SmugKitZine Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

Softwing Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

bowmanblue That's because it's possibly the worst film ever made. I implore you never to waste your time watching this garbage. I would certainly never watch it multiple times over the years, let alone own it on DVD. Honest.I thought I'd review 'DOA: Dead or Alive' on (about) my fourth viewing. I felt such a work of art requires numerous screenings to truly understand such a complex structure and narrative. Okay, I'm joking – this is simply a guilty pleasure film of mine. I've never played the computer game that it's based on, but, from my experience, pretty much no film based on a computer game has ever been hailed as a masterpiece. This one is no different. The dialogue is extremely clunky. Every line for about the first half hour is designed to inform us of each character's relationship and (slim) motivations for doing whatever the hell they're going to do.Talking of characters, they're about as two dimensional as the pixelated sprites that they're based on. Don't expect any great development in this story. Ah, yes, the story. Well, if you don't know 'Dead or Alive' is based on a 'one-on-one' fighting games, so there's not much story to talk of. The film is basically the same – a trio of ridiculously brilliant fighting women gets invited to a tournament called 'Dead or Alive' (where no one actually dies – if you're looking for a computer game to film where they die – try (the first) 'Mortal Kombat' film!). It just so happens that our three central protagonists are also extremely attractive, therefore we're supposed to root for them. And, whereas their dodgy dialogue can be excused due to their physical appearance, Eric Roberts' performance is not afforded the same luxury – for he's the evil mastermind in charge of setting up the tournament and intends on stealing the three girls' powers for his own. He's about as threatening as the green silk lounge suit he wears through this film.What follows is a series of fights, nicely choreographed, but also completely unrealistic, involving our annoying attractive heroines. Um, and that's about it. If you're a teenage boy you'll probably love this and long for the day that your girlfriend will be just like the girls on film. Alternatively, if you're someone like me who also likes it and won't admit to liking a film as bad as this, you'll also love it (and just not tell anyone).It is bad. There's no mistaking how bad it is, but it also has an audience of faceless guys who will make sure that it gets repeated viewing – and it's not because their X-boxes are broken and they need their fix of a fighting game.

picturetaker DOA is one of those movies you watch when you don't have anything better to do. Such as if you just painted a room and are stuck in that room and all you have is a TV, DVD player and DOA only. This is when you really watch this movie.I never played the video game so I have no clue about how its supposed to be. Though I honestly thought I was watching a remake of another video game movie, Street Fighter. They both were about the same except this one was made after CGi came around so it was a bit more entertaining then that older movie.The set is amazing, I'd love to be at that resort right now considering its -20c here in Canada right now. However I worry they might have a TV, DVD player and a copy of DOA to watch waiting in my room so I will stay here and freeze. Freezing is better then the chance of having to watch this movie again.I recommend this movie. But mainly to the 10 to 13 year olds that wont catch all the mistakes and cheese a movie like this so openly flaunts.

trashgang Okay, this is a pure no-brainer. The story is very simple but still it is watchable due the fighting scene's and the effects used. It's not that it's going to be a masterpiece, over here you can catch it new for 1 Euro so that says enough. Nevertheless, somehow I enjoyed it. It's in the style of Charlie's Angels (2000) storywise but it also is for people who liked Sucker Punch (2011). The girls involved are exploited due their sexiness but naturally being rated for kids too no nudity is involved. In fact, some do go naked but nothing is shown. Strangely being directed by a Chinese (Corey Yuen) there isn't a drip of blood to notice, must be the rating...On the part of the acting that was rather okay but my followers know that I'm not into Eric Roberts and again he shows why. On the other hand Holly Valance was here to see. She came out of neighbours in 2002 after 3 years and became a pop idol having a number one hit in the UK with 'Kiss Kiss'. She also was adored by many due her sexy looks and body. It is clearly to see why in this flick. Naturally it isn't going to be remembered for the acting...Lovers of WWE wrestling will recognise Kevin Nash. The effects really saved this flick, one to see with your friends while having a beer.Gore 0/5 Nudity 0,5/5 Effects 4/5 Story 2/5 Comedy 0/5

kkane106 Let's be clear up front, this is a terrible movie. The plot makes marginally more sense than Mortal Kombat, the acting is a miss, but truth be told the characters are written so flatly that everyone is actually bringing their A game.Look, this is a FIGHTING video game movie! Watch the pretty girls fight and play volleyball; try not to pay too much attention to the plot and bring a 12-pack...good times had by all.Positives: Devon Aoki, Sarah Carter. The entire volleyball sequence, and Christie and Helena's fight.Negatives: somebody call Paul Scheer because HOW DID THIS GET MADE?Final thoughts. Ladies and gentleman, in this world of flame wars and arguing about the merits of movies like Avatar we must accept that there are good movies and entertaining movies...this is an entertaining terrible movie.