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The essential classic gang movie. This was 1979, long before gangster rap and Jerry Springer convinced kids it was cool to bring automatic weapons to school and shoot shit up. Back then it was about the throw down. Chains, bats, knives and fists and wits were all real tough, juvenile, outlaw, bastards needed. These kids lived by a code. This adventure was as much about brotherhood as it was about survival.
One of the ultimates in sheer entertainment and adrenaline supplements. One of my all time top 20 movies. If you are not hip, get hip, 'cause "The streets are ours, suckas. It's all ours. Can you dig it?"
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Its supposed to be silly thats part of its charm. There is no indication that this film was trying to be serious so just sit and enjoy the sillyness
MS10197 is probably right that this should be taken as a comedy - or something or another else than a realistic thriller, anyway - but I am convinced that it works quite well as whatever it is. "Wah-ree-urz, come out to play-ayyy!"
I think this movie is best taken as a comedy, as silly as it is. Gangs dressed as baseball clowns with a sultry radio host announcing their every move? Come on. This is just plain silly
This is a 5 star awesomely entertaining Walter Hill flick-it's a late 70's80's pic but it's timeless & the directors cut was well done a lot better then the original, I loved the comic strips that detailed the story! i agree with ur review.
Hold onto your hats, sports fans, and try and keep your knickers dry. We have an excellent treat here for all you film lovers. This is one of those movies that can either make or break your Asian film collection. If you don't own it, stop reading right now and purchase the shit. I'll be here when you get back. Now, for the rest of you folks that still aren't sure, "Battle Royale" is monumental entertainment. It combines a deeply probing psychological survey on the effects of extraordinary stress and survival/primal extincts that manifest under extreme (and shady) circumstances in the under-developed minds of children--as well as the media-frenzied constantly escalating bloodlust. Don't be mistaken, folks, this is a story that could one day take place in our world and possibly during our lifetimes. "Battle Royale" draws from many themes of film, books, and short stories that came before it, but it molds these themes into something that winds up feeling truly original. Raw, graphic violence is mixed with stirring emotion and remarkable performances for maximum effect. While I have not read the book, I have every intention of doing so because this story holds the boldness and potency of the classics of literature such as "I Am Legend" (survival against odds),"1984" (society's dystopian circumstances) or even the "Hagakure" ("The Way of the Samurai is in desperateness...Simply become insane and desperate."-page 45 1983 ed. paperback). The film is powerful on so many levels. I did read the entire 15 volume manga though and that rocks, so you should probably go get that too. Now, understand that you will cringe a few times during your first viewing because the action is so raw and the kids are young; so this may provide slight sensory overload, but you'll get over it. You're a big kid now. This movie was everything that "A Clockwork Orange" tried to be. I personally think that Stanley Kubric failed to capture the emotional content of the book I keep hearing about (never read that book either). While one of my dudes on this site does hold that film in high regard I can't help but feel that it came off as meaningless whereas this film ("Battle Royale") comes off as profound and powerful.
If you don't have it, I would give it my highest recommendation; and if you do have it, you should probably watch it at least once every year to keep good company with a well crafted story. Thanks for the time, campers, I got to peel.
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Good review. I can understand that someone wouldn't like this film for its controversial nature and content, but saying it is hyped up and not a well made film is ridiculous
Everyone should see this movie, as a test: Those who like it should be heeded; We need not listen to those who do not. It's great (so...you should heed me...really).
Great review. You definitely nailed some of the better points. I'm still trying to work-up what I want to say in my review. You handled it well. 5 stars, hands down.
Battle Royale is a hyped up movie and it's really not that great, kids killing other kids on a remote island- I guess somebody ripped off Lord of the Flies.
def. agree this is an awesome flick about kids goin wild! And agree with your point on a clockwork orange & kubrick- the novel had a much better narrative than the film. The message of the film is powerful- I love this film.
Took me awhile to finally check out this flick. It was completely worth it.
"Cloverfield" is packed with high energy thrills and unyielding momentum. The story told is very simplistic, but that may add to the classic qualities of this feature. This is the best monster movie that I have seen in years. It even trumps "The Host", which is no small feat. You got a little something for everybody: action, excitement, drama, and humor. I know the whole shaky-cam thing did bother a lot of folks, but honestly I thought it was a very good device for the whole movie as it added to the frantic nature of the film while grounding it in a gritty and realistic manor that almost seems to give the monster that much more credibility.
