Greatest Movie Ever?

The 1995-96 Bulls are arguably one of the greatest teams ever assembled in NBA history. That year the Bulls accomplished a regular season record of 72-10 that has yet to be rivaled. However, not only was this a team of great athletes, this was a team of great movie stars....yes you heard me correct. Michael Jordan made quite possibly one of the greatest movies ever filmed in Space Jam. Yet, what most people do not know or failed to remember was the box office hit from a Bull other than Jordan. In 1997 Hollywood would be forever changed as Dennis Rodman and Jean Claude van Damme teamed up for the classic Double Team.

Van Damme plays the assassin Jack Quinn who was appointed to kill off the dangerous Starvos. However, when he misses his target, he is sent away to the "Colony". From there Quinn is able to escape and seek the help of Yaz (played to perfection by Rodman) who is a weapons dealer. Together, Yaz and Quinn team up to rescue Quinn's wife who was kidnapped by Starvos. If you haven't seen this movie yet please go to the nearest place where video tapes are rented ( I don't think it ever made it to DVD) and rent and/or buy it.

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I could be wrong on this, but I am pretty sure that Rodman was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor on this movie. Don't take my word for it, but I am pretty sure that I am right.

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Please take 2 minutes out of your day and enjoy the cinematic masterpiece that is the Double Team trailer


Also, just to give you a taste of what some of the acting is like in this movie, take a look at this classic van Damme clip from Kickboxer

In summary, this movie is awesome, and I certainly hope that the Bulls can turn this season around and make a push for the playoffs. But if they don't, well, then I can always kick back and relax and enjoy a movie that has transformed the art of film....and so should you.