Written by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Opening in NYC next Friday and
Los Angeles the week after is “JCVD.”
The film stars action icon Jean-Claude Van Damme and it was one of the hits from the 2008 Cannes and Toronto International Film Festivals. Here’s the synopsis:
When the life of Jean-Claude Van Damme collides with the reality of a hold-up in Brussels, Belgium, suddenly the huge movie star turns into an ordinary guy, filled with fears, contradictions and hopes. How can he be up to the legend he has built? What can a film hero do when the gun pointed to his temple isn't charged with blanks? JCVD finds himself at the turning point of his "hero" life.
Anyway, while I missed the press screenings, friends have told me that it’s great and nothing like what you’d expect. And after watching these clips….I wish I’d made the screening.
JCVD Trailer
Clip 1 – Violence on film
Clip 2 – on set
Clip 3 – In the courtroom
Clip 4 – I didn’t do anything
Clip 5 – What’s the matter
Clip 6 – Can the Producers advance me some money