FINAL SUMMATION: This flick is more fun than you can have with a German shepherd, a hooker, and a whole jar of peanut butter. Go check this one out. Highly entertaining, you won't be let down. Now, I got to bolt. I have to fly a 747 to England in 20 minutes and this whiskey isn't going to drink itself.
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4 1/2 stars is a stretch but this is a clever and entertaining film that is worth more than just an assortment of special effects like some other movies
When Cloverfield came out, everybody was so hyped out about it. I saw the picture and it's not that great. I admitt it's a better version of Godzilla US version. This movie is just plain stupid & really bad.
Like a high-speed shootout in a flying car, I'm 'bout to get all over the place. Before I get going, I want to address the whole perfect-rating 5-star thing. As some of you may know, I have awarded the coveted 5-star rating to quite a few movies. I want to make something perfectly clear: I do not just pass that shit out haphazardly. I put a great deal of consideration into each of my reviews, and like many writers here I have seen thousands and thousands of movies, so after all that sampling it is not odd to come up with many pieces of brilliance and perfection. And that is what a 5-star rating entails to me: perfection. Perfection on many levels as well as a sense of accomlishing everything and more of what was intended by the filmmakers. A 5-star movie should entertain in ways that will instantly become memorable and capture many emotions. For me "A Man Called Hero" is such a movie.
This is my favorite Andrew Lau movie hands down. Maybe it's because I love comic books or something, but this film really appeals to me. It's very dark and moody with beautiful fantasy action. Loaded with interesting characters, wild special effects and a decent amount of martial arts. This is one of those grand fantasy movies where the line flying and special effects didn't bother me or detract from the movie, in fact they were necessary and enhanced the experience entirely. While I do dig "Storm Riders" and "The Duel", this will always be the one that stands out the most to me. Truly epic. This should have been a trilogy. Just about as cool as "Star Wars". I'm just sayin'.
STUFF THAT KICKS ASS: Ninjas with elemental super powers. Classic. Man with no arms who kicks like a hell raiser. Classic as well. Showdown on the statue of liberty that leaves the old girl looking like she got mugged by the jolly green giant. Wild, just wild.
MY CLOSING STATEMENTS BEFORE I GO GET SOMETHING TO EAT: This movie rocks and will appeal to fans of comics, fantasy and various old school classics.
I liked this movie but not enthusiastic as your review- The movie was a decent adaptation of the comic- but of course the comic is more detailed- but I enjoyed the flick it was fun.
Director Andrew Lau gets nailed a lot by some people, but I say he's the underappreciated pimp of 1990's HK cinema. He reinvented the triad genre with the Y&D flix, and took CGI fu well into the next level with the Storm Riders/Man Called Hero/Duel flix.
It was awesome. But you probably already knew that. Very entertaining, funny and family friendly. You probably knew that too. But, for me, what makes this movie stand out in a truly exceptional way is its central message. The point of the whole movie is vital and connected to each one of us that exist in this whole subculture. The simple message of the story is that the world would be a better place if everyone knew kung fu. Shit, I've been saying that for years, but leave it to Stephen Chow to make it the moral of a really well told story.
There are many moments of creative brilliance and comedic excellence, yet it still maintained a good amount of homage content. Completely needed for a complete Asian film collection if only to see soccer balls get jump-spin-kicked. All around fun. And it's that good kind of humor that just makes you feel good inside like when you watched Paris Hilton go to jail.
I love fu & I love Soccer and you combined them together you get a slapstick fu movie that is enjoyable from start to finish. There should be a sequel for this film as well as Kung Fu Hustle.
I guess this is just a personal thing, but Hong Kong "comedy" in my view is about as gratingly annoying as it gets and Stephen Chow is it's most obnoxious exponent. If I wanted Buster Keaton, I would watch Sherlock Jr.
Excellent and noteworthy Tarantino offering that has possibly the most pop culture "shout outs" of any movie. This might be one of the greatest revenge movies around. Jam-packed with graphic violence, good performances from the cast and that trademark Tarantino style dialog, story and direction that can captivate even the shortest of attention spans.
