Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone (2021) User Reviews

A Millionaire's Mother's Day Gift

[wop-31529 · 6/10 · 1 May 2022]

My friend and I are the only 2 people in the theater which is always a great feeling as we can speak freely (not a slam by the way, this happens to us a lot where we live). We're only watching this because a Texas rule is to consume anything with Danny Trejo in it.

About 10 minutes into the movie, the plot, effects, and acting make us say "Why is this in theaters instead of a free streaming service?" We begin to deconstruct what's happening. As children, the 3 main characters are all the same age, yet as adults, Charlie is 15+ years older so now we've moved on to "Why is this guy the lead?" We start wondering if this is a regular guy who's so rich that he managed to fund a film just so he could see himself on the big screen. We begin Googling... turns out that is in fact the case. A real life, rich car dealership owner is starring in his own film. Wow!

Looking at this movie in a vacuum, it's average at best. The effects are decent enough. The fight choreography is serviceable. The acting is just plain fine. The tough pill to swallow is the storyline. It is remarkably choppy and jumps around with charcter actions not being earned, and the plotholes will take you out of it all completely.

This quickly exposed itself as a passion project by a wealthy guy with a big ego... then we had the rug pulled out from us. The ending credits revealed that irl Charlie was in fact raised by an irl Nana and you are shown a myriad of heart warming pictures of them as they grow older together. It ends up being a really sweet homage to what looks to be an amazing woman by an eternally grateful guy. And I mean, if most of us could give our mother figures the world, we would. The fact this guy actually did it is commendable and you can't fault him for that. I'm sure there's still some ego there (c'mon, guy, you gave yourself first and second billing in the end credits lol) but at the same time, he didn't give himself a 25 year old love interest which is always the case with these. So I don't know, maybe this is 100% sincere. Ultimately, the film resonated with us as a touching Mother's Day gift one week prior to the occasion and made us more appreciative of our own moms who we routinely overlook. And a movie that can do that is a win in my book.

It's ok

[Horror_Flick_Fanatic · 5/10 · 30 June 2022]

It has some funny juvenile humor. It feels like a mashup between a Marvel comic book, Kung Fu martial arts, Mexican comedies films drenched in cheese. My favorite parts were with Danny and the homage to the guy's mother during the end credit. The end credits touched me.

Not very good

[thoughton71 · 4/10 · 9 July 2022]

Not very good. The whole thing feels like a kids film from the 80s. The comedy is very scarce and the bits that exist are not funny enough. It's basically a cheesy action film with a video game plot.

Green Ghost Lost

[jossseph · 2/10 · 19 November 2022]

Was it worth the wait? The first Green Ghost trailer was uploaded to YouTube in 2016, giving the impression of a brawl tournament type of movie. In the trailer, Charlie Clark/Green Ghost was actually featured and named last. A few years later a second trailer surfaced which was a bit longer than the previous one and again, made it look like a fight tournament movie. Both trailers have been removed by Charlie Clark ever since.

Well, Green Ghost and the Master of the Stone is nothing like the two old trailers suggested, and it is nothing like the campy but fun zero budget Green Ghost mini series from the, I assume 2000s, also starring Charlie Clark.

The movie version is a PG-13 rated action adventure martial arts fantasy family comedy, and it is a drag. The plot is silly, the characters are shallow and the fights are mostly overlong and look like a martial arts stunt demonstration. I didn't care for the fantasy elements, I'm here for the fights and they are literally lacking punch. If anything, the best fight was the first fight with Bobby Lashley. What should've been the highlight was Marko Zaror vs. Cain Velasquez, but it turned out to be the worst fight. I don't even remember if Charlie Clark/Green Ghost had any fights at all. In the mini series he was beating up and knocking out huge muscle guys by the minute. In the movie version he is in training, like the Karate Kid.

There's really nothing else to say about this film. It's not good and not memorable. If you like Danny Trejo it might be worth a rental but watch at own risk.

Silly campy magic kungfu

[supermellowcali · 3/10 · 29 June 2022]

It's never good when the producer of an action movie is also the star- in this case a guy who's 50-something thinking he can play the brother of 20-somethings- but I watched this cuz Danny Trejo. Imagine Big Trouble in Little China but without good actors or a good script. The plot revolves around setting up supernatural fights, which themselves are well done, but there's nothing new or imaginative in this story or its characters. (Is anyone else tired of magic + kungfu movies?)

