Black Belt Jones.Jim Kelly (the Martial Artist) who worked with Bruce Lee (the greatest man in the world) on Enter the Dragon (wicked film) stars in this solo adventure in the blaxploitation genre. What is blaxploitation you ask? Go to wiki and read up – that’s right, we expect you to do your own research on this blog!
Anywho, I own 20 (soon to be 24) blaxploitation movies and they are all fun to watch. Jim Kelly was one of my faves in this genre, and BBJ was one of, if not his best, movie.
The plot is simple – mobsters want a building and BBJ’s Karate school operates in that building. So they threaten and kill the owner – Papa Byrd (played by Scatman Crothers) only to find that Byrd doesn’t actually own it. The owner is someone named “Sydney” – who is Sydney? Well Sydney is not a brother, she’s a sister! Byrd’s daughter in fact. And she can kick some ass too!
So Black Belt Jones (Belt for short, or Jones if you prefer) has to come in and TCB (take care o business) and fight off the mobsters. Which involves getting a team of female gymnasts to infiltrate the mob HQ, and an epic battle in a carwash where soap suds fill the screen!
BBJ is one of the most enjoyable films you’ll see in this genre. Jim Kelly’s fro is a force to be reckoned with, and he dispenses bad guys with finesse and ease! This is a must own for all fans of this genre!
4/5
J-Man.
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