Only two things stop me from giving this a perfect rating. #1: As you may know already, it just twists my panties up when Hollywood makes these martial arts flicks and seem to forget to cast martial artists for the lead roles. This can often depreciate the spectrum of suspension of disbelief, but thankfully we have Yuen Wo Ping and Zoe Bell to smooth out those rough edges. #2 This movie is volume 1, meaning that it is one half of a movie and other issues and factors of volume two affect this movie as a result. I have several problems with volume 2 but we will get into that another time. Here is a little taste: Why the fuck does she bother going through all the trouble to get this dope ass, high quality sword for a five second sword fight that ends with a hokey "secret kung fu technique"?!? Her final battle with Bill was insulting. She didn't even need a sword to take on Krusty the Bill and she could have just shot up the "House of Blue Leaves" or whatever so why get the sword? But, alas, I digress. I definitely think that volume one is much better than volume two but I'm a samurai man myself (like you couldn't tell) so I can see how those cowboys out there might disaree with me.
As a film on its own that stands on an unanswered cliff hanger I give it 4.5 stars, but if I were to grade it as a whole including volume 2 I would give it 3.5 stars for the simple fact that the second act (much like "Battle Royale 2") disregards all of the sensibilities of the first act. I know that was the point but it was still annoying.
FINAL SUMMATION: Very enjoyable and energetic genre meld (it's a crime noir/kung fu/samurai/revenge/dramedy). The bloody end battles will keep you giddy for hours after viewing. Entertaining and worth every cent. Quentin cranks out quality. Repeatedly. Get it if you don't got it; you will have fun. Thanks for the time. I'll be at you.
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This isn't the greatest thing that's ever come down the pike, but it's a great visceral thrill - the fights generally filmed in a more respectful full-figure than most occidental martial arts movies.
Tarantinos worst movie ever I you ask me.Terrible dialog,terrible acting and the lamest storyline I have ever had the misfortune to lay my eyes on.Stealing from basicly every Japanese movie made,Tarantino hits rock bottom with this pile of crap.
I can't agree with this. The movie as a whole is excellent filmmaking. KB is one giant epic mixing different genres not just with martial arts but with everything that QT enjoys. I think you missed that point, QT is expressing wht he adores to the audiene
KB vol 1 is like a hyper-active child. It mixes all genres from an outrageous anime, sly references 2 de palma, 70's flicks & revenge fu. While KB vol 2 took it's ritalin 2 focus on bkstory. I personally luv the whole thing,it has my fave genres in all
This movie has everything that makes Tarantino great: the incredible dialogue, the brilliant action, the jarring, but hypnotic, violence and of course the pop-culture references. Much better than Vol. 2.
I hate everything the over indulgent harmage to Martial flicks (but lack of true knowledge) and the disrespect for the martial arts uma thurman doing wushuw with a samuri sword get the f out of here - the anime was the best thing in this entire movie..
Totally agree that part 2 dragged down the quality. And as for all the shout-outs, yeah, I always kind of thought of this film as "the first DJ'd movie", it's more a hip-hop-like collage of samples and winks than an original work--but it's badass.
Don't tell me that I don't finish what I start. Speaking of which, I don't know where to start. Quentin pulled the old pretentious artist schtick by doing exactly what he wants to do rather than consider the essence of the story and core audience of the first volume. See, the first one was basically a samurai flick, this one is a spagetti western. This does not make for a natural or fluid transition. QT has managed, through this somewhat selfish and Hollywood-esque method, to capture the attention of many types of crowds and creating a movie whose two parts may have completely different fan followings. Kind of gimmicky corporate mess in my opinion but whatever. There is just insufficient action in this one. Everone talks about the big cat fight with Uma and Daryl and how it was this great fight. Too bad it's not. What fight were you folks watching?!? That fight is garbage. Just plain ridiculous. This expert female killer can't figure out a way to draw or use her sword in an enclosed space so it starts to play out like an SNL sketch. Quentin was gracious enough, however, to cast Gordon Liu as a stereotypical throwback of the generic, mean, but dilligent crusty turd of a master. All the fights suck! The best fight in this movie isn't even in this movie. It was removed. David Carradine vs. Michael Jai White. It is short but somehow very satisfying. The final showdown? Fucking disappointing. This was the ultra thick, cushy pillows of padded bras. We were kind of promised so much but we got so little. Ten fucking seconds and it ends with a corny "special secret technique"--the kind indigenous to all those goofy old schoolers that were great when you were young but now you have to watch