The Brave Archer 2 (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure I found this film a little hard to follow upon first viewing. Not much action, but some decent fights thrown in here and there, with drama, kung fu superpowers, and some female heroes. There is a dumb goofy lady in this that is hot, and is comical at times. She must have gotten some weird vaccine in her. I really enjoyed the soundtrack, settings, and costumes which take you to another land. If you're a Fu Sheng fan and want to see a continuation of the "Brave Archer" series, then it won't hurt to grab this one.
Spooky Encounters (product link) Ghost / Martial Arts If you need a dose of kung fu mixed with some zombie Halloween film tricks, then this film does it. Why? Because it stars overweight kung fu acrobat Sammo Hung, who gets the crap scared out of him by zombie ghosts all night. Using every last ounce of skill, Sammo takes on some of the scariest nights of his life while trying to survive with his life. This film is lots of fun, especially for Halloween. So grab it up before the ghosts do.
The Shaolin Avengers [1976] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Fu-Sheng and Chi Kuan Chun destroy in this Shaw classic. Pure awesomeness, with a very painful ending. Rush to get this one!
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One of the best pairings of Fu-Sheng and Chi Kuan-Chun! Great movie!
Shaolin And Wu Tang (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Directed by martial arts star Gordon Liu. A decent, passable kung fu movie about another tale of Shaolin vs .Wu Tang. Not the best, but surely not the worst. A must for Gordon Liu fans.
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Don't agree this film was stupid. Plus I don't need justification from others to tell me if a film is good or bad. I perfer to see it for myself. I'll hate and vituperate whatever I please.
The Iron Monkey [1977] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure The mighty Chen Kwan Tai stars as an ex-gambler/new Shaolin student who has one thing on his mind, and that's revenge on his murdered family! The Shaolin monks don't trust him but still take him in and send him to the bitter monk who trains the iron monkey fist, which is quite brutal. The film has a great tone, good story and some good fights. As a fan of Chen Kwan Tai films, this is another classic to look into.
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Chen Kuan Tai's acting and direction are quite good. His moves film very effectively.
Stroke Of Death (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure The Shaw Brothers studio is full of martial arts suprises, an this is one of them, starring Tony Ching Siu-Tung and Hau Chi Sing. This film has a great mountain outdoor setting, unlike other Shaw movies that seem to be trapped on artificial sets, with artificial backdrops for too long. There are some excellent examples of Monkey Style kung fu on display here, with stunning acrobatics, and very solid choreography.
Personally, I loved the film. It kept me entertained the whole way through. Once again the Shaw Studios proved themselves victorious in filmmaking and took the martial arts genre into a whole new realm with their killer cult classics such as this one.
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This is a great film more people should see! Hau Chi Sing's monkey style is excellent!
Return Of The 5 Deadly Venoms (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure One of the best Venoms films you can get! If you don't have this masterpiece, then your collection has something to look forward to. Don't hesitate, this movie is an example of what the Shaw Bros. do best, and that is kicking your ass in the kung fu department.
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I loved every aspect of this excellent film. Kuo Chui and Lu Feng are their usual excellent selves, Chiang Sheng is perfectly cast, Lo Meng is allowed to show a real talent for humor, and Sun Chien (who is usually short-changed) is given a showcase.
Five Fingers Of Death (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Solid story, good fights, more realistic mixed with some exaggerated throws, jumps, etc. Very bloody at times, and has some shocking gore scenes. This movie really sucked me in and took me on a great fun ride of another slick Shaw Bros. kung fu flick. This one has a different take on things the way things are filmed, but this is what helps make this one unique from the others. The ending I thought was awesome, overall a gem in its own right. Pick it up or suffer an Iron Palm blow.
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Lo Lieh's action moves are good, and his acting excellent in this seminal (and very entertaining) film.
Police Story (product link) Martial Arts / Comedy This film is a blast! "Police Story" breaks ground with insane death-defying stunts, intense street fight scenes, some comedy, and a highly energetic Jackie Chan. This movie proves Jackie Chan made some amazing films outside of Hollywood, films that aren't watered down in any way. After I saw this film I respected Jackie more in the movie world, especially that he directed the film too! Some of the stunts they pull off are practically suicidal, and the fights are hard hitting! Tony Jaa could take a note or two from Chan. This film will remind you why Jackie is highly regarded in the martial arts/action stunt world. So if you need a dose of entertainment, I highly recommend picking this one up!
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I agree on all points! Jackie also sings the theme song!
The Fist, The Kicks, And The Evils (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Bruce Liang stars as a crane style kung fu expert who's out for revenge on an evil gang who kills his master/ family.
The movie impresses with good fights and acrobatic skills from Liang. I enjoyed Bolo's performance as the cruel bad guy--good display of fu from him as well. Easy plot, some goofy bad guy charachters with a few comedy parts that weren't needed. The great martial arts fighting choreography kept me entertained throughout. Bruce Liang proves he is not just the guy down the street, this man is a fighter! Good movie for a good price.
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Bruce Liang's moves have always been extremely good, and this is a fine showcase.
Ichi (product link) Martial Arts / Drama Pretty good movie. Fights of slashing gore, sad charachters, and bloody chaotic battles. ICHI will capture your heart and open your eyes with her deadly skills with the blade, and her brave courage will have you cheering for her to win until the end. Especially recommended for fans of the "Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman" series.
The Mystery Of Chess Boxing (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Fantastic kung fu film, highly entertaining fights, and cool story with Ghost Faced Killer. This old school classic should be added to the collection immediately.
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I hope your not talking about the rapper cuz he sucks, Tee-Hee ;)
The Kid With The Golden Arm (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Mediocre Venoms film. It seemed a bit rushed, more like a play than a film. Still, it was fun to watch even though the film could be quite sloppy at times.
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i loved this film too death but your point of view is admirable
Killer Army [Ground Zero] (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Top notch Chang Cheh Venoms film. Superb kung fu action, cool storyline, and Venoms skill. A definite compliment to a serious martial arts movie fan's collection.
Five Deadly Venoms (product link) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure Another worthy addition to the collection. The movie may be a little slow in kung fu parts at times, but the kung fu at the end of this film is slick and makes up for it. Introduces some new forms of exotic kung fu, like lizard, scorpion, and centipede style.
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can't say the 31/2 is a fair score but I'll give you a yes regardless.
The Great Silence (product link) Western / Drama Easily one of the darkest westerns I've ever seen, with grim atmospheres, bloodying violence, the coldness of mother nature's "snow hill" deep in the mountains, and merciless bounty hunters that will haunt you in your nightmares after you see this film. Sergio Corbucci's amazing directorial duties shine so triumphantly in the art of filmmaking here. His films always leave imprints in my mind. He was one of a kind, and so are his films, so check them out!
Django (product link) Western / Action/Adventure "Django" is a true badass dude. Take this movie as a wild imagination into the west and enjoy. There is only one "Django" and this is it! Don't hesitate to see this showdown in a lonesome town.
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