Ken
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  Characters: C
  Story: D+
  Animation: C
  Dub / Sub: B / I
  Music: B
  Reviewer's Tilt: C-
  Penalty: F
  Total: D+
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Fist of the North Star (Movie)

Japanese Name: Hokuto No Ken
Japanese Name (Translation): Fist of the North
North American Name: Fist of the North Star

Version(s) Seen: English Dubbed
Category / Genre: Post-Apocalypse, Action, Fighting
Year: 1986 (Japan) / 1991 (US)
Based on the Manga By: Buronson and Tetsuo Hara
Age Suitability: 18+ (Gore, Violence, Brief Nudity)
Date Reviewed: Tuesday, August 27, 2003

Overview: (VHS Back)
     After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others who are much more powerful, but the dead earth which seems to be getting worse with every passing moment. But a savior has risen from the ashes, a man who will defeat those who would torment the weak and make the world a livable place once more.
Review:
     Is it just me or does Ken look a lot like Sylvester Stallone?
     This movie was boring the only think that broke the monotony of it was the counting game I came up with for counting the number of exploding heads.  The plot overall wasn't horrible but the ending made no sense (to me).  The only good part of this movie was the music, which I liked a lot.
     Although Ken is a real interesting character, sadly the is the only one.  I swear when this movie was was over I had a headache...from watching all the exploding heads.  Not to mention I was sleepy from the movie itself.

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