Friday Watchlist - Skin Trade (Starring Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, and Michael Jai White)
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What happens when you drop Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, and Michael Jai White into the middle of a relentless, bone-breaking action film?
You get Skin Trade...an all-star martial arts throwdown that pulls no punches and delivers everything fight fans crave — power, precision, and purpose.
After his family is murdered by a Serbian gangster with global criminal ties, NYC detective Nick travels to Southeast Asia to track down the syndicate responsible. Teaming up with a hardened local Thai detective, Nick launches a violent mission to dismantle a human trafficking network — one broken bone at a time.
And let’s not forget the showdown between Tony Jaa and Michael Jai White — a long-awaited face-off that absolutely delivers. Brutally captured with wide, sustained shots, the fight avoids the typical over-cut Hollywood style, giving audiences a clear view of the real technique, timing, and power both men bring.
Add in Dolph Lundgren’s cold command presence, and you’ve got a hard-hitting action film that’s equal parts adrenaline and authenticity.
If you're looking for a movie where the fights are real, the hits land hard, and the martial arts are the main attraction, this week’s Watchlist pick is a must-see.
Skin Trade is straight-up fight cinema, the kind we at Black Belt Magazine champion — and not just for the cast. This film lets martial arts speak loud and clear.