This may be a better kind of movie for Van Damme, no kicks. I love the kicking action, but this movie has but one kick, it's to the shin and Van Damme's lying down when he gives it. Right off the bat that proves that this is not your typical Van Damme film. It all about dreams. All the character, primary and supporting bring their dreams into the story and show how following these dreams has led them into the "Legion Etrangere". From there we get the bonus of having a sort of inside look at a military element that's not very well known. This part could be a spoiler, so if you have not seen this movie and don't want to know then stop reading. The story of friendships that are forged, then lost as they all bite the dust, leaving Van Damme, alone in the desert, still clinging to his dream. The ending is not happy, as not all ending are and it leaves a tear in your eye. In this movie, maybe the first, Van Damme proves what a lot of people have been saying all along, that he actually can act. It's top class for him, and it's just too bad it wasn't released in theaters because it could have really bolstered his dwindling career. The supporting cast also did a great job, ALL of them. This movie was great.
Review of Legionnaire
