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I checked this out because I wanted to see Jet Li and Jerry Trimble go at it. And for the first hour of the movie, I was disappointed with a slow-moving, mediocre action film. But, man, was I in for a treat that last half hour or so - specifically the final fight scene (where Li and Trimble REALLY square off) which delivered all the goods I was expecting, and then more. Viewed on one of the old "Jet Li Collection" DVDs that Dimension released in the early 2000s, so poor video quality and an awful dub were expected and didn't detract from, what turned out to be, an overall above average martial-arts films, solidified by the engaging final act and a powerhouse fight scene.

Also, Trimble's mullet must be noted. That thing was mighty.

Completely by the book Lifetime formula, but still enjoyable. The performances were all-around solid, particularly the unhinged antagonist who pulled off the routine psycho performance in a charming way. A couple twists tossed in kept the pace moving quickly and elevated it over the usual Lifetime films. Worth checking out if you're into the genre.

This will not be a very thorough review at all. I'll simply say the movie is fun and passably entertaining, though nothing you haven't already seen in a Lifetime movie before. However, there is one thing I bet you've never seen in one of these movies...

The main character has a Gizmo keychain. Yes, Gizmo. The mogwai. The cute little dude from Gremlins. At first I thought I was seeing things, but no. It's clearly seen in a moment when the main character races into her garage to grab her car keys hanging on the wall. I had rewind and pause on my DVR, but it's 'ol Giz for sure. Why on earth in the year 2021 would they choose to do this, I have no idea, but for better or worse, it made the movie, well, unique.