them drunk to really get a kick out of it. The saving grace of this long winded station of smoke and mirrors is one actor's performance. An actor I hate. I still view David Carradine as a tool of a corrupt and racist system that got his entire career off the blood, sweat and hard work of an icon. In my personal opinion he is one of the men responsible for Bruce Lee's death. Bruce Lee developed the concept that the show Kung Fu was based upon. The idea was catered for Bruce to be the star. Unfortuately thanks to good old bigotry, Hollywood opted for a young Irish dancer to portray a Chinese kung fu master as opposed to an actual Chinese kung fu master portraying something that comes naturally with credibility. Back then David Carradine was probably like he is now. A shameless, greedy, unethical, corporate bitch of a prick that apparently liked the idea of pretending he was Chinese--as he went on to do so for over two decades. When Bruce didn't get this part he had to work much harder to achieve the promises he had made to himself years earlier. All that extra work and effort wound up take its toll on Bruce and he was dead by 32 and nobody knows why. It is entirely possible that if doors were opened to him earlier he would not have had to travel so much, campaign, work and train while dealing with the jet lag and malnutrition that comes with an extraordinarily busy lifestyle. Perhaps it could have turned out much better if in your struggles society itself is not against you. But perhaps I have tripped too hard and too far off topic. As I was saying, this movie features David Carradine's best performance around. It is honestly (and I hate to say this) quite captivating and perhaps even pitch perfect (the Superman speech was fantastic). However a fine performance and some well written dialog can't offset the fact that it unbalances the entire flow and meaning of the first volume. As volume 2 I give it 3 stars. On its own maybe 3.5 to 4 stars but it is not on its own. Thanks for reading and support your local dojos, gyms and Kwoon. Peace out.
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Almost anything Tarantino could throw at us which didn't have the battle in the House of Blue Leaves (ie Part I) would be a visceral letdown, but I like this a lot more than you do.
Kill Bill as the whole is a good movie that mixes and matches different genres. I think you really missed the whole point of the Kill Bill movies. The fight in the trailer was not great but still entertaining.
I hate how the films are split up. To review Kill Bill u have to see the whole pic as 1 big epic film mixing spagetti & fu genres. U can't dislike the other 4 not going all kung fu. The 2nd played as noir & spagetti with lil fu, but more detail backstory
I think I hated this film much more than you did. But I can't honestly tell if it's because of its endless, mastubatory speechifying or because it's so clearly inferior to part one. Either way, a big let down.
POSSIBLY CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMPLETELY HONEST REVIEW WARNING: You might not like it but somebody's got to say it. Holy overhyped bowl of piss on the classics, Batman! Many folks are calling this one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time but I can give you one reason that it will never make the all time top twenty. All the greats star REAL martial artists! Only one of the three main stars is a real martial artist--oh yeah and the villian, but Cheng Pei Pei is getting old, campers. She ain't what she used to be. I guess the biggest problem with the movie is that it was a Chinese kung fu/fantasy that was tailor made for the viewing sensibilities of western audiences. Mistake #1. In doing that and trying to expand to a wider crowd it winds up detracting from the offering for true Asian cinema fans by recycling so many themes that it just becomes insulting. Now, I never read the comic but I hope to god that it is better than the writing in the movie. The story of the film is basically a hodge podge collection of every single kung fu movie plot device and stereotype ever used such as: secret style, legendary hero, legendary weapon, young martial arts prodigy, forbidden romance, warrior student(who has become a master) seeks revenge of master's death by super villan, wise master must enlighten young upstart, etc. What brings the horrible generic plot together is the wonderful performances of the cast which are all quite noteworthy. I also think that something should be said of Zhang Ziyi. What is wrong with you folks making this bitch famous just because she's, what, cute? She does not look all that great or convincing doing martial arts. Apparently, now, everyone with some kind of dance background is all of a sudden a martial arts/action star. $#@*&^*!!!!! Michelle Yoeh and some phenomenal choreography from Yuen Wo Ping that is nothing short of brilliant kind of save this movie from becoming a complete Chinese/Hollywood bastardization of the classics. It is honestly a beautiful and entertaining movie and if you haven't had too much exposure to Asian cinema then I would say it's a four to four and a half star movie. However, if you have already seen most of the movies that this flick bites off then you will get where I'm coming from.
