Double Impact -

While some critics at the time called the "twin thing" gimmicky, fans of the genre embraced it for several reasons:

The story follows twin brothers, Chad and Alex Wagner, who were separated as infants after their parents were murdered by a Hong Kong crime syndicate. Double Impact

Watching Van Damme fight his own stunt double (dressed as his twin) was a technical feat for its time. It allowed the star to showcase a bit more "acting range"—or at least two different haircuts. While some critics at the time called the

This was the third collaboration between JCVD and Lettich, who knew exactly how to frame Van Damme’s signature kicks and splits for maximum impact. The Legacy This was the third collaboration between JCVD and

Made on a budget of roughly $15 million, Double Impact doubled its money at the box office, raking in over $30 million. It remains a staple of '90s action cinema, often cited by reviewers as the film where Van Damme truly solidified his status as a leading man capable of more than just throwing a punch.

A cigar-chomping, street-smart smuggler navigating the gritty underworld of Hong Kong.

The film features Bolo Yeung as the villainous Moon. After their legendary encounter in Bloodsport , seeing them face off again in a climactic battle was pure fan service.