Somewhere inside Human Weapon is not only a great show, but a necessary one. Martial arts have been on the cusp of immense popularity in their own right since they first made headway in the 1970s, and have been looking for the appropriate vessel to gain a foothold in the American imagination totally apart from their occasional depiction in mainstream films. The goal of Human Weapon (to travel the world and speak with practitioners of various martial art forms) is admirable; its execution leaves something to be desired. Due to an overreliance on a travelogue format and a poor choice of hosts, Weapon is never able to engage the spirit of practiced combat in a way that feels meaningful, and never finds the proper voice to communicate the language of strikes, kicks, and bashes.
Hosts Jason Chambers and Bill Duff are on a quest to find the most effective moves...
Hosts Jason Chambers and Bill Duff are on a quest to find the most effective moves...
- 11/26/2010
- by Anders Nelson
- JustPressPlay.net
Ever wondered which martial art or hand-to-hand combat style was the most effective and lethal? Well so did Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, which is why they set off across the world to trace the roots of 16 different forms of combat and determine which one is best. If you're curious for the answer, then you're a perfect candidate to enter to win Human Weapon: Season One on Blu-ray in JustPressPlay's giveaway. Two people will win, and to find out how, just keep reading.
With crisp CGI blow-by-blow simulations and fascinating factual details, History follows Jason and Bill across the globe to learn the history, style, and methodology behind 16 unique forms of combat. On their quest to master everything from karate to Muay Thai and Eskrima Stickfighting, Jason and Bill explore ancient relics, unusual villages, breathtaking landscapes, and hidden pasts in order to truly understand the complex development of each individual form.
With crisp CGI blow-by-blow simulations and fascinating factual details, History follows Jason and Bill across the globe to learn the history, style, and methodology behind 16 unique forms of combat. On their quest to master everything from karate to Muay Thai and Eskrima Stickfighting, Jason and Bill explore ancient relics, unusual villages, breathtaking landscapes, and hidden pasts in order to truly understand the complex development of each individual form.
- 11/12/2010
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
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