Wow, It Was That Bad!

[gab-67599 · 2/10 · 1 July 2022]

I watched a little bit of the trailer but not all because I h8 spoilers. I really did think this would be a super hero movie that was low-budget but at least good. I was sadly mistaken! So let me just say this, Trejo was the ONLY good actor in the whole movie and to me he is not a good actor. It reminded me of El Chicano, but I liked that movie. This one was just not done in good form, bad camera work. Pointlessly long fight scenes, I FF through the street racing part with Daddy Yankee playing in the background. This is one of those movies that makes you roll your eye because it was just that dumb! Not funny, main actor was below average on a good day. Not to mention just uninteresting! Acting classes should have been the first step he took before staring in this movie. I do not recommend this movie and I myself wish I had not seen it. Time was totally wasted! I did watch Victims (2013) the other day and enjoyed it, sexy lead and she could act!

The Power of 3

[rbmiddleton1979 · 4/10 · 29 June 2022]

I mean, what can I say? The writer and director is also the lead in this film. He's a struggling car dealership owner on the brink of losing it because he's not making any money, but he has time to put on this costume and go to an underground fight club.

The supporting actors around him were cool for the most part, but I find it hard to believe that you have a man that grew up in a Hispanic household with 2 other children the same age starting off and then X amount of years later, he's supposed to be the same age as an adult with the 2 other children, but literally is like 15 years or so older playing like a late 20s, early 30s adult role.

Like Gtfoh! If you wanted to star in your own movie, get actors around your age or if you wanted them to be in that age group then get someone to play you of that age. Like make it make sense. I'm skipping parts of the film because I'm very critical when it comes to films and I don't think I've ever written a review before, but I wanted to for this one. For the most part the CGI and definitely the fighting scenes were cool.

The story line is eh... Aside from all of this, I don't know why, but I knew it was coming. When the final fight scene was happening, they literally said the famous line "The power of 3" LOL!! I was like what in the bootleg Charmed mess is this?? Anyway... I can't, but it's something to do I suppose if you want background noise while doing the dishes or cooking I guess Lol!! Oh and btw, the business is saved of course. How they did it was unknown, but why couldn't they do it before got so deep in debt is beyond me... smh.

Unlikely producer, and less likely star makes a mildly amusing family flick

[lotekguy-1 · 4/10 · 29 June 2022]

For a silly vanity project, this comedic fantasy may be worth a look as family entertainment. A Texas Nissan dealer named Charlie Clark stars in and co-wrote the tale of a wannabe luchador (masked Mexican wrestler) who finds himself in the middle of a supernatural struggle among ancient powers. He's far less prepared to become THE ONE than Keanu was in The Matrix. His training and the big battle ensue, per the usual course of events for these things. They even play Eye of the Tiger behind the training sequences. The rights to that song may have been the most expensive part of the production.

There are a few laughs along the way, variably offering a fantasy adventure and spoofing the genre. Telling the two apart from moment to moment may be up for debate. Perhaps the basis for one of those drinking games of downing a shot whenever some trope appears. The cast is largely unknown, except for a supporting role from the legendary Danny Trejo as one of Charlie's mentor immortals. He gets in one line during the second half that's almost worth whatever time his fans spend watching this on its own. Someone named Marko Zaror plays the biggest baddest villain with a typical sort of plan to rule the world and eliminate all humans. He looks like a young Arnold Vosloo, which should serve him well for landing a string of heavies' roles in low-profile flicks. Clark's acting career seems less likely to thrive than his dealership, though he comes across as a likeable lug. They show clips of his actual family, adding to the warm-fuzzy factor of the project.

Think of this as plying the Spy Kids franchise waters, on a lower budget, and with a quality somewhere between the delightful first and lamentable third installments of that series.

