What does Scott Adkins really think about Van Damme? / Discussing Fight Choreography
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- In this video, Scot Adkins shares his experience on meeting and working with Van Damme. He also discusses that incident on the set of Expendables 2 with Van Damme and Liam Hemsworth.
Scot Adkins and I also discus fight choreography.
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This is such a great interview! The two of you are really honest with each other while always being respectful. It feels so much more like a real conversation than most interviews you see these days. This is easily my favorite channel!
I have seen many Scott Adkins interviews about Van Dam, but this one, he broke it down perfectly, by saying talking about the 2 different styles of movies. "Road House" style or "Hong Kong" style. Road House style is my favorite style, because that is what Van Dam did for his career and it was amazing!
Great interview Scott, cut, that’s a rap guys. 👍😂😂🏴
If Scott isn't in the next Mortal Kombat movies soon then he needs a new agent.
@@robertmontoya8915 better, he's in John Wick 4
Love the scene in debt collector " BAR scene "Your About To Find Out Who He Is lol great stuff
Scott Adkins really has not just the acting chops and looks, but also the skill to be Batman.
He can’t act
@@psilva2462 I’d say he’s a decent actor. Not good enough to be Batman though.
Oooohhhhh that would be awesome! Never considered that. Good call!
@@psilva2462 Van Damme can‘t act either.
no good for batman, but definitely would make a decent James Bond
Scott Adkins deserves so much more. He looks way better than 99 percent of the actors in Hollywood and he is extremely skillful.
...thats a fact!
Absolute nonsense. Which is why he has never got those roles.
@@acquiesce100
What's nonsense?
His looks or his martial arts skills?
@@Paul-sl9zm He doesn't have the look, the charisma, the voice, the name, the skill. Nobody in Hollywood has it at the present time. It's dead. It's over. Nobody wants that Hong Action fighting that belongs in a circus. Scotts market is the Hong Kong action fans which are far less than the die hard fans of the 80's like Seagal, Stallone, Arnold, Van Damme. The golden generation has gone. Stallone pretty much said the exact same thing in a recent interview a few weeks back. There is nobody now. NOBODY!. Seagals meteoric rise was carefully positioned because not only did he have the voice, look and charisma he also bought a totally new and realistic form of fighting to the screen that absolutely NOBODY had seen before. It was the first time someone who was skinny had come along who didn't do bodybuilding or didn't do any fancy kicking, punching, blocking etc but instead was more dynamic using the persons momentum against him using locks and throws to neutralise the opponent however big the opponent was. That is why the Aikido schools were totally packed all over the world after the release of Above The Law. Scott has none of this. In fact, he's been very lucky to get to where he is. The guy who was talking about him who said he was "unsure" about him is like many, I certainly wouldn't have given him a gig if I was the Hollywood executive. Would i if it was Seagal, Van Damme, Stallone, Arnold, absolutely YES. Scotts films just plunge into the abyss. They are not remembered, they don't stand the test of time, they don't get watched over and over again . He has put so many out that its just total Garbage. Not sure why he would want to do that. I can only think to sell himself out and get a pay day. His films remind me of the ones you buy from the back of a martial arts magazine in the 80s with the dubbed sound or films shown in the late hours to men on channels like "movies4Men" when you got back in from a night out. Just been honest. That's all. Peace.
@@Paul-sl9zm doesnt it make you regret replying to a madman
As a Brit myself - I always admire Scott's understated, calm, polite demeanor. For me - that's the quintessence of British culture. Reserved, polite, but strong and intelligent. Great interview!
Scott Adkins is such an overlooked gem within action genre. Hollywood should really pay more attention to him.
We’ve got Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Donnie Yen, and Chris Hemsworth to name a few.
@@morganbrown392 out of those, only Donnie Yen is a true action star. Others are just regular actors sometimes playing in action movies. They are far from being an old fashioned action stars. :)
WOKE-WOOD wont
@@milankovacevic1483 hey almost all the action stars of old eventually went on to do different genres.
Couldn't agree more. He makes Tom Cruise look boring. And from the interviews I've seen Scott's not a raging Wingnut.
