Lucha Libre

This DVD contains two great "lucha" movies. Side one, "The Champions of Justice", and side two, "Mystery in Bermuda" ; yes folks it's a flipper!

The first movie concerns the nefarious, La Mano Negra ( Black Hand ),who, on kidnapping several Miss Mexico contestants, the reason why is never fully explained, but who cares anyway, enrages their "uncles", the Champions of Justice, featuring Blue Demon, Thousand Masks, ( well about four ), the Avenging Shadow and the Killer Doctor. What you end up with, are, several fight scenes between the wrestlers and Black Hand's super-strength, vertically challenged, red lyca-clad army. This film is so not P.C.

The second film concerns the top three "lucha" fighters - El Santo, Blue Demon and Thousand Masks, dangerous mission to protect the Princess of Irania from evil forces, sent to stop her from signing a peace treaty. This means plenty of wrestling, scene chewing villains and totally illogical plot; coming across like The A-Team on acid.

The disc itself is very good, the picture is sharp, the colours nice and rich.The print for both movies have varying degrees of damage but not to spoil the general viewing. Both have only Spanish audio, in stereo or 5.1, but the English subtitles are on the whole fine, if not a little smirk inducing at times, ".... I believe you knew her in the United Stated."!!

So sit back, pull on the spandex, fasten that cape, adjust that "lucha" mask, and spend a few hours bathing in the glow of El Santo, Blue Demon, et al.