Arena (1988)

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Release Date: Mar 29, 1989 Wide

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Release Date: Mar 29, 1989 Wide

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Though bereft of budget, the 1988 sci-fier Arena has its heart in the right place. The scene is a distant planet, where extraterrestrial gladiators square off in an arena. Earthling Steve Armstrong would like to prove his fighting skills, but the evil planetary ruler Marc Alaimo won't let him. After an intensive series of training sessions with martial-arts expert Claudia Christian, whose father used to run the arena, Armstrong is at last permitted to display his prowess in public. He also gets

PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Peter Manoogian

In Theaters: Mar 29, 1989 Wide

On DVD: Sep 18, 1991

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Produced by the one and only Charles Band and this time pushing the boundaries of space and beyond with this sci-fi fighter. I do believe it actually did OK upon release back in the day.Call it what you will but there's a clear mix of many other films here from 'Bloodsport' to 'The Karate Kid' as the unknown underdog

October 14, 2011

Phil Hubbard

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A mix of Star Wars and Rocky. 'Nuff said. Ratings: Acting: 6/10 Story: 7/10 Originalality: 6/10 Soundtrack: 5/10 Characters: 6/10 Overall: 7/10 Sexiness: (The following is my Review for the fappers 18+): Not impossible to fap to. There is a beautiful girl, Jade, who is simply stunning. There's some decent scenes to

October 29, 2011