D.O.A. - Dead or Alive | 
 enlarge | Director: Corey Yuen
Actors: Jaime Pressly, Devon Aoki, Holly Valance, Sarah Carter, Natassia Malthe
Studio: Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 7083
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 79694
UPC: 796019796941
EAN: 0796019796941
ASIN: B000I0RNXY
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: September 11, 2007
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Based on the popular video-game series, Corey (The Transporter) Yuen's DOA: Dead Or Alive brings together cheesecake titillation and martial-arts action in a lightweight slice of exploitation that's sure to keep its largely young and male audience happy. Jaime Pressly (My Name is Earl) is top-billed as a pro wrestler who joins a no-holds-barred brawling competition on a remote island; once there, she discovers that the tournament's sponsor, Donovan (Eric Roberts at his toothiest and oiliest), has nefarious plans up his sleeve, and the competitors (which include Devon Aoki, Holly Valance, and the always impressive Kane Kosugi) must bond together to fight a common enemy. As with 2007's The Condemned, DOA: Dead Or Alive is the 21st century equivalent of an early '70s drive-in movie: Proudly loud and lunkheaded, its main function is to cram as much fighting and bikini-clad women into its running time as possible, and to that end, it's enormously successful. Director Yuen understands this, and wisely skews the tone towards the broadly (ahem) tongue-in-cheek; Pressly (whose knack for comedy doesn't get as much mileage here) and the rest of her castmates look good and move well, and the fighting, while not on par with Hong Kong or Thai standards, is plentiful and flashy. If you come expecting this and nothing else, you'll have a fine time with DOA: Dead Or Alive. --Paul Gaita
Product Description
Four gorgeous women are invited to a remote island to participate in a fighting tournament.System Requirements:Run Time: 86 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/MARTIAL ARTS Rating: PG-13 UPC: 796019796941 Manufacturer No: 79694
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 More "Dead" Than "Alive" July 31, 2008
Barbara Schorn (APO, AE United States)
Chalk one up for oblivion and greedy studios, video game fans - we lost out on "DOA: Dead or Alive".
Whilst watching this movie, I became convinced of a couple of things: first of all, the filmmakers obviously wanted to replicate what "Mortal Kombat" had done for the adaptation genre ten years ago; and secondly, every single one of them had both an unhealthy fixation with breasts but had never actually touched a pair themselves. Both of these aspects become all too obvious throughout the course of this 87-minute debacle that's sure to give critics just another reason to bash on game-based movies.
In "DOA", the best fighters from around the world - including a Japense princess (Devon Aoki, "Sin City"), a female pro wrestler (Jaime Presley, "My Name Is Earl"), and a beautiful assassin (Holly Valance, "Taken") - are called to partake in a tournament for the prize of $10 million. Their reasons for joining are diverse: the princess Kasumi is searching for her lost brother Hayate (Collin Chou, "The Forbidden Kingdom") who disappeared after the last tournament; Tina the wrestler is desperate to prove to the world that she's not a fake; and the assassin Christie plans to steal the prize money. However, when it becomes clear that the tournament is merely a cover for a more sinister operation instigated by the organizer Donovan (Eric Roberts, "Runaway Train"), the remaining warriors must cast aside their differences to escape with their lives.
While the film has no shortage of characters from the game series, you'll get to actually know next to none of them because the focus is constantly on the three starring ladies, which are highlighted more for their quirks and sex appeal than for their respective backgrounds or fighting abilities. Characters like Hayate, Hayabusa (Kane Kosugi), and Ayane (Natassia Malthe, "Elektra") are major players in the games, but in the movie, they're presented as little more than afterthoughts in favor of the teasing sensuality, light lesbianism, and partial nudity, all of which are presented as though the viewer is eavesdropping in on the classroom daydream of a 15-year-old boy - girls sharing beds, fighting topless, the ever-forgettable volleyball match, etc. etc. etc.
Of course, that's only half the story - what about the action?
Ten martial arts showdowns highlight the actual fighting aspect of the franchise. To run down the list, Tina vs. Zack (Brian J. White - designated token black guy), Hayabusa vs. guards, and the sword fight involving Helena are good; Kasumi vs. Ayane, Helena vs. Christie, Hayate vs. Donovan, and Donovan vs. the girls are merely decent; and Leon vs. Kasumi and Tina vs. Bass are in the infamous negative-star range (Max vs. Bayman also takes place, but it's too much of a joke to count).
Though it lacks a proper term, I label the action in "DOA" as "pop fighting" - lots of posing, quick cuts, wire-fu, and the performing of moves that not even suspension of disbelief can make plausible; in particular, the Leon/Kasumi encounter is a study in ridiculousness. Another critic quipped "checking one's brain at the door is required before watching DOA", and that effectively sums up the fighting.
I won't even get into the forsaken acting, the braindead dialogue ("I am your servant, but if you leave the compound, I am honor-bound to kill you"), the ridiculous production (overdone sound effects, repetitious transitions), or the fact that Hayabusa walks through the entire movie wearing his headband like an idiot on a hot day: you'll already know by now that unless you're over the age of fourteen, you'll need to watch this film whilst intoxicated to walk away thinking it was at all signifigant. "DOA" might have been a great film back in 1995, but nowadays, it's thoroughly behind the times in what both an action movie of any kind could be. The film received only limited promotion in North America, and I'm not surprised: director Corey Yuen ("The Transporter"), writer J.F. Lawton ("Under Siege"), and producer/genre guru Paul Anderson ("Resident Evil") really could've done better than this.
 Actually Good July 20, 2008
Lover of sounds
Just like all the other reviewers say, the story is NOT going to win any oscars.
The first 15 minutes or so had me thinking the movie would suck because the fighting/intro to the characters seemed really cheesy to me. There were also a couple other teeth-gratingly cheesy moments in this movie to boot.
As the movie went on, the action actually started to really impress me and it lost that cheesy feeling it gave me near the beginning. I also really liked the women (of course) in the movie to, with my favorite fight being the one between Helena and Christie.
So yea, if you want a movie with good combat and gorgeous women check DOA out.
 Review of Dead or Alive (DOA) July 2, 2008
The Way and The Light (Seoul, Korea)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
DVD was entertaining and special effects and stunts were done well. Babes were hot and kicked a** which is always fun and an acknowledgement that women can be attractive and also accomplished. Looking forward to seeing a sequel for this flick. Would have been improved with the addition of more sizzling Asian babes. Also, I appreciated the quick filling of this order by Amazon.
A nice Little Movie made from a game similar to Mortal Kombat And Street Fighter June 16, 2008
Rich (CA)
I got this knowing this was a light-story,martial arts,made from game movie like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter. I put these all in the same category as while they don't have the greatest actors or story lines the fight scenes were pretty good. I also feel they kept the characters how they are in the game for the most part intact thats not to say there are not some differences with the game/movie characters. I think the one thing most hilarious in the movie was Eric Roberts as the main villain this is one role I just couldn't see him doing well. You well obviously get your dose of T&A shots not in the nude though mostly skimpy clothing or underwear. The extras aren't much just a trailer of the movie and a little behind the scenes video of how they made the movie. So if you liked the mortal kombat movies or the street fighter movie just choice won't be a bad selection for you...
 Fun and Enjoyable June 3, 2008
James Morgan (New York, NY)
This is one of the best movie based on a video game! I have no idea why people are being negative about? How offer comes a decent movie made for the loyal fun of a video game?
Yes, there is not much of a story, but hey, who cares! Just go with it! Don't overthink thing.
For those who just want a fun thrill ride with some hot babes, then definitely pick this up!
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