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Apr 4, 2011

by Trekscribbler

Ten shades of awesome. Great story -- one part THE PROFESSIONAL crossed with MAN ON FIRE -- with some dynamite fight sequences. THE MAN FROM NOWHERE has one of the best choreographed knife fights I've ever seen on film.

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woopak_the_thrill April 04, 2011

agreed. I need to finish my full review on it soon. Have you seen A BITTERSWEET LIFE?

Trekscribbler April 04, 2011

Hmm. I don't recognize the name, and I glanced quickly at your review (don't wanna spoil myself if I haven't seen it), but it looks up my alley. Is there a Region 1 release? I checked over at Amazon.com, and I see some ridiculously overpriced "region free" release. I'll put this on my list, and I'll ask if they have it at my area video store. It's a mom-and-pop but it's absolutely huge; they seemingly have everything or, at least, they've not let me down yet. But alongside Johnnie To's VENGEANCE, THE MAN FROM NOWHERE was a great one-two bill for me. Massive (and smart) action films don't get any better than these.

woopak_the_thrill April 29, 2011

I finally posted my own review on this film and good catch on the "Man On Fire" thing! I couldn't remember where I saw that similar element for some reason.

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