Agreement:46% of 15 voters agree with Master Cho Ye Fang's reviews
Bio: I have been watching Martial Arts Since 1970. I enjoyed the 42nd street NYC kung fu row from the 70's until they shut it down in the late 80's. When the genre was revived in the early 90's I became an avid fan of of Asian Cinema.
Memorable Quotes
*Don't you know the underworld? There's no friendship party, no meeting. You can come...But, you can't leave. - from Spearman *Buddha's name be praised. - Shaolin vs Lama
*I have learned to move my weak point around at will. - Pi Mai
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Young Hero Of Shaolin (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Good fighting. Very talented martial artists. The movie did nothing for me. Very slow plot. I know you watch kung fu movies for the fighting, but this movie had nothing else to make me want to sit through it. If you want to see a movie about Fong Sai Yuk then watch Jet Li's part one and two. This was a waste.
Fearless Fighters (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure I wanted to see this because it was one a few movies I missed in the early 70s during that run when "5 Fingers of Death", "Deep Thrust", and "Fist of Fury" were the first three kung fu flicks I saw. I missed this one. It was okay. Just okay. Actually, I remember friends making fun of leaves sticking into the bark of trees and some of the other crazy-insane stuff which defies the laws of physics. Since kung fu has come so far with over the top wire stuff, it was not that bad seeing it 25 years later. It had its entertaining moments, but it was okay. A not-so-bad early 70's flick. Let Buddah's name be praised.
The Tantana (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Too much magic and not enough fighting. The training sequences in this movie did keep my attention. The storyline was okay. Overall, I was not pleased. Certainly not in Sammo Hung's top ten nor twenty.
Young Hero Of Shaolin 2 (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Part two was better than part one. The plot here was your villain working for the government to undermine Shaolin affiliation and loyalty. Still, we could have done without the acrobatic shows placed in various parts of the film. I want to see kung fu ,weapons, and good fighting, not an exhibition. Again, part two is better than part one. And you don't need part one to watch this movie.
Iron Chain Assassin (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Plot was good. The guns ruined the movie for me. It is difficult to incorporate firearms in a martial arts flick. They were unsuccessful here. It did include fairly decent hand to hand combat and intriguing display of knife throwing. I enjoy a young Ti Lung, but this will be low on my re-watch list.
The Magic Blade (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Certainly not "The Flying Guillotine". The plot was above average. I did not like the weapon concept. Too much build-up and not enough to follow. If you can get into this weapon, you may like this more than me.
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This movie is far superior to the slow-moving, fight-scene deficient Flying Guillotine. Magic Blade is one of the Shaw Brothers' best from this period.
The Flying Guillotine 2 (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Not as good as the first one. Almost the same movie. I was disappointed. I wanted this to be much better. It was not.
Life Gamble (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure This movie only gets a 3 stars because I love the characters and the costumes. To see all the essential Shaw characters crammed into one movie is exciting. But the downside is that the plot was almost non-existent or too complicated or disjointed to follow. I was extremely disappointed with the overall piece.
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make up your mind. Either there was no plot or it was too complicated. You can't have both.
Lightning Kung Fu (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Not as good as I thought it would be. Okay fighting and okay plot. Still worth watching.
Zatoichi [2003] / Sonatine [2-Movie Set] (product link) Drama / Swordplay/Sword(s) I enjoyed them both. "Sonatine" reminded me of "Brother", which I thought was a better movie. We all know the Zatoichi story. It lived up to the predecessor.
The Ultimate Lo Lieh Collection [4-Disc Set] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure When Lo played Pai Mei in "Fist Of The White Lotus" and "Slice Of Death": 5 stars. The other two movies barely get 3 stars. I actually did not like "Web Of Death". That was more like sci-fi or something. However, it does not get any better than Pai Mei nine strikes. "Fist Of The White Lotus" and "Slice Of Death" I have seen 20 times or so.
An Empress And The Warriors (product link) Martial Arts / Drama This movie will draw multiple emotions out of you. Excellent costumes, nice cinematography, etc. Interesting story and lots of action with a plot holding this together. And Donnie Yen is at the top of his game. I enjoyed this a lot.
