Dojo

Petri Puroaho

Oct 27, 2024

6

Music made this film a lot better, that is the first thing that I felt after seeing this this shortfilm. Great fight scenes. Shane Lucas`s character...he was good, but a bit more charisma and it would have been a hit for my taste, but dont get me wrong. After thousands of action and martial art movie the level for these kind of things is really high. But generally everyone, cast and crew did a fantastic job. But the music elevated the whole thing, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing such a slick film.

When I hear "Yakuza" I think Asians, full body tattoos, etc. Perhaps this is a modern day Yakuza, a more inclusive Yakuza. The film felt more like it had rival dojos than anything related to Yakuza. I enjoyed the fight scene as it looked real, perhaps choreographed well, and the camera work was clean showing clear execution of each person's moves during the fight.

Christopher Outridge

Oct 29, 2024

5

Strong martial arts action sequences, but the acting was a flat and monotone. I can understand this tone working for the villian of the story, but our hero needed to portray more emotions. An enjoyable action short. Good job to all involved.

Derivative and predictable, even with the attempt at a twist ending.