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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781404961036
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 1404961038
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: December 28, 2004
Running Time: 91 minutes
Sales Rank: 18914
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Deathwish - Van Damme style!
The Jean Claude Van Damme Review Matrix (JCVD-RM)
1. Who is he? Ben Archer, a worn down bouncer with weatherbeaten features who's ready to quit his rugged life at high-profile clubs (think Swayze from Road House, but with an accent)
2. Which family member/friend must be avenged? His wife Cynthia (Lisa King) gets her throat slit (gruesome close-up afterwards), his father-in-law gets blasted, and his mother-in-law gets an explosive head-shot from close range (like popping a water ... Read More
Rating:  - [3.5] Nothing too original here
It's another action movie with a story of revenge, but Wake of Death takes itself more seriously than one would expect of the typical Van Damme film. Realism has taken over (in most of Van Damme's recent films) resulting in better acting and plot details, and some bloodier action but less of it.
The directing and music set a tone that places Wake of Death in an action/revenge category a bit more sophisticated than the rest. However, if we wanted to see a beautiful epic drama there are ... Read More
Rating: - Van Damme has grown
Now you know action/adventure actors are never highly regarded among the hollywood who's who. Yet after seeing this movie I've witnessed the growth of a superstar from one who just kicked butts to one who truly conveyed the screenwriter's and director's thoughts from the script to the screen. In other words he ROCKED and so did Yam. Loved the stunts too.
Rating: - Underrated actor-Van Damme Shines Again!!
His look fits the character. His reactions to family deaths are very realistic. Amazing stage presence with an underlying dark yet courageous feel to Van Damme's character.
Once again, Van Damme delivers a powerful tear jerking performance without over-acting his role. His costars arent too shabby either.
I have reviewed some of Van Damme's more recent films including " In Hell"
and one of my all time favorites from Van Damn "Until Death". The difference maker in his latest films is ... Read More
Rating: - Wake of a Career
Wake of Death is one of Jean-Claude Van Damme's latest attempts at dramatic acting. I have to admit, I grew up watching Van Damme and I like the guy. I would love to see him do a great serious film and revive his action film career. I think he could make a great action film if the right script and imaginative director came along.
Sadly, Jean-Claude is not as flexible as he was back in '89 (I'd love to see a gratuitous split shot now!) so the Wake of Death relies heavily on shootouts, car ... Read More
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