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Movie Release: 1994 DVD Release: 05/01/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins Studio: GT Media Members Wishing: 6 Genres: Science Fiction, Martial Arts

In this futuristic martial arts drama based on a popular video game, Los Angeles has been transformed into a watery New Angeles after a long-threatened earthquake devastates the West Coast. Billy Lee (Scott Wolf) and his brother Jimmy (Mark Dacascos) are two martial arts experts who were raised by a woman named Satori (Julia Nickson) after the death of their parents. Satori has come into possession of one half of a magic amulet; if joined with the other half, it gives whomever possesses it remarkable powers. However, the other half of the charm is now held by Koga Shuko (Robert Patrick), a martial arts master and business tycoon who is obsessed with ruling New Angeles. Satori gives her half of the amulet to Billy and Jimmy, hoping they can keep it safe while trying to win the other half away from the unscrupulous Koga Shuko. In their adventures, the brothers encounter Marian (Alyssa Milano), the leader of a gang called "The Power Corps," and Linda Lash (Kristina Malandro Wagner), Koga Shuko's beautiful but deadly female bodyguard. George Hamilton and Vanna White appear in cameos as themselves, and Andy Dick has a small role as the Smogcaster. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Robert Patrick - Koga Shuko
Mark Dacascos - Jimmy Lee
Scott Wolf - Billy Lee
Kristina Malandro Wagner - Linda Lash
Julia Nickson - Satori Imada

Regardless of whether Double Dragon is horrible or not, Goodtime has done an outstanding job with the picture on the DVD. It's full of color and is constantly sharp, whether during darker night scenes or in the colorful underground lair of the "Power Corps." Even though it lacks an anamorphic transfer, the image looks very good. While the back of the box claims that the disc is in 1.66:1, it appears to be 1.85:1. The sound is a pleasant surprise also. While not in full Dolby Digital 5.1, it does feature a surprisingly strong surround soundtrack that is used often and wisely. There are a number of effects that use the surround speakers, while the dialogue is squarely in front. If there is one downfall to this disc it's the lack of extras. Not even a trailer has been included, which is pretty standard fare for nearly any disc. While not a great disc (due to the lack of extras), Goodtimes has put together a package that's almost worth the money. Viewers who are into action films that border on bubble gum may be interested in this title. ~ Trent Fordham, All Movie Guide