Fists and Fails: Dive into 6 martial arts movie misfires

Author: Achu Krishnan

Elektra

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The Last Airbender

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Dragonball: Evolution

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3 Ninjas: High Noon

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The Legend of Chun-Li

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18 Fingers of Death

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