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64 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • Summary: JCVD is an action-packed, comedic satire of the life of movie hero Jean-Claude Van Damme. Playing himself, Jean-Claude finds himself out of money, fighting for custody of his daughter and losing every good action role to Steven Seagal. In an attempt to escape, the aging star walks away from his shrinking spotlight and returns home to his native Brussels. But when he is thrown into a real-life hostage situation, everyone sees a side of Van Damme they've never seen before as he takes on the police, battles the perpetrators and creates a media firestorm that captures the attention of the world. (Peach Arch Entertainment)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    A reality-twisting cousin to "Being John Malkovich" -- showcases a Van Damme who's sly like a fox about his own image.
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    78
    Post-JCVD, we'll never again be able to think of Van Damme as just another kickboxer turned actor. Van Damme is an actor, pure and simple, and proves that he is just as deft and accomplished as the movies in which he appears.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    60
    Who knew? Turns out, Jean-Claude Van Damme is a funny guy, and a pretty good actor, too. Fans may already be aware of this, but JCVD is likely to introduce a whole new Van Damme to everybody else.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    38
    Combines a sketch-comedy premise with pacing like a philosophy seminar.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. JG
    10
    A very refreshing action movie, with a heartbreaking performance by Van Damme itself. The monologue's great!
  2. SteveC
    8
    This movie is deeply flawed, mostly by way of poor editing. But overall, I enjoyed it. It's different, unpredictable, and takes risks.
  3. imthenoob
    7
    It's Jean Claude at his absolute best acting wise. His monologue near the end of the movie was so touching and so powerful, I loved it. It was a pretty good movie.… Expand
  4. ColinC
    2
    Probably is his best movie and hence I gave a full 2.. DULL DULL DULL! Cannot believe folks think it is a 9 or 10.. Maybe I watched a different movie ?… Expand

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