TWENTY MOVIES THAT KICK THE SHIT OUT OF "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON" IN EITHER MARTIAL ARTS OR OVERALL GRANDEUR: (in no particular order)
"Seven Samurai"
"Once Upon A Time In China"
"Fist Of Legend"
"A Man Called Hero"
"Seven Swords"
"In The Line Of Duty 4"
"Tom Yum Goong"
"Ong Bak"
"Iron Monkey" (the Tsui Hark one)
"Prodigal Son"
"Enter The Dragon"
"Blade Of Fury"
"Hero" (Jet Li)
"Dragons Forever"
"SPL"
"Dragon Tiger Gate"
"Lone Wolf And Cub" (all of them)
"Versus"
"Duel To The Death"
"Star Wars" (again, all of them)
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While I rate this higher than you do, each of your concerns is valid. Rather than a revolutionary departure, the film is a very competent retread of what had come before, with strong cinematography and art direction. Zhang Ziyi's character is a problem.
The story was completely incoherent. What the hell do people mean that when these people fly, their bodies are doing what their hearts aren't? THIS IS ART FILM RETARDATION AT IT'S PEAK!
Yuen Wo ping choreograph this picture- with his abilities & talent he makes any actor look amazing. Did you see the Matrix? wires can be great, & with this picture it did. Just because it is hyped up to Westerners you don't like it tht does not make sense
I think you may have rated this one a little too highly. But I am glad someone is willing to puncture the hype balloon that is Crouching Tiger. This movie seems to have been made to appeal to people who read the New Yorker. Too much wirework also.
I agree with everything that has been stated - This will never be a classic in the same way non real fu fans will consider the Matrix and Kill Bill having legendary fu status - I would Have to say Hero was a far Superior movie on every level
It's true, Zhang ZIyi, she's really not that great. I remember when this film came out in theaters I wasn't that impressed, I've been watching kung fu flix my whole life. But this movie open a lot of doors to people who never saw a martial arts pic.
The worst, most ignorant and pointless pile of shit I have ever seen in my whole damn life. I can't tell you how many people had built this flick up to me a long time ago. But, around a decade ago, I finally got the chance to watch it. It made me want to punch babies. Okay, maybe not, but I hate this flick more than I hate Oprah and I fucking hate Oprah. In my best estimation "A Clockwork Orange" seems to be some sort of compilation of frat boy wet dreams. Here, let me paraphrase the plot for you. This "gang" of scrawny, bitch-made, soft looking tools wander around town high off crack milk raping women and starting fights with other chumps. Somehow this bunch of deranged jackasses manage to win these fights. They call this cycle of mindless destruction and menacing "ultraviolence", even though it's just regular violence, but I think the term may help their balls feel heavier. Finally, the main degenerate rapist finds himself in a situation where he is forced to view the type of violence he inflicted daily and, get this, the shit bothered him! This is honestly the most mindless and pointless film that I have ever seen. Everytime I find out that somebody I know likes this flick my overall respect for their intelligence drops about 16 points unless they have a decent explaination for themselves. They never do. This flick is just as ugly and stupid as the fools who revere it. Like Jerry Springer. NOT FOR: Smart individuals that come from some sort of civilization. FOR: The average IQ is 100 so a bunch of space monkeys will love this for generations to come. FINAL SUMMATION: Balls soup.
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You forgot beating the shit out of homeless people. Either way, this film is a pile of crap!
The film may not make quite as strong an intellectual argument as the novel, but this is far from ignorant and pointless. When a viewer fails to understand what a work of art is saying that is very different from it saying nothing.
This review is bad- but the movie has a lot of talent. I don't know what you & Miho have with this film. It's not suppose to be smart, but it was the first film for THX . The book is great too-you guys don't know any thing bout good movies.
This movie just didn't do it for me. I get what they were going for, and i would guess the book is better, but this film just doesn't make my "You gotta see this!" list.
I think you missed the whole point about this film. This is a classic film with a provoking premise, which is suppose to make you disgusted but translate this work to the real world & you'll see how much in common it has.
Maybe I am someone who is easily taken by hype or am overly-impressed by a director's pedigree. Whatever the case may be, I believe this movie is totally brilliant, and is one of the best of the decade, and is definitely this director's best.
Whoaa... trashing the Stan meister...!! Actually I didn't really dig this movie either! And while I have enjoyed some of Kubrick's films in the past. Im not, blindly, gonna laud his every movie with praise, because filmsnobs around the world, tells me to!
Duck and cover, players, hustlers and brawlers as we take on another HK cop/kung fu/caper classic. Alliteration makes me feel weird.