Goofy, fun, and sweet indie flick

[trinaboice · 7/10 · 26 June 2022]

IN A NUTSHELL: In a Texas border town, car salesman Charlie moonlights as a masked Lucha libre wrestler going by the name "Green Ghost." When unknown assailants arrive seeking an otherworldly emerald, Charlie discovers that he has superpowers. As he learns to fight from the unconventional Master Gin (action film legend DANNY TREJO), Charlie is told that he's part of a secret warrior "triad of light" with his childhood friend Marco and Marco's sister Karina led by La Nana. Together, they've been chosen to protect humanity from Drake, the embodiment of the Mayan apocalypse.

As a stargate is opened in a Mexican pyramid, Drake seeks the power to destroy humankind - and Charlie, linked to the power of the emerald, is the only one who can stop him. Charlie must harness both his physical and mystical strength to save humanity and go from Gringo to Green Ghost. In the style of comedy-horror martial-arts movies of the 1970s and '80s, director Michael D. Olmos' GREEN GHOST AND THE MASTERS OF THE STONE is a comedic anti-hero action movie filled with adventure for the entire family.

THINGS I LIKED: Danny Trejo is the star power granted to this amateur movie. The cast includes new faces that will be mostly unfamiliar to audiences: Charlie Clark, Kuno Becker, Marko Zaror, Renee Victor, Sofia Pernas, Pepe Serna, and Elpidia Carillo.

Some of the action sequences are pretty funny.

The feature film is based on an old TV show called "Green Ghost and Mexsican" (not a typo).

We get to hear some popping Hispanic music.

Don't expect a professional movie like Marvel's Avengers flicks. Be prepared for a lot of goofy, slapsticky fun.

I love a good, funny, inspirational training sequence.

Lots of goofy humor, both spoken and visual. The cast seemed to be having a lot of fun making this movie. That always makes it more fun for the audience to watch.

The story is about a guy who owns a car dealership and then has an amazing adventure. What's fun is that this movie was also created and produced by a guy who owns a car dealership! He is partly telling his real-life story, particularly about his love for the Mexican culture and his adopted Mexican mother who had a tremendous influence on his life. At the end of the movie, we get to see pictures and video clips of them together, so keep watching during the rolling credits. You can see his genuine love and appreciation for her. He's a gringo, but his Spanish is excellent because he really did grow up with his adoptive Mexican family!

THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: There are four very long scenes of exposition in Act 1, but they're actually necessary to understand what was going on. It's just a lot of talking.

There are some bad acting moments.

The costumes look like costumes. Of course, they're meant to.

The movie looks like a fairly low-budget movie, although some of the special effects are pretty entertaining.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: You see a man in his boxer briefs. Another time, you see a man's rear end.

A lot of Spanish is spoken without subtitles A lot of violent fighting.

THEMES: Family Identity How we influence others Hope Belief in one's self Working together Greed Good vs. Evil

It was watchable and unique, if nothing else...

[paul_haakonsen · 5/10 · 25 March 2023]

Needless to say that I hadn't heard about this 2021 movie titled "Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone" prior to sitting down and watching it here in 2023. I stumbled upon the movie by random chance, and seeing that the movie had Danny Trejo on the cast list, then of course I opted to sit down and watch it.

Writers Charlie Clark, Michael D. Olmos, Brian Douglas and Rafael Antonio Ruiz put together a fair enough script and storyline for the movie. I will say that the movie was watchable, though it wasn't particularly much a movie that appealed much to my liking and preference in entertainment.

The acting performances in "Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone" were okay, and they had some good actors and actresses on the cast list.

Visually then "Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone" was actually a nice surprise. The special effects and visuals in the movie were good, and definitely added a layer to the movie and thus helping to make it more watchable.

I am sure that there is an audience out there for a movie such as "Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone", I just happened to not be a part of that particular target audience. While the movie is listed as an action comedy, I have to say that director Michael D. Olmos failed on the comedy aspect, because it was hardly present throughout the 82 minutes that the movie ran for.

My rating of director Michael D. Olmos's 2021 movie "Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone" lands on a five out of ten stars.

Fantastic & Fun Movie

[trentcannon-94010 · 9/10 · 29 April 2022]

*Fight scenes are great *Charlie Clark is a real car dealer in South Texas *Story is clunky until the end *Instant Cult Classic especially in the Hispanic culture.

Movie is light-hearted funny. Great for all ages and easy to watch multiple times.

