Without a doubt
ONG BAK
Yes.. it even beats up Bloodsport, Kickboxer and Rocky 4.
I saw this at the cinemas when it came out and remember we were all mindblown. Like "POHH!!! " nonstop.
Those elbows, knees and kicks are so beautiful and sexual. Like, I've jerked off to them before.
Nope. It's Bloodsport.
Before that movie 99.9% of the world's population, did not know that full contact, martial arts tournaments were being held.
It had a big impact on the creation of UFC, Pride etc...
And it had a young Forrest Whitaker! It's not even close. The key is the tournament. Not just some Bruce Lee character beating everyone up.
And it was supposedly a true story (in movie terms) about an American fighter named Frank Dux.
Look at the ending credits for all of the records he held. He'll, half of Van Dammes moves I laughed at, until I saw someone pull it off in a real fight.