This is possibly the Grandmaster and reigning champ of all bad ass chick flicks. Michelle Yoeh is mesmerizing and exibits the traditional fearless nature of a stunt performer at their peak. Her stunts and fights throughout this movie are second to no man.
We also get to see Cynthia Rothrock at arguably her finest. Everthing about her was so much better in her Hong Kong movies. Her kicks were sharper, her movements were more fluid, and then she came back home to unleash an endless string of B movies that would never even come close to capturing her amazing ability like her efforts that were "made in China". (Lead free.)
Then we got the man himself, Tsui Hark, who delivers a good performance as one of the main hoods who are clearly in over their heads.
This movie brings it all together and entertains on more than one level. The humor is pretty good and the action and fight/stunt choreography are all completely Hong Kong A-game stuff. This movie makes "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" look like playground antics. If you are about the tough chick flicks, this movie is a must-own.
Now I must be off to help old ladies in their eternal struggle to cross the street. They are usually so thankful that they don't notice that their purses are missing...
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You're right about this. It is one of Rothrock's very best.
You probably shouldn't. This is the weakest live action adaption/remake of "Crying Freeman" around. Very disappointing. I had seen all the others (I think), but this was the last on my list and it took me awhile to get to it. I could have gone without. Almost doesn't even resemble the basis. While the action and martial arts get interesting and entertaining at several moments, they are overall very inconsistent and many times hard to see (too dark) as well as wire-abusive. Line flying sucks. For it to work it has to be the right type of story with a decent balance between the wire and the fu. "The Dragon From Russia" wasn't balanced in any department. The plot and dialog are as difficult to follow and make sense out of as a George W. speech. This flick is garbage. Don't you dare waste your bread on this cheese. If you want to see a good live action adaption/remake of "Crying Freeman" check out "Killer's Romance" with Simon Yam or the Christophe Gans version of "Crying Freeman" with Mark Dacascos. Just tryin' to watch your six. Light up the signal if you need me.
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Sam Hui is not up to playing the Freeman, and Clarence Fok/Ford is definitely not the man to present this orgasmically violent and orgasmically orgasmic story to the screen. I like Yuen Tak and Yuen Wah, and wish they were in a better movie.
how right you are i tried watching this film the other night i sat thru 20 mins then i had to turn it off this film is total garbage avoid at all cost.i think you're reviews are great.
Tremendously touching and heart warming tale about a middle aged millionare business man/martial arts expert who falls in love with a country bumpkin that is young enough to be his daughter. Ha! I'm just fucking with you, it's not touching or heart warming. The other creepy and off-puting stuff is true though. Dispite the mushy psuedo-pedophilia undertones of this romantic comedy, it is quite entertaining. But, let's face it, we're here for the fu. It's a shame that Jackie cannot or is just not allowed for some reason to make a decent kung fu movie in America (with the exception of the "Shanghai" movies), but every time he returns to China after a stint here and there he seems to bust out another crowd-pleaser. That is the case here where Jackie returns in top form (or about 85%) and shows he can still dish out the goods.
The real eye catcher of this flick is Brad Allen. He is a member of the Jackie Chan stunt man team and has two stand-out, high quality throwdowns with the Chan-man himself. These battles resonate with the energy and sharpness of the classic Jackie vs. Benny "The Jet" fights.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SLICK AND FAMOUS: There is a dope fight involving Jackie, some guys and bunch of baseball bats. Nice. Brad Allen is still an unknown and it's a shame, because with his clean technique and fierce agility he can probably hang with all the big boys. In the end fight versus Jackie, Brad executes a jumping QUADRUPLE front kick! No strings attached. Seriously.
FINAL WORDS FROM A BASTARD: Ignore the lame love story and get it because you like to see people kick and punch each other. And that is your right. Power to the people! I need more coffee, I'm losin' it over here...
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the fight with Brad Allen was good but the rest of the film is subpar
This was a Jackie Chan picture for women and it was a let down. I miss the Jackie Chan pictures that had more action & better heart. I thought Gorgeous was awful with one great fight to offer-its a big let down.
Aside from one or two decent films, Jackie Chan stopped making good movies in the 1970s. This one is no exception, and his aw-shucks demeanor tends to wear. But still, any movie with Shu Qi is worth at least a couple of stars on her presence alone.
Totally agree with your review-This is a great Jackie Chan film and one of my favorite fight scenes Jackie against Benny- The whole love thing is for the ladies but the fights are outstanding.
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