The Last Kumite Movie, After winning the last tournament of his career, he is coerced into participating in an illegal Kumite in Bulgaria against the world’s best martial artists when a shady businessman, Ron Hall, kidnaps his daughter. The film has been described as shallow and superficial, with poorly choreographed fight scenes, although Mike Mller’s fights were highlighted as a positive aspect. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and is rated 18+.
The Last Kumite” is an action movie released in 2024, featuring a storyline centered around Karate champion Michael Rivers.
Cast and Production
The movie stars Mathis Landwehr, Cynthia Rothrock, Matthias Hues, Billy Blanks, Kurt McKinney, and Mohammed Michel Qiss. It is described as an independent retro martial arts movie capturing the essence of 80s/90s martial arts classics. Notably, producer Sean David enlisted Paul Hertzog and Emmy Stan Bush, known for their work on the soundtracks for “Bloodsport” and “Kickboxer,” to produce new music for “The Last Kumite”
Reception and Distribution
“The Last Kumite” has been made available for streaming on platforms like Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Apple TV, with the option to purchase it on these platforms as well. The film has received mixed reviews, with some praising it for its appeal to genre fans, while others have criticized its shallow storyline and poorly choreographed fight scenes.