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JCVD (2008) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 26,183 users
Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 123 user | 161 critic | 25 from Metacritic.com Between his tax problems and his legal battle with his wife for the custody of his daughter, these are hard times for the action movie star who finds that even Steven Seagal has pinched a ... See full summary » Director:Mabrouk El Mechri |
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Valérie Bodson | ... |
Veuve Film Budapest
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Taxiwoman JCVD
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Technicien Telecom
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Képi 2
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Storyline
Between his tax problems and his legal battle with his wife for the custody of his daughter, these are hard times for the action movie star who finds that even Steven Seagal has pinched a role from him! In JCVD, Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to the country of his birth to seek the peace and tranquility he can no longer enjoy in the United States. Written by Wismerhill & Redking
Plot Keywords:
shot in the arm | gun held to head | violence | father daughter relationship | los angeles california |Taglines:
The biggest fight of his life See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
4 June 2008 (France) See more »Also Known As:
JCVD - I huvudet på Van Damme See more »Box Office
Budget:
€10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$20,119 (USA) (7 November 2008)Gross:
$470,691 (USA) (16 January 2009)Company Credits
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(Barry Mann (as Mann) / Cynthia Weil (as Weil) / Brenda Russell (as Russell))
© Dyad Music / Geffen Music
Represented by Sony / ATV Music Publishing / Universal Music Publishing
Performed by Mabrouk El Mechri
(p) 2008 GAUMONT
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Trivia
Mabrouk El Mechri agreed to rewrite the script on the condition he could meet Jean-Claude Van Damme first before starting the draft, so he wouldn't waste six months on something that Van Damme would veto. See more »Goofs
Police chief Bruges tells Van Damme the decision to act was GIGN's move, not his. GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale - French SWAT) exists in France but not in Belgium where the movie story takes place. In Belgium, police's tactical unit is called ESI (Escadron Special d'Intervention). See more »Quotes
J.C.V.D.: This movie is for me. There we are, you and me. Why did you do that? Or why did I do that? You made my dream come true. I asked for it. I promised you something in return and I haven't delivered yet. You win, I lose. Unless... the path you've set for me is full of hurdles where the answer comes before the question. Yeah I do that. Now I know why. It's the cure, from what I've seen here. It all makes sense. It makes sense to those who understand. So... America, poverty, stealing to eat... ...[...]
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Crazy Credits
The Gaumont title sequence begins with a silhouetted boy picking up a sunflower, but he is met by a silhouetted Jean-Claude Van Damme, who attempts to grab the sunflower from him. When the boy refuses to let go of the sunflower, Van Damme gives him a roundhouse kick before kicking the sunflower up into space, where it grows into the Gaumont logo. See more »Soundtracks
"None Of Us Are Free"(Barry Mann (as Mann) / Cynthia Weil (as Weil) / Brenda Russell (as Russell))
© Dyad Music / Geffen Music
Represented by Sony / ATV Music Publishing / Universal Music Publishing
Performed by Mabrouk El Mechri
(p) 2008 GAUMONT
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OK, I saw the movie today and here's my review: This movie is by far the best movie I've seen with Van Damme. Not his best action movie, because it's not what you would expect of a Van Damme movie, but the best movie he ever made. For me this is the highlight of his career and he'll probably never make a better movie.
The movie had indeed a dog day afternoon, even a Tarantino feel to it. The story is told in pieces and by the end of the movie all the pieces come together.
The beginning with the action scene is nicely done, and the one-take scene puts you right in the action.
Then the story continues with Van Damme arriving in Schaarbeek and going to the postoffice. From that moment one the story unravels.
Van Damme plays a portrait of himself and does this extremely well. He does have a sense for drama, and he really acts well. I do believe this has something to do with him being more comfortable in his native language.
The other main characters are perhaps not very well developed, no real background story, which for me is a bit off a flaw. But the movie off course centers around Van Damme.
The famous monologue is definitely a must see and is a summing of what he has encountered in his life, very moving.
This movie, for me, shows us that he definitely CAN act given the right director and script. I hope this opens eyes, and also his.
The direction for me was excellent and I think the director will go far. He clearly has talent.
I think the movie should've given a chance on the festival circuit, it definitely would've found an audience. (maybe they should do this in te states).
So conclusion? The best I've seen from Van Damme... A must see.
8/10.