Imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, and the
internet has made it easier to exhibit such tributes to the masses. It used to be that the influence of an
instant classic would take time to show up in popular culture. Now, thanks to video sharing websites like
YouTube, homages and imitations can show up in a matter of months, weeks, or
even days. LBP Stunts Chicago has taken
full advantage of such resources, and frequently uses them to channel their
various influences into a number of creative ventures. They have recently done so with The Raid: Redemption, offering their
take Gareth Evan’s martial arts masterpiece in less than 60 seconds.
Anyone who’s been reading Scottscope for the past year or so should be somewhat familiar with
the work of LBP. It’s consistently high
quality and endlessly inventive. This “practice
fight” is no different. It matches the mood
and intensity of the film that inspired it, sans the profuse bloodletting. By doing so, it inadvertently reveals that a
fight scene need not be gory to be visceral.
That’s the wonderful thing about films like The Raid. They inspire truly
talented and creative people to stretch themselves and explore new territory. Some action flicks can’t produce a single compelling
fight scene in the space of two hours. LBP
Stunts manages that in less than a minute.
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