He said it right .Van Damme s movies were and still are a huge motivation way back when we are kids and today as well
Scott Adkins deserves a big roll.
Jelly or cinnamon?
Hollywood does NOT just give out these treats. THEY require something that perhaps Scott does not want to do.
This guy has been behind the scenes on every bad ass action film of the past 20 years... Marvel, DC, you name it. Deserves to be a superstar.
Scott Adkins is so underrated, he deserves way more!!
A lot of people compare Scott Adkins to Van Damme, but I've always viewed him as being much more similar to Gary Daniels. In many, many ways I feel like Gary Daniels was the 1990s prototype Adkins. He was another guy with amazing acrobatic martial arts, a badass persona, a cool accent, and almost superhuman stamina who made incredible movies on a shoestring budget.
you're totally right! Scott is like Gary Daniels with black hair. they're very similar in style and in how they look.
@@Liquidcadmus I've always thought so. I'm just eagerly awaiting the day when they finally do a movie together.
Agree!
Scott's screen fighting ability is definitely more dynamic and varied than Van Damme's. And as much as I loved watching Bloodsport and Kickboxer when I was younger, the fight scenes really don't hold up. In fact, during Van Damme's later part of his carrer where his fame was easing down, he showed a lot more variation and realism in his screen fights in lesser known films, especially when he was directed in movies by the late Ringo Lam; the trio of fights he had with the late Stefanos Miltsakakis in Maximum Risk and the prison yard fights in In Hell definitely demonstrated that. Both are very underrated movies.
@@cookedit Van Damme had a very unique and new style bringing a cheeky charm, the accent, looks and physique, and excellent kicking ability, I don't think he is anywhere near as gifted as Scott, but scott should be playing on his OWN strengths like HIS accent and looks scream bond like/upper class characters he has such star quality with the right opportunity. Scott is a legend he has all the tools to be a huge star with maybe the right TV series and role. I mean jeez if Alan Ritchson can land Reacher ffs AND it be a success then it SERIOUSLY does attest to selecting/landing the right role as the key. Scott DESERVES to be a house hold name
Talking about realism... Fast & Furious came to my mind, it's crazy how much the franchise has changed since the second installment. I mean, I love sci-fi but when it comes to action and martial arts, the old fashion way is the best, less cgi, less green screen and less shaky camera. That's why a lot of us appreciate Scott's movies.
I can't stand shaky cam as to me it shows that the people involved in the fight don't know what they are doing and they are trying to hide it.
Donnie Yen once said in movies can't just throw a punch. Has to be wide and exaggerated to look good on cam
I was a huge Van Damme fan as a kid as well and Scott is definitely the closest thing out there to "The next Van Damme" in my book. I think he could have been as big as Van Damme we just aren't in that same era it's a lot harder to reach that level these days but Scott is definitely filling that role IMO, and seems like such a nice, easy to get along with individual. A credit to true martial artists when these days there are too many disgraces running around. Ninja & Ninja II are right up there with Kickboxer in my books and of course who can forget the world's most complete fighter Boyka!! Thanks for a great interview with a true legend!
Oh ninja is damn good. Thanks for the reminder. Going to watch it later today
JCVD is patented. there is no "The Next". It would be akin to comparing "The Next Karate Kid" with Pat Morita with the original "Karate Kid" first 3 so?....
@@AndrewFord Hence the "Closest thing to" part.
Van Damme came at a time when martial art movies were booming.
If Scott was around then performing choreography like he did in films like undisputed 3 & 4, he would of cleaned up!
I like the ending with Scott saying how he wont let his audience down..No matter what..thats pretty good and shows he does care enough to try and give people what they want if even just a little..
JCVD was and is a great martial artist/actor and his movies are a lot of fun to watch. Scott's abilities are at another level entirely and there are few action stars in the past that could touch him for his skill level and he is an excellent actor as well. I think the only reason he is not more well known is that martial arts movies are not as big box office draws as they were in the past.