Interesting B Movie

[stevendbeard · 7/10 · 29 April 2022]

I saw Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone, starring Charlie Clark-Daddy's Home, Pepe & Santo vs. America; Sofia Pernas-Jane the Virgin_tv, The Young and the Restless_tv; Kuno Becker-Dallas_tv, CSI:Miami_tv; Marko Zaror-Alita:Battle Angel, Machete Kills and Danny Trejo-The Flash_tv, the Machete movies.

This is an interesting B movie. It was written and produced by Charlie Clark and filmed in Brownsville, Texas. Charlie Clark stars as Charlie Clark, a car salesman that spends his nights in a Lucha libre styled wrestling persona of The Green Ghost. I don't remember much wrestling in the movie, but there is lots of martial arts. When Charlie was a kid, he was adopted by Nana and her Mexican family-his real family thought it would be best. Kuno plays his brother and Sofia is his sister-both are martial artists. Charlie soon learns about a legend concerning a green emerald with strange powers that he, Sofia and Kuno must keep out of the hands of Marko, who has evil plans for it. Danny plays one of the martial arts masters that tries to whip Charlie into shape to take on Marko and his associates. There are lots of martial arts fights, some humor and a couple of songs by Robert Rodriguez and his band, Chingon. Earlier, I said this was an interesting movie. During the end credits, there are pictures shown of Charlie and an elderly Spanish woman-his Nana?-as well as Charlie at a car dealership that he owns. His name is on the business. I guess it's supposed to make you think that this is based on a true story. I don't know.

It's rated PG-13 for violence and language and has a running time of 1 hour & 35 minutes.

I enjoyed it enough that I would buy it on DVD.

Dumb, dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb

[Snootz · 3/10 · 20 March 2023]

How many "dumbs" would it take to equal 600 letters? Because that review would suffice to summarize this film.

First, an in-his-50s producer with supposedly two in-their-20s step brother and sister. This reeks of a guy who wants to play a super hero, so decided to produce and star in the film himself... because that's exactly what it is.

Is he an egotist? Doesn't seem to be. First, he presents himself as a failing car dealer. He doesn't have a half-dressed 20 year old starlet for a girlfriend (or even a love interest at all). And finally, he repeatedly gets his tail kicked all the way through the film. Those aren't the traits of an egotist. This appears to be more like a guy living out a childhood fantasy and making a film just for the fun of it. Can't fault someone for living a dream.

The fight choreography was decent, if that's what you come here to see. If you're looking for any kind of story or plot line that holds together, forget it. Seriously, a guy who can't fight unless he's wearing his goofy-looking wrestling outfit? (And even then, do we call that fighting?)

The only worthwhile part of the film are the end credits, which are totally an homage to his nana (who evidently adopted him when he was a baby), with the final photo evidently at her 99th birthday. This is a man who loved his mother her entire life. One can't help admire that. But then during the film there is one, gratuitous, totally-unnecessary MF bomb... which has to make one wonder what the man is thinking. Is that how you respect your mom?

For the movie, let's just consider it a fan film where the guy wanted to play the lead role, and leave it at that. It has a little going for it in the camera work and choreography... not much in the story or acting. Best line in the film, "I don' need no steenkin'...." (well, you'll see, if you want to waste a couple of hours). Beyond that, this is a near Asylum level film (well, maybe not quite that bad. We'll give it some credit). Unless you're into corny kung fu fan films, this can be given a pass. I'm sure however that some will love it, basically because it's a corny kung fu fan film.

a labor of love plus Danny Trejo

[ferguson-6 · 5/10 · 27 June 2022]

Greetings again from the darkness. Next up in this prime era for Superheroes comes "Green Ghost", a struggling south Texas car dealer who moonlights as a Lucha Libre wrestler with untapped mystical powers linked to the Mayan Apocalypse! Does that sound preposterous? Sure it does. But really, is it any more ridiculous than Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet? With an overall budget that was likely less than that AVENGERS powerful glove prop, writer-director Michael D Olmos and co-writers Charlie Clark and Brian Douglas deliver their version of a gently comical, semi-serious genre film saturated with martial arts moments and finding meaning in life. While certainly no cinematic masterpiece, what's obvious about the film is that it was a labor of love ... a true passion project.

