If you've ever wanted to see a movie about sword swinging barbarians who travel through time to a modern day metropolis, then this is the film for you. American Gladiator Malibu plays Doran, a large barbarian warrior king, who is married to Lystra. They cavort in the woods until evil villain Mandrak kidnaps Lystra, steals her powerful jewel, and ends her life. Mandrak flees through a portal ending up in modern Los Angeles, where Doran follows to exact his revenge. Doran becomes a media sensation after being filmed beating up gang members who were threatening tv reporter Penny who is a dead ringer for his dead wife.
Mandrak, who has adapted nicely to big city living, sees Doran on tv and vows to get Doran before Doran gets him. Yup, that just about covers it.
Well, except that after traveling from ancient times to seedy modern LA Doran shows no surprise or in fact any reaction at all to skyscrapers, alleyways, clothing, cars, tv cameras, or apartments filled with electric appliances. Actually the only thing that seems to stump Doran is the chainlink fence that he can't figure out how to get around. Bad acting or bad writing.... you decide.
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