Sister Street Fighter: As anybody who knows me can tell you, I do a lot of shopping from the dollar DVD bin. There are many titles which show up in the dollar bins regularly which I pass up. After seeing this film in the bin enough times, temptation finally won and I brought this disc home.

After watching this film, I can certainly see why it is a cult film. After all, it has a hot lead in the form of Sue (Etsuko) Shiomi kicking some serious ass. The martial arts choreography is great and the plot actually makes sense. To top it off the cinematography and music aren't bad either. This film was obviously made by people who knew what they were doing and it has an excitement lacking in today's films.

The print was surprisingly widescreen, although not anamorphic, but while it was watchable many parts appear washed out and there is a general softness to the film. I've been told BCI's release of the Sister Streetfighter box set is better, but I've not seen it.

Labels: Cult Films, Japanese