We Hate Movies S16 Ep845: Bloodsport (1988, W❤️M) [EXTENDED PREVIEW]
Feb 5, 2026
A rambunctious deep dive into Bloodsport’s outlandish fights, questionable origin story, and movie-moment oddities. They riff on Jackson’s beer-in-hospital stunt, Bolo Yeung’s lethal champion vibes, and that infamous brick trick. Expect jokes about dubbing, training flashbacks, and 80s nostalgia for Starter jackets and weird child actor choices.
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Porno-Style Military Opening
- The hosts joke that Bloodsport's opening scene plays like a military porno with Frank delaying meeting the colonel to shower first.
- They riff on the missed blowjob gag and the absurdity of the colonel's demands while laughing about the film's tone.
Flashback Undercuts The Film's Gravity
- Chris and the others note the Tanaka flashback leans into goofy, inconsistent details that undercut seriousness.
- They highlight things like the katana shot and strange backstory choices that make the film feel uneven.
Mismatched Giants Gear
- The hosts laugh about young Frank wearing mismatched Giants gear, calling it a cheap production choice.
- They compare it to kids wearing random sports apparel in the '80s and '90s as a cultural throwback.