He is a fake
VAN DAME IS NOT A REAL FIGHTER
@jorgedias2944 oh we spotted a Steven Seagull fan
Scott Adkins is always so respectful & humble, especially regarding the old school iconic action stars. It was enjoyable hearing both of your perspectives & respect towards each other. Awesome interview!
Scott is an incredible martial artist. If he was what he is now back in the 80's he would have dominated the action movie scene and been an absolute megastar he was just born 20 years too late.
I think he's a much better movie fighter than van damme..he would most certainly be number 1 if he was born in the same era as van damme
Not really. He doesn't have the van damme look to reach his level.
Scott Adkins deserves a LOT MORE recognition and fame. He is damn good..
Love Scott Adkins- what a wonderful interview. I wish he'd get some greater attention by the movie industry. He's an undeniable talent. Such a gentleman too.
I love that Scott is an action connoisseur/historian. You can tell how much love and respect he has for Jackie, Jet, Donnie, and Tony.
100% agree with the speakman analogy. Scott knows what his audience loves and always tries to deliver expectations and more.
Yes Scott was unfortunatly spot on when it comes to Speakman.
It's funny, I can't name one Speakman movie OTHER than The Perfect Weapon. I think that speaks into what he was saying perfectly.
@@jimthar17 This! He made a film called Street Knight, which I remember thinking looked awesome in commercials but I can't remember the film for the life of me. And Scott's assessment of Speakman is 100% correct; Jeff kept doing fewer and fewer action films with his unique depiction of kenpo. Everyone wanted to see him go 100 mph with his fists and feet, but for some bizarre reason he just wouldn't do it. He was basically first seen as the next Steven Seagal and then he faded away into nothingness.
@@jimthar17
Street knight 1996
"The perfect weapon" was my favorite movie of Jeff Speakman as well. "Undisputed II" and "Ninja II" were my favorite movies of Scott Adkins. Those 3 movies were Jean Claude Van Dam level of awesome 1994 style street fighting movies! 1994 was the golden year of ninja street fighting movies. What a great time to be a kid.
Scott Adkins is a great martial artist who also happens to be a very talented Actor and skilled Film Fighter. He definitely knows the difference between "Self Defense" and "cinematic" techniques. I am very confident that he could defend himself in any "real life" situation. He has the skills and character to be successful in any confrontation. I was a Pro Kickboxer for 28 years and I know a "real" fighter when I see him! Great interview!
We should get you in an Adkins film Don, directed by Sheldon Lettich!
Don you were the real deal! Loved watching your movies as well. Mad respect for your martial arts career. God bless.
Big fan of the Dragon :) Looking forward to the rematch with Billy Blanks...
Watched Kickboxer with my son the other day and I think I told him about you beating Dennis Alexio in a real fight about 3 times and maybe even acted out some of my favorite moments 😂
I'm in love with "The Accident man" never knew Scott had such a sense of humour 😂😂
I've been saying for ages that he needs to do a Guy Ritchie film. Avengement had some funny moments too.
This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen. Not only did Scott talk affectionately about his times working with Jean Claude (EXPENDABLES 2 memory is priceless and funny), you also had the amazing conversation about Hong Kong movie martial arts of Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen compared to the real styles of Patrick Swayze and Van Damme of the west. I love the Hong Kong stuff more although I also love the western stuff and 80s Bollywood (I watched a lot of stuff as a kid). Scott Adkin’s has a good grip and wise knowledge of how fight scenes fit in to the overall context of the movies they are in. This was very inspiring to watch as he genuinely wants to make the audience satisfied with great performances - thank you Viking Samurai for amazing content ⛩🎥🕹
Can be a matter of balance between realism shaky cam and wide lens over choreographed
Scott Atkins deserves a lot more
I agree totally!! Scott knows the ins and outs of the sport and how things should look on the screen to make it as believable as he can. Very nice guy to work with and very knowledgeable about martial arts!💙💗❤️💜🧡💚
I agree. Scott is a good actor. He seems like a great guy. Very humble and genuine. He needs better written roles to really showcase his strengths.
