuck Norris at the end of The Octagon and acting as his stunt coordinator for the series Walker, Texas Ranger, there's a good chance he can also kick your head in.
This was not the first time the Rothrock and Norton team had come together, as they appeared in Magic Crystal, Lady Dragon and China O'Brien.
Kris Fairfield (Rothrock) is a teacher who has no problem fighting a gang al by herself when all she wanted to do was use the ATM. Preston Michaels (Norton) is an Australian cop and vacationing bodyguard for the band Skab Faktory who stops a mugging and ends up not only getting arrested, but getting screamed at about jurisdiction by LAPD Captain Murdock (Catherine Bach!).
Meanwhile, music conniseur and industrialist Conrad Drago (Brian Thompson) and his business partner Rita Carrion (Terri Treas, who was in the Alien Nation TV movies) are up to no good and for some reason, come to a martial arts seminar given by Fairfield. As she spars with Michaels, one of her students named Paris Armstrong (Patrick Malone) follow Drago and Carrion to an alley and catch them not only moving weight but also end up killing one of the dirty cops who arrested Michaels just hours ago. He gives away is position and the chase is on.
Paris gets beaten into near-oblivion while Michaels gets blamed for multiple crimes and ony Fairfield can exonerate him. Well, one hopes, but when the police is this corrupt who can say, you know? There's also a female-centric gang led by Hanna the Hun (Alex Datcher) who go from forcing our leads to fight to being part of their team against Drago and then they decorate their headquarters before the big battle, which I can respect.
Director and writer Terence H. Winkless also made Bloodfist and wrote the script to The Howling. This has no werewolves, but it's still pretty good.
So beyond being in some pretty fun films, there's a good chance she can kick your head in.
Richard Norton has studied Judo, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido, Thai boxing and several Japanese weapons systems, which he worked with Bob Jones to synthesize into a hybrid martial art called Zen Do Kai. He's also a 5th-Degree Shihan rank Black Belt in Goju Ryu, 8th-Degree Masters rank in Chuck Norris' Chun Kuk Do, a 5th-Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a 10th-degree Black Belt in Zen Do Kai Karate.
So beyond fighting Chuck Norris at the end of The Octagon and acting as his stunt coordinator for the series Walker, Texas Ranger, there's a good chance he can also kick your head in.
This was not the first time the Rothrock and Norton team had come together, as they appeared in Magic Crystal, Lady Dragon and China O'Brien.
Kris Fairfield (Rothrock) is a teacher who has no problem fighting a gang al by herself when all she wanted to do was use the ATM. Preston Michaels (Norton) is an Australian cop and vacationing bodyguard for the band Skab Faktory who stops a mugging and ends up not only getting arrested, but getting screamed at about jurisdiction by LAPD Captain Murdock (Catherine Bach!).
Meanwhile, music conniseur and industrialist Conrad Drago (Brian Thompson) and his business partner Rita Carrion (Terri Treas, who was in the Alien Nation TV movies) are up to no good and for some reason, come to a martial arts seminar given by Fairfield. As she spars with Michaels, one of her students named Paris Armstrong (Patrick Malone) follow Drago and Carrion to an alley and catch them not only moving weight but also end up killing one of the dirty cops who arrested Michaels just hours ago. He gives away is position and the chase is on.
Paris gets beaten into near-oblivion while Michaels gets blamed for multiple crimes and ony Fairfield can exonerate him. Well, one hopes, but when the police is this corrupt who can say, you know? There's also a female-centric gang led by Hanna the Hun (Alex Datcher) who go from forcing our leads to fight to being part of their team against Drago and then they decorate their headquarters before the big battle, which I can respect.
Director and writer Terence H. Winkless also made Bloodfist and wrote the script to The Howling. This has no werewolves, but it's still pretty good.
"How do you like the States so far?"
bannonanthony10 January 2005
Warning: Spoilers
I had wanted to see this film for ages, and when I finally got to see it, I was not disappointed. Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton again make a great team as they deal with a squad of Martial Arts bad guys on the streets of LA.
