I have seen many Scott Adkins interviews about Van Dam, but this one, he broke it down perfectly, by saying talking about the 2 different styles of movies. "Road House" style or "Hong Kong" style. Road House style is my favorite style, because that is what Van Dam did for his career and it was amazing!

Great interview Scott, cut, that’s a rap guys. 👍😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

If Scott isn't in the next Mortal Kombat movies soon then he needs a new agent.

@@robertmontoya8915 better, he's in John Wick 4

Love the scene in debt collector " BAR scene "Your About To Find Out Who He Is lol great stuff

...thats a fact!

Absolute nonsense. Which is why he has never got those roles.

@@acquiesce100 What's nonsense? His looks or his martial arts skills?

@@Paul-sl9zm He doesn't have the look, the charisma, the voice, the name, the skill. Nobody in Hollywood has it at the present time. It's dead. It's over. Nobody wants that Hong Action fighting that belongs in a circus. Scotts market is the Hong Kong action fans which are far less than the die hard fans of the 80's like Seagal, Stallone, Arnold, Van Damme. The golden generation has gone. Stallone pretty much said the exact same thing in a recent interview a few weeks back. There is nobody now. NOBODY!. Seagals meteoric rise was carefully positioned because not only did he have the voice, look and charisma he also bought a totally new and realistic form of fighting to the screen that absolutely NOBODY had seen before. It was the first time someone who was skinny had come along who didn't do bodybuilding or didn't do any fancy kicking, punching, blocking etc but instead was more dynamic using the persons momentum against him using locks and throws to neutralise the opponent however big the opponent was. That is why the Aikido schools were totally packed all over the world after the release of Above The Law. Scott has none of this. In fact, he's been very lucky to get to where he is. The guy who was talking about him who said he was "unsure" about him is like many, I certainly wouldn't have given him a gig if I was the Hollywood executive. Would i if it was Seagal, Van Damme, Stallone, Arnold, absolutely YES. Scotts films just plunge into the abyss. They are not remembered, they don't stand the test of time, they don't get watched over and over again . He has put so many out that its just total Garbage. Not sure why he would want to do that. I can only think to sell himself out and get a pay day. His films remind me of the ones you buy from the back of a martial arts magazine in the 80s with the dubbed sound or films shown in the late hours to men on channels like "movies4Men" when you got back in from a night out. Just been honest. That's all. Peace.

@@Paul-sl9zm doesnt it make you regret replying to a madman

He can’t act

@@psilva2462 I’d say he’s a decent actor. Not good enough to be Batman though.

Oooohhhhh that would be awesome! Never considered that. Good call!

@@psilva2462 Van Damme can‘t act either.

no good for batman, but definitely would make a decent James Bond

We’ve got Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Donnie Yen, and Chris Hemsworth to name a few.

@@morganbrown392 out of those, only Donnie Yen is a true action star. Others are just regular actors sometimes playing in action movies. They are far from being an old fashioned action stars. :)

WOKE-WOOD wont

@@milankovacevic1483 hey almost all the action stars of old eventually went on to do different genres.

Couldn't agree more. He makes Tom Cruise look boring. And from the interviews I've seen Scott's not a raging Wingnut.

Jelly or cinnamon?

you're totally right! Scott is like Gary Daniels with black hair. they're very similar in style and in how they look.

@@Liquidcadmus I've always thought so. I'm just eagerly awaiting the day when they finally do a movie together.

Agree!

Scott's screen fighting ability is definitely more dynamic and varied than Van Damme's. And as much as I loved watching Bloodsport and Kickboxer when I was younger, the fight scenes really don't hold up. In fact, during Van Damme's later part of his carrer where his fame was easing down, he showed a lot more variation and realism in his screen fights in lesser known films, especially when he was directed in movies by the late Ringo Lam; the trio of fights he had with the late Stefanos Miltsakakis in Maximum Risk and the prison yard fights in In Hell definitely demonstrated that. Both are very underrated movies.

@@cookedit Van Damme had a very unique and new style bringing a cheeky charm, the accent, looks and physique, and excellent kicking ability, I don't think he is anywhere near as gifted as Scott, but scott should be playing on his OWN strengths like HIS accent and looks scream bond like/upper class characters he has such star quality with the right opportunity. Scott is a legend he has all the tools to be a huge star with maybe the right TV series and role. I mean jeez if Alan Ritchson can land Reacher ffs AND it be a success then it SERIOUSLY does attest to selecting/landing the right role as the key. Scott DESERVES to be a house hold name

He is a fake

VAN DAME IS NOT A REAL FIGHTER

​@jorgedias2944 oh we spotted a Steven Seagull fan

I can't stand shaky cam as to me it shows that the people involved in the fight don't know what they are doing and they are trying to hide it.