A true master shows humility like Scott Adkins does
i love scott...he is a real live action hero amd a good guy
I like that about Scott, "we are not friends". Celebrities often say "We are good friends" then later go on talking about how they have only met a couple of times or some such. A few brief encounters do not make friendships.
Another great interview with Scott. He deserves way more credit for his acting and martial arts skill.
His acting is bad and he has no good roles
He gets plenty of credit for his martial arts skills. He's an good/ok actor
The problem is that he is a white male and, as a person in Hollywood told me, Hollywood is now looking only for minorities and female action stars to combat racism and sexism. so they try to reject someone when he is a white male.
I've worked with Scott on 2 occasions. A solid, hard working and very humble person. Great sence of humor as well. Super talented fella. Nice interview 😎
Loving these scott interviews and hearing about his passion for hong kong.
Scott is such a down to earth gentleman.
I like how humble Scott is.
Scott is down-to-earth... so humble.
Scott Adkins is so cool.love his movies. Great martial artist
I love Scott. He was extraordinary as Boyka. Just Saw John Wick 4. Even in a fat suit, he kicked ass. He really is the most complete fighter in the world.
where did you see John Wick 4? I didn't think it was out yet.
Scott is truly passionate and a gift in his kicks.
Love to see Scott Adkins geek out about martial arts movies.
I am SO GLAD Scott Adkins has made the pledge to always keep doing martial arts in his films! He is one of the absolute best!
That ending line from Scott. Guy is a gem.
Scott is so modest ! He deserves to be up there with Van Damme and all other big starts from the past. I never saw him as living in Van Damme's shadow. In many cases he is even better.
I never thought I would like Scott Adkins because he always played the bad guy in most movies but you can tell his passion and love for martial arts and the genre of film making. It completely changed my opinion of him.
Damn you got to interview SCOTT ADKINS!!! Next stop JEAN CLAUDE VAN-DAMME!! 🤷🏽♂️😂
The most complete fighter in the world
Friking love Scott Adkins. Awesome martial artist and actor!
Scott Adkins.... humble, skilful and an extremely underrated actor. I wish to see more of him in the movies.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'll watch anything with Scott in it. Even youtube interviews. Scott deserves so much more recognition than I feel he gets.
English shows… Holby city. Hollyoaks, no fighting. Googe his name with both…👍🤝
@@leegodfrey4832 Thanks, i'll do just that. Appreciate it and Happy New Year!
Huge respect for him honest & humble Legend 👊🏾🙏🏾
Scott Adkins is a huge star to me. :)
I'm so glad I randomly stumbled on Undisputed like 10 years ago so I could be hardcore Adkins fan since then. :)
This was awesome! So glad you got Scott on the show. Truly a humble, hardworking guy who gives his all for the fans. Truly a great time watching you guys chat.
A powerhouse of a martial artist and, at the same time, a true exemplar of what it means to be a gentleman and a decent human being.
The problem is that he is a white male and, as a person in Hollywood told me, Hollywood is now looking only for minorities and female action stars to combat racism and sexism. so they try to reject someone when he is a white male.
I absolutely agree with Scott on his view on SPL and Flashpoint. I watched SPL in the Philippines back in 2005 and it totally blew my away. Donnie Yen managed to update the Hong Kong style to modern times and made it more realistic with alot of grapling and his trademark kicks. Flashpoint was in the same style of SPL and that last fight scene between Collin Chou (Seraph from the Matrix) and Donnie Yen is still today one of my favourite fight scene. It’s absolutely brutal and magnificent executed.
pre prc takeover hk movies
This! I don't think Viking Samurai actually properly watched those films. He needs to watch them entirely and then reassess how he feels about them.
Excatly
SPL & Flashpoint is legend. It's surprised me that Viking Samurai didn't watch the movie from start to finish
Scott Adkins is not only a martial artist, he has a great understanding of cinema action. Keep producing great content. Let's get an interview with Donnie Yen
I knew Scott is a good fighter, and actor, but after this video I know that he is also just a good person
If you look at his record, he's arguably the best all round action star, probably second to Jackie Chan but still has more time in than most
It's seems so rare to see an interview with an actor that seems so unscripted and genuine. Great interview with an apparently genuine good guy.
