For newbies, the original "Undisputed" (which starred A-listers) took an unexpected turn. But if you have seen the others, this new instalment is surprisingly satisfying. If you arrived at this franchise late, you would be forgiven for feeling a little lost. The last 30 minutes is chock-full of top action and suspense, with newcomer Martyn Ford standing out as the big bad fighter and an amazing climax to top it off. Adkins shows off great range as the hard-man hero and his character arc is solid. It's very similar in tone to Van Damme's excellent A.W.O.L. I found this to be the best of the series thus far, purely because it has more heart to it and the presence of a woman in the cast (gasp!) turns out to be an asset rather than a detraction. Although Isaac Florentine wasn't able to come back and direct, the Russian guy they found does a top job and the action choreography is as good as ever. The story is set outside of a prison now so the plot is more gangster themed, but don't fear, there's still a sequence of splendid ring fights that don't disappoint. The plot is a little different this time around and much more character-focused as Boyka finds religion and attempts to make amends for a past transgression. BOYKA is the fourth of the UNDISPUTED franchise and once again sees Scott Adkins reprising his role as the unimitable Yuri Boyka, 'most complete fighter in the world'.
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