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Did anyone realize that Rutger owes thanks for his swordsmanship on screen to Sho Kosugi for being willing to give him some last minute training for the film? Not to mention Sho played the Yakuza swordsman hired to take out Rutger at the end. Had it not been for Sho Kosugi, Rutger would have had no chance of pulling off some know-how with the sword. The film is fun and quite comedic! Rutger plays a good-hearted blind man in the film and triumphs over the assassin brought in to kill him!
I wish they had used Sho more in the storyline. I liked his entrance before the film's final fight sequence!!! Five stars for Sho Kosugi minus two stars due to the unrealistic swordsmanship of a blind Rutger Hauer! Hollywood goes way beyond realism once again. Not that any of Sho's movies didn't lack realism with a hypnotizing ninja in Revenge and ninjas being dragged down the street without his flesh being worn to the bone. What fun those old movies were, huh? Enjoy this one!
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This DVD combining 1989's "Blind Fury" and 1996's "Omega Doom" is a great value for your entertainment dollar. Two adventure tales that take differing paths. Using Lake Tahoe's gorgeous Squaw Valley Resort (home of the 1960 winter olympics) and Reno as the backdrop for most of the scenes, "Blind Fury" is the more typical approach with lots of location changes and several fight scenes. It has a quick pace, playing a blind character shows how good Rutger Hauer can be as an actor. Early 80s heavyweight boxing contender Tex Cobb is well cast as a bad guy. No plot surprises, just sit back and enjoy the action.
"Omega Doom" is a much more intellectual effort, a minimalist tale with very few locations and somewhat haunting background music. Rutger playing a robot reminds one of his superb robotic performance in "Blade Runner." "Omega Doom" is a mystery/sci-fi flick that has Hitchcock-like suspense, those looking for the special effects-driven movies (shootouts,car crashes etc.) typical since the mid-80s will likely be bored. If you like the first "Salem's Lot" (with David Soul) and its gradual buildup of suspense, you will likely really enjoy "Omega Doom."
This DVD combo is a solid value.
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Rutger Hauer is a great actor. This movie would be nothing if it wasn't for his ability to help us suspend believe and be amusing. This may not be his best but it is certainly entertaining. Best known for his role in Blade Runner as a replicant (robot) that is hunted by Decker (Harrison Ford). He has made many other good movies. If you like him at all be sure to catch this one and Ladyhawke, Soldier of Orange, Escape from Sobibor, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Split Second, The Hitcher (not for the squemish), Deadlock, Nighthawks, and Surviving the Game.
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Blind Fury is still one of my favorite movies from when I was a kid. Rutger Hauer is a great actor, but I hate to see him in (...) like Omega Doom. I was also disappointed that I had to buy Omega with Blind Fury, hence the one star deduction. But I am still glad I know own one of my favorite light hearted action/comedies of all time, Blind Fury. I think anyone who likes humor mixed with good fighting should give it a try.
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I will always watch most of Rutger Hauer's movies -- I admire his acting ability and presence, according his roles. He is capable of much more than the story lines he is given -- Blind Fury is my second pick to Ladyhawke and am looking forward to seeing Split Second [kind of far out]. Love his sword work - his acting ability -- Blind Fury is well worth seeing for the action, most of the story and entertainment value.
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