Mad Monkey Kung Fu (see film details) Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
 If you're a fan of the more offbeat styles of kung fu that can be viewed in the Shaw Bros. catalogue, than you will love "Mad Monkey Kung Fu". The movie's star, Lau Kar-Leung, displays jaw-dropping acrobatic skills along with his protege Hsiao Ho, or Little Monkey in the movie.
The story is pretty standard. A brothel owners conspire to frame an opera performer named Chan of sexual advances on his wife. The performer, named Chan, is crippled in order to spare his life, and his sister falls into the hands of the evil brothel owner.
The movie has several action/comedy scenes that are lighthearted but serious in their tone and what is at stake. The climactic ending should not be missed. The film reminds you of "Drunken Master" at times--not because of the story, but it reminds you of a film that Jackie Chan could easily star in. Highly recommended!!!! |