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Van Damme Action Pack Quadruple Feature (Timecop / Hard Target / Street Fighter / The Quest)

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And it's about bloody time.

My only purpose in writing this review is to confirm that at long last, we have a Region 1 version of Timecop in true anamorphic widescreen format. If, like me, you've been waiting for it for years, then I guess that'll be good news to you.

I gotta say... I am very happy I bought this set... I did buy it primarily to get Timecop in widescreen... and I admit I was apprehensive about this... Frankly, I was afraid they would take the full screen version and simply cut off the top and bottom, like so many companies have done to "create" a widescreen version of their movies... but this version is true 2:35:1 widescreen AND it is dual layer and very good quality - even on the big screen plasma! I haven't watched the other films in the set yet, but I don't care... Timecop is excellent and finally it is here in widescreen... I recommend this highly and say thanks to the people who decided to give us true quality for the money we spent on this!

I already own all of J-C Van Damme's movies, but quite a few are old videos, some former rentals. This quad movie pack freed up quite a bit of shelf space, all movies are in widescreen, no special features.

Hard Target and Timecop are my 2d and 3d fave Van Damme movies (#1 is Universal Soldier). Both produced by Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert.

Both are action movies. Hard Target is directed by John Woo so you know there will be a dove and some good fights, all in slow motion. It's the first time I remember seeing Arnold Vosloo, before he became The Mummy. Lance Henrickson is also good in it. You get a brush with Sam's brother Ted, but no Bruce. One of J-C's better performances.

Timecop is an action sci-fi flick - J-C works for a security agency that polices time travel - very enjoyable. You get to see quite a bit of Mia Sara, much matured since her day off with Ferris Buhler.

Street Fighter is more of an action comedy, although not all of the comedy was intentional. Not my favorite movie. I liked Raul Julia as an actor, but he was obviously very ill during filming - had that gaunt look - it was his last cinema release. He mostly glares at people. I don't know anything about the video games so no idea how the movie translated from them. A bunch of hostages are taken, J-C and his army are trying to rescue them and stop their captor from gaining world domination.

The Quest reminds me of Bloodsport. The reason could be that the story is by Frank Dux (on whom Bloodsport was based) and J-C (who starred in the movie). J-C also directed. Much like Bloodsport, you are there for the fights, not for the acting. I don't think this movie is quite in the same league as Bloodsport, even though Roger Moore is in it. How did that happen? Is Timothy Dalton next? But I did enjoy the fights.

I would recommend this movie pack.

I bought this set specifically because I wanted a widescreen version of "Timecop," and I'm happy to say that the print quality in both sound and visual is excellent. "Hard Target" looks just as good as it does on the previous DVD release. These two films are easily the best of the Jean-Claude Van Damme features, with solid acting, plot, effects, and action. Just these two films alone makes the set worthwhile. However, the lesser-known "Quest" is great martial arts fun of the same stripe as "Bloodsport" or "Enter the Dragon," where the hero has to fight a bunch of other martial artists in a tournament.

"Street Fighter" is the weakest of the bunch. If it were a B-grade action flick, the straight-to-cable kind like you used to see on "Monstervision" or the off hours of Cinemax, it would be fine. However, the movie is completely unfocused, and the obvious ill health of Raul Julia is uncomfortable. Because it was supposed to be big budget with pretty big names for 1994, it's not fun like so many B-grade mid-1990s action films are. It's just bad, but it's no reason not to buy this set. Skip "Street Fighter" and go straight to the other 3 films. You won't regret it.

There isn't much to say that has not already been said. Van Damme is a rare artist in his field. There are few actors today that can deliver such an engaging performance while roundhouse kicking the bad guys into oblivion.

Time Cop and Hard Target are the cream of the crop, and are worth the price alone. The Quest was better than I expected; Street Fighter is clearly the runt of the pack, but not because of Van Damme's performance.

Okay so Street Fighter might not be up there with HARD TARGET but it has its moments and sometimes delivers a laugh amongst the carnage. Timecop and Hard Target are easily worth the price of the set and The Quest was another good vehicle for Van Damme. An excellent choice if you are looking for some great action movies.

I bought this DVD too get "Timecop"; one of Van Damme better movies. It is thoroughly enjoyable. "Hard target" is solid. But "Street Fighter" couldn't hold my interest. And I haven't watched "the Quest".

Jean Claude Van Damme brings to the screen a combination of 007 adventure and
science fiction. I sat glued to my chair and watched all four films on four different days. It is really amazing how one man can portray over and over again
what it means to be a fighter again evil whether it is today, yesterday, or
tommorow. This type of film is not for everyone; but, it certainly, filled a
nitch in my viewing habits; so, if you enjoy good against evil stories watch this
action pack with four films in it.

All movies are great Love his action movies can't go wrong with Jean Claude Van Damme!

Ordered dvd (4 movies of) VAN DAMME QUADRUPLE PACK, mainly for TIMECOP. Arrived fast! Movies excellent! Thanks! -LIZ 28aug09