Charlie Clark stars as Charlie Clark, aka "Gringo", aka "Green Ghost" (the latter two make for an easy to decipher play on words). The real Charlie Clark is a car dealer in Brownsville, Texas. He's also the star, producer, and co-writer of this project, so obviously it is very personal to him. This movie is not meant to be compared to big budget productions. In fact, it feels more like a bucket list item for Mr. Clark, and he was fortunate enough and committed enough to fulfill his own wish of making a movie (very) loosely based on his life. In real life, Clark was raised in the Mexican culture by his Nana ... photos are shown over the closing credits. This plays as a tribute to her and his upbringing.

In the film, Charlie's dealership is floundering, mostly because he's quick to shirk his duties and head to the latest underground wresting match for his adoptive brother, Marco (Kuno Becker). Charlie supports Marco by donning his Green Ghost spandex costume - one that the crowd loves to jeer, and that causes fellow wrestlers to cringe. At a very high level (and low bar), the story involves a plan by evil forces led by Drake (Marko Zarar), the son of Nana's sister, to obtain the magical and mystical emerald and rule humanity. The defenders of humanity are the trio nicknamed, El Trio de la Luz, and it consists of Marco, his sister Karina (Sofia Pernas), and to his surprise, Charlie. The group's leader is Nana (Renee Victor, screen veteran Renee Victor, who voiced Abuelita in COCO). To prepare for battle, Nana arranges a training program featuring Master Kane (MMA fighter Cain Velasquez), Master Hung (renowned stunt coordinator Andy Chang, "Rush Hour" films), and, best of all, Master Gin, played by the always great Danny Trejo ... who even gets a "Machete" punchline. A "Rocky" montage technique is utilized, replete with a Spanish version of "Eye of the Tiger" performed by (director) Robert Rodriguez's band.

An inordinately high percentage of scenes involve martial arts fighting, and some of the stunt work is much better than we'd expect. And then there are the moments that are meant to ensure we understand the filmmakers are in on the joke ... like the flinging of tortillas, and a protective force field negated by fancy eyewear. We are never really sure how all of the mystical powers fit together, but the issue of corruption by power is pretty obvious, even within a family. The film's best line is, "Every family's not perfect, Charlie. Sometimes, we just have to make our own." While watching, a few other films came to mind. This includes Tommy Wiseau's THE ROOM, and Jack Black's NACHO LIBRE. Perhaps that will help you find the right mindset for this one.

Available VOD beginning June 28, 2022.

Not a totally bad movie.

[mwreis · 7/10 · 30 September 2023]

The acting was like a B/B+.

What a did make me leave a 7 is because they we're a family in the movie and at the end the credits ran very nice. I also like the video montage at the end of the movie. Of course it is it completely fictional movie but not totally bad in the end. I actually found Nana and Charlie actors that are very similar looking. The green suit was a joke. Also are used a lot of references to other shows. Battlestar Galactica Stargate the power stones, which is very similar to infinity wars from marvel. You enjoy watching this movie though it's not not understanding.

I also like at the end, they threw in a very similar chest design as greatest American superhero.

Underrated

[the_nephilim71 · 10/10 · 29 June 2022]

This is vastly underrated on here.... I thought it has a lot of heart and is just plain fun. The lead is very likeable. The fight scenes are really well done especially for the budget they had to work with. Give it a shot but don't go into this thinking it's a big budget movie like Shang-Chi or anything.

Fun-if you do not expect to much

[gfellman · 6/10 · 5 September 2022]

Is this a great film? No. But it does not have to be.

The production values, the action sequences, the plot, and even the acting remind me of many of the Republic black & white action serials from the 1930s. Those films were fun, and if you are able to take the film at face value so is this one. The relationship between the three siblings is sweet, the stakes are suitably high, the action sequences have a zip to them, and it appears to me that everyone in the film is having a great time. And, for toppers, the great Danny Trejo has a big role.

I, for one, can think of worse ways of spending movie night and would not mind seeing a second Green Ghost film sometime in the next few years.

Surprisingly good fighting

[DellrayRotar · 7/10 · 23 April 2024]

I just finished watching Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. I enjoyed the Green Ghost movie more. Why?