The problem is that he is a white male and, as a person in Hollywood told me, Hollywood is now looking only for minorities and female action stars to combat racism and sexism. so they try to reject someone when he is a white male.
Great interview, it's so good to hear these guys talk and actually listen to eachother without interrupting every time.
Oh yeah. Awesome man! Thank you so much for the great content!
OMFG! I never knew how humble Scott Adkins was in real life? I love this guy even more now! And how he mentioned Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen. Thats BOSS!
He's been on a VFX channel called Corridor Crew. Got that same vibe from watching there.
He is definitely one of the coolest dudes in Hollywood. He has his own youtube channel called Art Of Action. Go check it out. He gives some amazing interviews with some martial arts film legends actors and directors alike.
Scott brings the 80s/90s style action karate films. I respect the shit out of. Him just bringing up perfect weapon. He knows his shit.
Half way through and my respect for Scott has gone through the roof, such a humble guy when his skill set exceeds Van Damme's by leaps and bounds...
Love Scott Adkins.
Never forget your pledge.
Scott is amazing his athletic abilities are insane !!!! Between him and Michael Jai White are two of the most impressive action guys.
Wow, I have never Scott being so candid about films and other martial artists. Very refreshing viewpoint and and also very informative. I was surprised not to hear anything about Chow Yun-fat!, but perhaps only just a film martial artist, but still an HK legend. Still though one your best interviews I think 👍 Definitely watch Flashpoint 😊
Van Damme is a good actor. Should have got an Oscar for JCVD.
I always thought Adkins would be the next Van Damme , in terms of doing big budget action films with a big film studio Like Universal or Columbia pictures like Van Damme had the pleasure of doing several films of his with those companies, but even the smaller films Adkins comes out with, they still manage to have great fight scenes and incredible fight choreography, definitely reminiscent of the great Van Damme movies of that era , I grew up watching all of Van Damme's movies and they are some of the most entertaining movies you will ever see .
I'm not saying Adkins is ugly but he doesn't have striking features like Van Damme had , even Adkins said it that Van Damme is a really good looking guy he has the looks of a movie star like a Brad Pitt or a Tom Cruise that's another reason why so many women love him , and on top of it he has that macho tough guy bravado that all guys like so like Adkins was saying Van Damme was the total package that's why everybody loved him , he was the perfect action star .More importantly Van Damme has incredible martial arts talent , he is the only guy to have signature kicks , and is the only guy that can do a 360 degree spinning 6 feet in the air spin kick , the guy is absolutely nuts and awesome all at the some time there is nobody like him.
This man deserves so much more respect.... He's frenk' amazing....
13:54 Well David you have it here what Scott plaged I feel Scott does care a lot of about us the fans and such I love the fact he's the one who's helping keep the martial arts action film genre alive IMHO. Another really wonderful chapter David!
i know how good Scott is as a martial artist, its a phenomenon of the past
Knocked it out of the park with another great segment with Scott Adkins! Saw Hitman’s Holiday over the weekend and really enjoyed it. While he does deserve to be more mainstream, I appreciate that he’s doing really quality work in the action genre. With bigger budgets you always run the risk of too much studio interference. Keep up the great work Viking Samurai!!!
Awesome! great to hear Scott share his thoughts with you. Your channel is now the best martial arts/action film channel on youtube because of your down to earth approach and all these great interviews. I am sure you will end up interviewing all the greats and probably end up at film events meeting them in person.
Dude I’m so glad you had Scott Atkins on your show. I freaking love that dude. He is one of the best martial artist in movies I have ever seen. He’s one year older than I am, so that means a lot with his stamina. Lol. I think he seems to be very down to earth and honest. Good job Scott Atkins!!!! And I honestly think he does not get the credit that he is deserved!
so glad to see Scot in a big film with John Wick 4 - I didn't recognise him, but Killah and his scene with Keanu and Donnie Yen was amazing and so fun. How he moved in that fat suit, jaw dropping.