Donnie Yen once said in movies can't just throw a punch. Has to be wide and exaggerated to look good on cam

Oh ninja is damn good. Thanks for the reminder. Going to watch it later today

JCVD is patented. there is no "The Next". It would be akin to comparing "The Next Karate Kid" with Pat Morita with the original "Karate Kid" first 3 so?....

@@AndrewFord Hence the "Closest thing to" part.

We should get you in an Adkins film Don, directed by Sheldon Lettich!

Don you were the real deal! Loved watching your movies as well. Mad respect for your martial arts career. God bless.

Big fan of the Dragon :) Looking forward to the rematch with Billy Blanks...

Watched Kickboxer with my son the other day and I think I told him about you beating Dennis Alexio in a real fight about 3 times and maybe even acted out some of my favorite moments 😂

Yes Scott was unfortunatly spot on when it comes to Speakman.

It's funny, I can't name one Speakman movie OTHER than The Perfect Weapon. I think that speaks into what he was saying perfectly.

@@jimthar17 This! He made a film called Street Knight, which I remember thinking looked awesome in commercials but I can't remember the film for the life of me. And Scott's assessment of Speakman is 100% correct; Jeff kept doing fewer and fewer action films with his unique depiction of kenpo. Everyone wanted to see him go 100 mph with his fists and feet, but for some bizarre reason he just wouldn't do it. He was basically first seen as the next Steven Seagal and then he faded away into nothingness.

@@jimthar17 Street knight 1996

I've been saying for ages that he needs to do a Guy Ritchie film. Avengement had some funny moments too.

Can be a matter of balance between realism shaky cam and wide lens over choreographed

Scott Atkins deserves a lot more

I agree totally!! Scott knows the ins and outs of the sport and how things should look on the screen to make it as believable as he can. Very nice guy to work with and very knowledgeable about martial arts!💙💗❤️💜🧡💚

His acting is bad and he has no good roles

He gets plenty of credit for his martial arts skills. He's an good/ok actor

The problem is that he is a white male and, as a person in Hollywood told me, Hollywood is now looking only for minorities and female action stars to combat racism and sexism. so they try to reject someone when he is a white male.

where did you see John Wick 4? I didn't think it was out yet.

pre prc takeover hk movies

This! I don't think Viking Samurai actually properly watched those films. He needs to watch them entirely and then reassess how he feels about them.

Excatly

SPL & Flashpoint is legend. It's surprised me that Viking Samurai didn't watch the movie from start to finish

English shows… Holby city. Hollyoaks, no fighting. Googe his name with both…👍🤝

@@leegodfrey4832 Thanks, i'll do just that. Appreciate it and Happy New Year!

The problem is that he is a white male and, as a person in Hollywood told me, Hollywood is now looking only for minorities and female action stars to combat racism and sexism. so they try to reject someone when he is a white male.

He's been on a VFX channel called Corridor Crew. Got that same vibe from watching there.

He is definitely one of the coolest dudes in Hollywood. He has his own youtube channel called Art Of Action. Go check it out. He gives some amazing interviews with some martial arts film legends actors and directors alike.

Same i also wanted to hear more from Scott on Van Damme

@@joske103 It's weird but almost no one actually talks about what it's like working with him. Dolph was the same way; basically Dolph quipped that he was trying to think of a story he could tell of working with Van Damme that wouldn't get him sued.

I think there were so many missed opportunities. I think a Kickboxer tv series, starring Adkins, would have been pretty good. But the doors it would have opened would have been potentially tremendous! I'm always pulling for guys like him. Totally agree concerning fighting techniques and the times. Cameras, videography, lighting and even how you CAN shoot has become SO much better with technology and technique. And reading a bit of what I think Adkins perspective on Hong Kong action versus realistic fighting: All fighting choreo is dancing. Classic Chinese martial arts film, over time, display the beauty of the dance; whereas Western fight choreography has leaned into the brutality. There's a rhythm of music and style that affects both of them.

A powerhouse of a martial artist and, at the same time, a true exemplar of what it means to be a gentleman and a decent human being.

The problem is that he is a white male and, as a person in Hollywood told me, Hollywood is now looking only for minorities and female action stars to combat racism and sexism. so they try to reject someone when he is a white male.

scott adkins is better than donnie yen

Ever thought that is part of his character? Might be 😏

You could do it properly, but you should keep doing it the Van Damme way dude.

@@judgeboony2695 At my age and weight, its not kick I really have reason to be doing at all.

How tall are you?