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I viewed this film at a theater on a tiny screen but I never took my eyes off it. The cinematography was great; it had a vintage pigeonhole... c. Was I looking through Van Damme's memories? I noticed the lack of special effects and felt the goading remorse of the main character-forced to deal with the consequences of his life choices. He was over-worked and down on his luck. In times like these in which we live - it was raw and believable; I was captivated. The story is not new (robbers, hostages, etc.) but the Van Damme factor intertwined in it was shocking. He (even with French sub-titles) delivers a Tour de Force performance quite unlike what I'd seen before. JCVD is not made for children; it's for “us” the eighties crowd. We all grew up with this guy. In one scene Van Damme floats while seated and delivers a soliloquy. I thought to myself at that moment that perhaps he had just achieved his greatest theatrical feat: a chance to really act. If I had power, Van Damme would get the Oscar nod. Don't miss this one. Welcome back JCVD! Full Review
December 19,2008
Smithnicous
Finally a movie from Van Damme! Where have you been? I am glad he has risen from the ashes and did a fantastic job.
November 12,2008
HamidShamshiri
Critic Reviews
A reality-twisting cousin to "Being John Malkovich" -- showcases a Van Damme who's sly like a fox about his own image.Full Review
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly
JCVD may not be the first meta-musclehead movie, but it's certainly the most surprising.Full Review
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
Van Damme says worse things about himself than critics would dream of saying, and the effect is shockingly truthful.Full Review
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
JCVD is a whimsical twist on the biopic, sending up heist movies and breaking cinematic rules to interesting effect. At a critical moment, Van Damme rises out of a tense hostage situation to look into the camera and speak movingly to the audience. He has never seemed more convincing.Full Review
Claudia Puig
USA Today
A shrewd satire about stardom and the cult of celebrity.Full Review
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
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