Spanish national team,Carlos Alcaraz,Aitana Bonmati..among others sport players who are going to compete in the next Olympic Games,give to Spain an amazing prestige.I remember when I was a child,Spain wasn’t a sport potential,less some exceptions like Miguel Indurain or Fernando Martin.However,fortunately,the scenario has changed.Not only in some disciplines are we the best,but also our future is more hopeful.Needles to say that our strong point to achieve this success is played as a team.It is the only way to be the best of the best.
Best of the Best is an American martial arts film.It was directed by Bob Radled in 1989.First and foremost,It is important to remark that this film had generally negative reviews.According to the audience,it was considered a Rocky or Karate Kid copy and many people claimed that its amazing cast,such us Eric Roberts or James Earl Jones,was an appalling waste of talent.Yet,nowadays,it has acquired a following over the years and an inspiration from others films.The film has sprawed three sequels : Best of the Best II (1993),Best of the Best 3: No turning back (1995) and finally Best of the Best 4 : Without Warning (1998).
The plot revolves an American art martial team.Alex Grady (Eric Roberts),Tommy Lee (Chris Penn),Travis Bickley (Chris Penn),Virgil Keller (John Dye) and Sonny Grasso (David Agresta) who are trained by Frank Couzo (James Earl Jones) will face to South Korea in an international martial arts tournament.Alexander Grady is a well-known and retirement fighter martial-art.Now,he works as a car worker,suffered his wife passed away and a past shoulder injury which could paralyze during the competition.This team struggles to the remarkable differences between both teams.Team Korea has financial support and they will be able to train all year versus US team.Not only they need to win with better mentality and the best technique,but also struggle with internal matters.Moral conflicts,the fight spirit and adversities make them more difficult the way.
This film is entertaining and emotional,classic 80s movie.Best of best is filled with engaging training scenes.Honestly,still one of my favourite American martial arts films since I was a young kid.The end is gold in more ways than one!.
…A team is not a team if you don’t give a damn about each other.