Adkins is IT! Skilled martial artist, dexterous stuntman, real gentleman, believable actor WITH decent accents... BAM!
I loved Scot Atkins Ninja movies! The first one where he is being trained to be a Ninja, was very good. I believe a lot of people, like origin stories like these. That was what made Van Dam, in Blood Sport, very fun and appealing as well as Kick Boxer. Another action star I absolutely loved was Tom Berrenger in the Sniper Movies and Billy Zane as the new recruit. Those two were great together. I liked the first American Ninja, and then the 2nd one took out all the weapons just like the 2nd Ninja Turtles movie did. It just ruins the movie. That was the formula that worked and made you want to see the next one. I think it maybe is just that kids liked it and someone complained about it causing kids to be violent. Its harder to find a good martial arts movie now a days, because of all the DC and Marvel movies taking over the market.
Thankyou for this honest discussion. Vandamme dominated martial arts movies from the mid 80s to till 2000.
Muchove Scott from the UK. Proud of our Lot doing good. Massive Van Damme fan all my life,and one of my best mates from school Mark Beale is a Martial artist too so big respect. Keep living the dream r kid.
I am a kid of the 1980’s I loved JCVD snd I will still watch his movies. JCVD was a body builder and I think he won a body builder competition. No doubt a very gorgeous man. Scott Adkins is a terrific martial arts film star. Scott has made it to a point where my husband and kids get excited when they know he’s in a movie we are going to see. I know who he is which is also saying something. I love Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Tony Jaa, Donny Yen, Jet Li, Wesley Snipes, and a couple of men I don’t know the names of but know their faces when I see them. When I was a little girl I watched Bruce Lee movies and was like everyone else who watched them, I was fascinated by his incredible skill. Chuck Norris was okay but I never loved his movies. I mean a lot off them were ridiculous. I still love Chuck Norris.
Loving the Adkins series so far, VK! It's commendable that you didn't just praise Scott for the sake of him being on your show. You gave your real opinion, which we're all entitled to. And I think it also gives Scott a unique perspective. He knows his audience very well at this point, but it's always good to hear another perspective. Whether he agrees with it or not or really even cares to take the feedback for any future projects. We have all forgotten that we don't always have to agree with each other, and that's what makes us all individuals. As martial artists, and in life.
I loved Ninja and Ninja 2, and I even remember liking Hard Target 2 when it came out. I only saw it once though, so I may have to check that one again lol. I really thought Scott was going to explode after Ninja. I was a massive fan of it and even wanted him to become Batman when the Batman V Superman thing was announced. He could actually fight like Batman in the Arkham games. Which also adds to your point of things sometimes looking like a video game.
He was totally spot on about Speakman. I remember when I started digging into his films I felt the exact same way as I made my way deeper into the catalog.
All in all, I see his points and yours. Neither of you are wrong, in my opinion.
Can't wait for more!! Thanks for helping to keep this genre alive!!
Btw, I checked out Accident Man 2 purely because of this series. I've been following his FB fan page for years but we all know how annoying FB has become with actually showing all your content to your followers. I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for him coming on your channel! Loved it!!!!
Flashpoint and SPL are game changers ! Love them both.Scott is a legend of his own.
I absolutely love Scott Adkins as a martial artist and action star. I also agree with him, Flashpoint was brutal! Speakman was amazing. I so wanted him to do more movies like "The Perfect Weapon" and "Street Knight."
Great interview. And honestly Scott is the reason I got back into martial arts as an adult. He even auditioned for Batman which of course went to Ben Affleck. But Scott's audition is online. It's quite good
One thing I appreciate is this interview and the biggest reason is is he’s trying to be himself and he has a very good legacy of continuing martial art movies and is humble. There’s no greater thing I wish Scott the very best in his career. I love his movies he’s got my respect.
Scott seems like a really nice, genuine guy
Love the info that you boys are bringing out. Man, I hope there's another 5 of these vids 🙏
There's 1 more great one!
