12/9/2023 0 Comments Two three karate moves![]() “ Rumble in the Bronx” has a quite gruesome scene where a gang member is fed into a wood chipper. Films such as the classic “ Wheels on Meals” portray actress Lola Forner being ogled in a see-through top and hiding out as a prostitute. There is also the paradox of an actor like Jackie Chan, whose Buster Keaton-esque comical antics, that are hugely popular with children, often feature in films that include quite violent or salacious scenes. The big problem is that in most people’s lists of their Top 10 Martial Arts Films, there are usually movies with very violent scenes and adult language and behaviour that are unsuitable for youngsters. ![]() However, I often hear parents say “I got in trouble with my spouse the other day after I let our kids watch “ Kickboxer”! I was 12 years old when I first saw “ Enter the Dragon”, but as a parent myself now, I won’t allow my own children to see it until they are older. Growing up, most of the “adult” stuff in many of these films went over my head and the violence could often be as comical as a Tom and Jerry cartoon. The era of “video nasties” changed all that, and martial arts films were more often than not rated “18” or “R” due to their adult themes and violence. ![]() I am old enough that my first exposure to the films of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan was through VHS rentals when the ratings system was still voluntary for video releases.
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