Finishing the Game (2007)

The unexpected death of Bruce Lee a world-wide phenomenon and established movie star came at the peak of his popularity. Having already shot scenes for his upcoming movie Game Of Death studio heads decided to complete the film by launching a search for his replacement attracting hopefuls from all around the world. Finishing The Game is an uproarious poignant unpredictable and action-packed re-imagining of that casting process for Lee's replacement.System Requirements:Running Time: 84 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/BUDDY FILMS UPC: 796019810777 Manufacturer No: 81077 Product Description

MocFu Lacks Punch

As much as I wanted to really like this movie, and as much as I admire the attempt to capture a seventies art-direction feel in the film, this mockumentary lacks punch. The casting director is really the main character here (shared with the couple having problems figuring out their actor/manager relationship) and she fails to deliver more than cliche. A few mildly good scenes (and I liked the Aussie-Bruce who bails on the production) do not a movie make. Character arcs do not satisfy and the movie just ends with a thud (with a cameo by Bottoms.) A better cinema-mocku is "And God Spoke" which has deft satire about the film making process. July 22, 2008

Great premise.. didn't quite hit the mark

I happen to catch the trailer and was blown away. I had to go out that night and get that movie. I was shocked that haven't heard of it before, a Game Of Death parody.. the story writes itself. However, the movie was just "OK" some funny spots here and there but never quite delivers. Maybe I am spoiled because I was expecting something along the lines of the classic spoof "fistful of yen" from the "Kentucky Fried Movie". All this movie made me do was appreciate the genius of that great classic comedy. July 10, 2008

Too much hype and expectations

I'd known about this movie for quite some time. Various Asian American websites had hyped this movie for more than a year. I knew the movie played at the Asian American Film Festival but I couldn't catch it at that time. When the film was released to theaters in mid-2007, I eagerly looked forward to it.

When I finally saw the film, I left feeling slightly disappointed. While there were some funny bits in the movie (mostly during the auditions), I couldn't help but feel the movie was "lacking" something. I think I was expecting a major laugh riot but instead got a movie that subtly pokes at how Hollywood treats Asian American male actors.

I don't regret seeing the movie as I support Asian American films and entertainment as best as I can. It's worth at least a rental to see if you like the film. However, as far as I am concerned, the film didn't quite live up to the hype.
June 25, 2008

WONDERFUL LAUGHS!!!

Ok first of all, I enjoyed seeing Roger Fan, Dustin Nguyen, Brian Tee, and Sung Kang in a movie ALL together. I just luuuv them!!! This movie was hilarious. It made light of the serious plight of an Asian American male who goes for casting calls in Hollywood. One of my favorite scenes was with Brian Tee playing a Vietnam Vet. I thought it was brilliantly done and after renting it this past weekend from Blockbuster, I'm gonna buy it!!! April 8, 2008

Good premise, wasted opportunity...

The idea for this movie is ripe for parody and should have made for some easy laughs. Unfortunately, that ain't the case. The GAME OF DEATH that actually got made (with Hugh O'Brien and Dean Jagger and several really bad Lee doubles) is far funnier than this supposed comedy. Do yourself a favor and rent that instead. Or go to YouTube and check out the martial arts auditions there. Now those are a hoot! March 26, 2008

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