The City Of Violence (product link) Action/Adventure / Crime Dark plot - a lot of the action was over the top. I did feel sympathy for a very violent lead character. Not your typical action flick.
Seven Steps Of Kung Fu (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Classic old school. Good fighting and nice continuous action. I like the villain in this one.
Boxer From The Temple (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Good slapstick kung fu with exciting action scenes. I enjoyed this lead character. This movie built up nicely from fun to serious, with a solid ending. I would have liked to see more challenging one-on-one fights with villains. There were only two formidable opponents. But this movie will keep your attention.
The Brave Archer And His Mate (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure 5 stars on the fighting and almost no stars for the plot. I watched this movie three times in one day to try to figure it out. Too much was squeezed into this. However, still very fun to watch. If you you are a fan of the first three, then don't miss it. It is fun. And I did figure the plot; lots of story telling along the way to help you; that was cool. Don't try too hard on the plot. The action is awesome enough to make for multiple views.
The Flying Guillotine (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Classic. I appreciate knives and swordplay mostly when I think of period pieces. This is a unique piece worthy of collecting. I did not appreciate this when I saw it 15 years ago. But now, having watched most of the Shaw classics, I can say this is a must-watch!
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Agreed, I didn't get to see this one in the seventies but it was worth the wait. Great Chen Kuan Tai classic with dark overtones!
Chocolate [2008] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Very good kung fu action. The story was fun and edgy. The young female in this is superb. Jackie Chan-type action with a harder edge coming from a young female. I enjoyed this a lot.
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I agree, she is awesome. My wife even said about half way thorough the film that it was like watching a female Jacki Chan.
The Ultimate Gordon Liu Collection [4-Disc Set] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Well, I think Gordon Liu is the best. I am biased. I think "Shoalin v Wutang" is underrated, and I think "Fist Of The White Lotus" is one his best. "Treasure Hunter" was fun, exciting, and vintage Gordon liu. The other film only has Gordon in a minor role. It should not have been in the Ultimate Collection. If you like kung fu, this a must-have.
Ip Man (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure One of Donnie's best. Awesome fighting. Just when we think he cannot improve, he gives a little more. Actually this hand to hand combat will compete with anything. We all know the man behind the story--of course a legend. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, not one dull moment!!
Shaolin Intruders (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Excellent fighting. This was kung fu at the end of the old school era. We would have seen more of some of these young stars if the genre had not slowed down in the mid 80's. Most of the Shaw movies I watch now are rewatches. This was seen by me for the first time. It will get a lot of views.
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this movie sucks-- hard my friend. Please write an essay to me and try to tell me what this movie was about? I was intruded on to buy this movie.
Shiri (product link) Action/Adventure / Romance I see why this was a highly regarded film. Good story, great plot, and lots of action. Absolutely loved it. It is a must-see. Easy choice if you have not seen it.
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One of the most overrated movies I have ever seen. This is just an average action movie, not an unforgettable classic.
The Machine Girl (product link) Action/Adventure / Girls With Guns I thought it would be a wild, fun, gore-filled ride with non-stop action. It was, and more. I cannot wait to watch this over with friends. I cannot wait for part 2.
Azumi (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure I am partial to Hong Kong Cinema. I like classic Shaw stuff, the '90 to '93 kung fu and swordplay stuff, as well as the new stuff. I like "Lone Wolf and Cub" and the "Blind Swordsman", but I absolutely loved this stuff. If you can handle the violence then look out for some really good over-the-top action. Can't wait to watch part 2.
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This movie pales in comparison to the "Lone Wolf and Cub" and "Zatoichi" movies. However, Aya Ueto is much nicer to look at than Shintaro Katsu.
Lion Vs. Lion (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Loved it. Exciting fight scenes. I could watch it over and over. Simple plot and simple movie. But fantastic.
Stroke Of Death (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Superb hand to hand combat. I think this is a highly under-rated film. This was a very entertaining movie for the casual fan or the expert. Not in my top ten, but still fun stuff.
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