Brian Thompson, Terri Treas and Alex Datcher are all good in their roles as the bad guys, but at times they can become a bit ridiculous, especially Datcher's character Hannah The Hun, who always refers to herself in the third person.
There is a major twist in the story, but it's probably been revealed in other reviews of this picture. The character of Wall Street vagrant Baby gets a bit annoying after a while, but he has some funny moments.
The action sequences are as good, if not better, than the ones in China O'Brien. I hope some of Ms. Rothrock's films get DVD releases in the UK.
Brian Thompson, Terri Treas and Alex Datcher are all good in their roles as the bad guys, but at times they can become a bit ridiculous, especially Datcher's character Hannah The Hun, who always refers to herself in the third person.
There is a major twist in the story, but it's probably been revealed in other reviews of this picture. The character of Wall Street vagrant Baby gets a bit annoying after a while, but he has some funny moments.
The action sequences are as good, if not better, than the ones in China O'Brien. I hope some of Ms. Rothrock's films get DVD releases in the UK.
Martial Fun
cheercoachfowler9 March 2024
Cynthia and Richard work well together another good martial arts action film. But the story line is old. But you got to love Kathryn Bach. The background of Los Angeles and Hollywood is a character in itself. Brian Thompson is a great villain. The director Terence winkless it shows that he is not good with martial actors. Even though he directed power rangers.
Then there is Alex Datcher I think her role could have been expanded. This Movie led to a part 2. But part 2 fails in comparison to the original. So great action great fight choreography. The acting is so 90s. But when it comes down to Cynthia and Richard are two of the best.
Then there is Alex Datcher I think her role could have been expanded. This Movie led to a part 2. But part 2 fails in comparison to the original. So great action great fight choreography. The acting is so 90s. But when it comes down to Cynthia and Richard are two of the best.
Delightful, somewhat cheeky B-grade action/crime thriller
I_Ailurophile15 May 2022
What can I say? This is a lot of fun! It's a B-grade action/crime thriller that knows exactly what it is, and stakes no claim otherwise. The backgrounds of the chief characters skirt the edge of Movie Magic contrivance, and their partnership completely blurs the line. Hair, makeup, and costume design are done well, such as they are, but it seems like all such contributions were specifically guided into pointedly exaggerated styles. The character of Hannah is written with definite overemphasis on her manner of speaking, and Alex Datcher absolutely leans into it, while filmmaker Terence H. Winkless' screenplay calls for similarly overt delivery at other points. One or two lines are repeated as a running joke, and there's cheeky levity built into how many scenes are written and orchestrated. The fight choreography is great, and any scenes of action are fun - and at the same time, though definitely a concoction of such second-tier fare as 'Rage and honor' represents, the story is pretty solid. No one will ever mistake this as something it's not - and it carries no such pretenses - and with that, it's easy to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Most martial arts flicks of this tenor don't especially require its cast to actually act. That's mostly true here, too, yet there are scenes in which the actors are expected to illustrate some range and nuance - and to my surprise, they rather succeed. No one will ever accuse this ensemble of being world-class performers, yet Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, and somehow even Brian Thompson show glimmers of acting skill to lightly complement their considerable physical prowess. It's a great joy to see Toshishiro Obata here, even in a small supporting part, showing the same force of personality as Chan Lu as he has demonstrated elsewhere; Stephen Davies offers some welcome, consistent comic relief. They're helped by a gratifyingly balanced screenplay that undeniably has B-movie flavors, but some meaningful intelligence and heart as anchors. For all the blunt or overcooked dialogue, it's not insincere, and fits any given moment and the characters. Those characters are given strains of real, varied personalities, and values and beliefs. There's sufficient variety in the scene writing so the movie never feels stale, and enough wit and vigor to keep us engaged while propelling the narrative. And at that - if straightforward and not as completely gripping as it potentially could be, the plot is solid, ably serving its purpose as a vehicle for the action sequences.