"All the right ingredients at the right time" is accurate. In 1988 I was in high school and I had a part time job at a video store. When I started the job, Seagal's Above the Law had been released on video and Bloodsport shortly after that. At the time, we had only Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris films in the store which demonstrated martial arts. After seeing Bloodsport, I started taking Karate. Van Damme and Seagal capitalized on a market that wasn't being served. No one else was doing what they were doing and all of my friends couldn't stop talking about their films. It was an exciting time and fun memories
I remember growing up when that movie nowhere to run came out in 1993 I believe with Van Damme I was so disappointed that he did not do one of he's famous kicks or a-around house or whatever you call it now that I'm all grown up looking back I do appreciate his films and all the inspiration he gave us happy to been part of that generation wouldn't trade it for anything
Scott atkins just rocks. So genuine and true to himself and fans. Ive watched his youtube channel and he has such great content while sharing his personality. He truly cares about fans.
Keep doing what you do Scott. We appreciate you staying true to your fans. We love & support you.
P.S. I'm glad you did the spin kick in Avengment
Great interview. Reading between the lines maybe him meeting Van Damme wasn’t what he expected. But he still respects the man for what he has done and the inspiration he had growing up. In regards to fight choreography the times have changed and the 80’s, 90’s movie where people throw single strikes and block with their heads has gone. Fight scenes these days are more complex, faster and a mix of brutal as well as flashy movements. I’m a huge fan of both Van Damme and Scott Adkins. They are both amazing and continue to inspire people.
I think there were so many missed opportunities. I think a Kickboxer tv series, starring Adkins, would have been pretty good. But the doors it would have opened would have been potentially tremendous! I'm always pulling for guys like him.
Totally agree concerning fighting techniques and the times. Cameras, videography, lighting and even how you CAN shoot has become SO much better with technology and technique.
And reading a bit of what I think Adkins perspective on Hong Kong action versus realistic fighting: All fighting choreo is dancing. Classic Chinese martial arts film, over time, display the beauty of the dance; whereas Western fight choreography has leaned into the brutality. There's a rhythm of music and style that affects both of them.
Scott Adkins, you’re amazing!
You’ve definitely taken these action movies to the next level
I wonder who else would want to yo sit down and talk with adkins seems like the type of person that gets along with anyone
Such a humble dude. And an amazing action actor. Boyka is forever my favorite character.
Scott said that he appreciates the Donnie Yen stuff ... especially.
That alone bolsters my opinion of Donnie Yen as my favorite martial arts performer on screen, because of his speed, precision (in attack as well as defense) and of course his genuine mastery of KungFu!
scott adkins is better than donnie yen
Scott Adkins is pretty amazing. Big Van Damme fan now and before a Scott Adkins fan!!
I was expecting more discussion on working with Van Damme. I’m actually surprised he didn’t get more detailed with working with him. I hope there isn’t any hard feelings toward Van Damme. I always watch their costarring roles and think they must have had fun working together and are friends today.
Same i also wanted to hear more from Scott on Van Damme
@@joske103 It's weird but almost no one actually talks about what it's like working with him. Dolph was the same way; basically Dolph quipped that he was trying to think of a story he could tell of working with Van Damme that wouldn't get him sued.
Another great interview with Scott Adkins, I like how he states that he will give the fans what they want, no matter what type of movie he is in. That is sheer dedication and he pays nice tribute to Van Damme. Van Damme did back in the day in 1993 I think it was try and to a romantic action movie with Nowhere to Run, where he tried something different, but still kept some of his Spin kick action etc... I have always been impressed with how he developed the helicopter kick. JCVD has in my opinion the best body I have ever seen on a man and a great unique fighting style. Especially when he is playing both lead characters be it twins (Double Impact) or the Villian and his good guy Clone (Replicant). Double Team with Dennis Rodman is definitely one of his underrated movies. I see you left this interview on another cliffhanger ☺️🤣🤣
Scott is great, one of our best ❤️🇬🇧
I learned so much from Scott Adkins observing his fight scene from marko zaror if I were to be in situations like that. Scott adkins the real deal
They both made great flims together.