First, the fighting was top notch. I was quite frankly shocked with how good the choreography was. I've seen indie movie kung fu and it looks bad. Real bad. But this was superb.

The acting was decent. Also a lot better than I expected. The only guy I kinda knew was Danny Trejo. But the others were solid too. The lead reminded me of Johnny Lawrence's brother or cousin. I was surprised as I thought he was just comedic relief. But the dude can really fight.

The special effects were adequate...even good for an indie movie.

There was heart in this movie, a strong message about who your family really is, some laugh out loud humor, fantastic fighting and really good directing.

I definitely want to see them do a sequel or a bigger budget version of this film. Will be following the people associated with this for sure. I'd give it a solid 7.5 out of 10. Will be watching again.

Amazing Nod to 70s Noir

[dmanderson-57024 · 10/10 · 22 November 2022]

Charlie Clark is the smartest car sales man I've ever watched. Green Ghost is an amazingly throwback to some of the 70s finest cinema, KungFu Noir had been done a few times before, but this film really nails the synergy of cheese, action, backed by beautiful fight sequences. It's crazy to think it's just one long running Nissan commercial. That's right, Charlie Clark is the namesake and business personality behind a car dealership franchises, and it plays amazingly we'll the entire film. Impressive writing pairs with exceptional cinematography. Creating a modern, clean, fast and enjoyable family film.

Grab Your Popcorn! (Not For Left-Brained People)

[ham-ma242 · 7/10 · 21 April 2023]

This movie is for light spirit and heart. FUN. It's for those who want to remember oldschool movies like karate kid or Jackie Chan flicks. Where it's all made simple and light, also a bit of inspiration and should be ok for kids too. Because it doesn't have anything complex and gore or heavy violence.

The script is easy, the acting is OK, the characters play very well and who seemed to most enjoy themselves was the Green Ghost and Danny Trejo (drunken master).

This movie is for those who liked to imagine fights and epic battles when they were young. Fighting evil and imitating old TV shows, fighting bad guys with super powers, overcoming challenges. Those were the good times, when people tried to make due with what they had instead of cry like little b1tches about anything. WE HAD IMAGINATION BACK THEN! Hence I recommend this only for those who use it, or those who use their right brain and want some light fun and snack while watching something simple.

For what it's worth, I'd recommend this to a specific crowd of people. Because nowadays people are used to heavy violence and dramas, suffering and lose themselves in that. This movie is the opposite of it. So one would have to attune or be open to that idea, that it's just for fun's sake.

P. S This movie is dedicated to Nana from Green Ghost. Seems like that dude had a great childhood, expressed it greatly in this movie.

This is a damn funny and good movie.

[paulsjgaming · 10/10 · 29 December 2022]

I'll admit, I was on the sidelines with this but gave it a shot on an otherwise bored evening. This turned out to be a 'diamond in the rough' movie. One of those that you don't think you'll like after ten minutes but I found myself on the edge of me seat.

The storyline might be a bit cheesy, but the spirit, heart, and energy of the movie proves to be better than a lot of the junk that Hollywood has tried to make us believe is good.

What I liked the most was the tongue in cheek humor that a lot might miss. Danny Trejo adds his own style of off brand comedy to it.

All I can say is that this real life auto dealer did very darn good in honoring his real life 'nana' and I am very impressed, and I am one who is extremely jaded for these types of movies.

Good job, Mr. Charlie Clark! I only hope that maybe someone in Hollywood will see this for the absolute true gem that it is!

Cute, funny, nice time

[gypsygirl1933 · 8/10 · 19 December 2022]

This is a feel good movie, not a believable plot ,but a really nice homage to charlies Nana. Lots of action, good special effects, an amusing story, and then in the credits out comes the reality of the movie. It's not a deep thriller, probably best as a young adult movie, but kids today are so jaded I'm not sure they would appreciate the love in this flick. I'm 63 and thought it was funny, entertaining and interesting. Then, I watched the credits and was really blown away. Cudos to Charlie and his nana ,unfortunately there are a lot of haters who gave this a bad review, just give it a chance, don't look for a complex thriller, or brain surgery, just have a good time and enjoy yourself, and think of what this guy did for his Nanna. Enjoy, I did!