Marko Zaror in Mandrill

[Jimbo]

This one looks pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy8AOhwu2t0

[mickey]

Greetings,

I watched this trailer wthout sound and I enjoyed the look. The look reminds me of those secret agent films from the 1960's. The colors are incredibly stark and beautiful.

mickey

[Jimbo]

I agree that the colors are beautiful. Budget-wise, this definitely looks like a step up for Zaror from his other films. I liked his performances in Mirage Man and Undisputed III. I'm anticipating the DVD release for this one.

[GeneChing]

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[GeneChing]

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This one, like the first one, Kiltro (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=48393), shows more local Chilean color, which is intrinsically interesting (cars down there still use cassette tapes? Really?) Like Mirageman (see above link), it's got a QT style, although this one is an homage to post-James Bond flicks, like Our Man Flint. Again, it's got that small indie-flick vibe, rather self-absorbed at points, especially the karaoke flirting, but its engaging if you're not expecting too much. There's some funny bits - what I like most about Zaror is that he doesn't take himself very seriously - and some great homages to the genre. In that way, he speaks to the kung fu spy nerd in all of us. And he's got the moves. His choreography is clean, not very realistic but exciting to watch. He's got great kicks and can bust a double barrel-roll flying kick (wire-assisted for sure, but still admirable).