Sure, it won't quite be up everyone's alley. If nothing else, I'll admit that it's not quite as high-energy a romp as I had hoped for. That utmost stimulation is traded in for a measure of genuineness to keep us watching; how effective it is - well, that's up to each individual viewer. All I can say is that for my part, I honestly had a good time. 'Rage and honor' is an imprecise blend of silliness and sobriety that somehow churns out a fair measure of entertainment in its content, and behind the scenes aspects like set design and decoration are pretty swell too, and Darryl Way's original music. Whether you're here for the stars, martial arts bombast, or just action generally, there are better features you could be watching - but I think 'Rage and honor' itself is quite well done itself.
Most martial arts flicks of this tenor don't especially require its cast to actually act. That's mostly true here, too, yet there are scenes in which the actors are expected to illustrate some range and nuance - and to my surprise, they rather succeed. No one will ever accuse this ensemble of being world-class performers, yet Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, and somehow even Brian Thompson show glimmers of acting skill to lightly complement their considerable physical prowess. It's a great joy to see Toshishiro Obata here, even in a small supporting part, showing the same force of personality as Chan Lu as he has demonstrated elsewhere; Stephen Davies offers some welcome, consistent comic relief. They're helped by a gratifyingly balanced screenplay that undeniably has B-movie flavors, but some meaningful intelligence and heart as anchors. For all the blunt or overcooked dialogue, it's not insincere, and fits any given moment and the characters. Those characters are given strains of real, varied personalities, and values and beliefs. There's sufficient variety in the scene writing so the movie never feels stale, and enough wit and vigor to keep us engaged while propelling the narrative. And at that - if straightforward and not as completely gripping as it potentially could be, the plot is solid, ably serving its purpose as a vehicle for the action sequences.
Sure, it won't quite be up everyone's alley. If nothing else, I'll admit that it's not quite as high-energy a romp as I had hoped for. That utmost stimulation is traded in for a measure of genuineness to keep us watching; how effective it is - well, that's up to each individual viewer. All I can say is that for my part, I honestly had a good time. 'Rage and honor' is an imprecise blend of silliness and sobriety that somehow churns out a fair measure of entertainment in its content, and behind the scenes aspects like set design and decoration are pretty swell too, and Darryl Way's original music. Whether you're here for the stars, martial arts bombast, or just action generally, there are better features you could be watching - but I think 'Rage and honor' itself is quite well done itself.
Male & Female Duel it Out!
whpratt16 October 2005
Some how I missed this series of films and enjoyed this flick from the beginning to the very end. Cynthia Rothrock,(Kris Fairfield),"Manhattan Chase",'2000, was a high school teacher and decided after work to use an ATM and had some very nasty encounters by some real bad bad dudes, who hit on her in more ways than one! Richard Norton(Preston Michaels),"Mind Games",'03, played a cop who got himself messed up with all kinds of characters and mainly a very hot, hot sexy everywhere Red Head and things started to POP! Terri Treas," House IV '92, was a very sexy mean mama, who did not mess around and had her eyes set on giving Preston Michaels a real hard time in more ways than what she wanted. There was lots of combat and it is up to you to figure out if the Male or Female won the battle of the bulges.
Cynthia's great! Bot not this movie..!
smiley-3227 June 1999
RAGE AND HONOUR. I saw this back in 1996 video release. I wasn't really too happy about this one.
Basically, the story was so confusing at times..
Well, all-in-all this one was worth a watch, but I wasn't happy with it.
Cynthia maybe a good action movie star. But it's a shame that the script fails to bring up the movie questionwise..
I think Cynthia needs a decent script rather than this chop-socky mess of a film. Good, but not that good. Too much pappy show in this one!
Basically, the story was so confusing at times..
Well, all-in-all this one was worth a watch, but I wasn't happy with it.
Cynthia maybe a good action movie star. But it's a shame that the script fails to bring up the movie questionwise..
I think Cynthia needs a decent script rather than this chop-socky mess of a film. Good, but not that good. Too much pappy show in this one!
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