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 |  |  | |  The Lady Is The Boss (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Sad to say, the only thing really worth watching is the end fight in the gym that includes Lau kar Leung, Gordon Liu, Hsaio Hou, and Wang Lung Wei. It's quite inventive and entertaining but too bad the rest of the movie didn't have scenes as good as this. Seeing our heroes wearing wacky '80's attire is pretty funny but not necessarily why you'd watch this film.
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| | | |  The Brave Archer 3 (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
To be honest, the only significant action is at the very end just like "Lady is the Boss", and just like that film, the last battle in "Brave Archer 3" certainly is worth seeing. Though many of the Venoms are shown throughout the film, they are not all fighting in the last battle. However, it is a very good scene with great choreography typical of what you'd expect from Chang Cheh. The rest of the film is somewhat interesting but has a lot of talk. If you got "Lady is the Boss" just for the last battle and was satisfied, then "Brave Archer 3" shouldn't disappoint for the same reason.
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| | | |  The Iron Fisted Monk (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
I have to mention straight out there was an unnecessary rape scene in this film that certainly influenced the score I gave. The scene could have been left out completely and just mentioned in the past tense. This is supposed to be a kung fu movie and it had no right to be shown at all. Additionally, Sammo's films are also supposed to be mainly comedies so again the scene shouldn't have been included. With everything else the film would have been fine. The fight choreography is very good and what you'd expect of early Sammo films.
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| | | |  Shaolin Prince (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
It's obvious throughout "Shaolin Prince" that the filmmakers went crazy using wire-fu. That's a shame because there were some good fight scenes but spoiled when the wire-fu came in. Some of the comedy was good and even had an unexpected horror scene. The wire-fu was appropriate in that, though the horror element could have been left out completely. There were a few nice outdoor scenes but not really anything not seen before such as the long stairway up to the Shaolin Temple. However, if all the flying around doesn't bother you, then this elaborate production should satisfy.
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| | | |  Coward Bastard (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
The fights are well choreographed, especially with Wang Lung Wei and Kwan Fung as the bad guys. However, what brought the film down for me were the several attempts at comedy by actors not as memorable as Gordon Liu or Wang Yu. However, the main character is quite capable in kung fu but just didn't have the charisma of more successful Shaw actors.
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| | | |  The Young Avenger [1980] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Fans of Wang Yu and Wilson Tong should enjoy this. Wang Yu is his usual comedic self and Wilson Tong, well, his fancy footwork is fantastic. If you've seen him in "The Victim" with Sammo Hung, then you know what I mean. Wang Yu fumbling with his improvized weapons is hilarious and certainly suits him. It's just too bad the budget wasn't anywhere close to a typical Shaw Brothers or Golden Harvest film. It could've benefitted from some extra cash because kung fu is pretty good and the two stars perform as you'd expect and won't disappoint.
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| | | |  Super Power [PanMedia] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Classic Jackie Chan knock off, but great. The Nature Fist style is entertaining especially if you enjoyed Jackie Chan's Fearless Hyena.
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| | | |  The Iron Monkey [1977] (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Fans of classic Shaw Brothers films will be pleased to recognize Chen Kuan Tai, Wilson Tong, and Chi Kuan Chun. Even "beardy", Leung Kar Yan, is in this as a bad guy. It's clearly a low-budget film, filmed at actual locations and few, if any, sets. "Iron Monkey" was filmed at near the height of this genre's popularity so the fight scenes are not that fast as say, "Flag of Iron" or "Legendary Weapons of Kung Fu". However, there is emphasis on the animal styles, specifically monkey and eagle. Those who are offended by animal cruelty should skip the opening title sequence. There are scenes of an eagle and monkey obviously thrown together to fight. If owning or seeing something like this is more than offensive, than you can pass this altogether. The fight choreography isn't bad and the plot is similar to any other revenge flick of the time. Chen Kuan Tai's monkey is also different than others you may be used to. It's more high up and not low to the ground. The training sequences are also enjoyable to watch, especially when Chen Kuan Tai learns from a monkey. |
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| | | |  The Proud Youth (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
"The Proud Youth" exhibits the typical trait of a Sun Chung film: lots of good drama with twists and turns. This is also one of the few films I know where Wang Yu doesn't play a clown, instead demonstrating serious acting. There is a good amount of kung fu fights--none as long as in Chang Cheh's or Lau Kar Leung's films, but enough to keep action fans interested. The film has a huge cast, and the costumes are varied also. The only turn off for me was the use of wire-fu in some scenes.
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| | | |  The Secret Rivals (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Great old school kung fu with little or no special effects, relying on more real skills of the actors. The budget was noticeably small as all the scenes seem to be filmed on location, without sets, and used natural lighting. John Liu's kicks are the highlight here, but after awhile you'll realize he's limited to doing them all from standing positions. In comparison, Sun Chien of the Venoms does varieties of kicks standing, rolling on the floor, on poles, etc.
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| | | |  House Of Traps (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
"House of Traps" was one of the last of Chang Cheh's films and had his trusty Venoms in it. The fights though aren't as breathtaking or memorable as in "Spearman of Death" or "Avenging Warriors of Shaolin", which is typical of his later works.
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| | | |  Ninja In Ancient China (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Don't expect another "5 Element Ninjas", but the fight choreography isn't bad. The film is a kind of bizarre mix of old school fight choreography with the look of non-Shaw Brothers films made in the 1990's. Like any Chang Cheh film, there's lots of violence and tragedy. The stars were unknown to me so they didn't have the same charisma of past Venom greats. They are capable of performing some good acrobatics, but nothing you haven't seen Kuo Chiu, Chiang Sheng, or Lu Feng do better. However, it's a worth watching and completes anyone's Chang Cheh collection.
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| | | |  Kid From Kwangtung (see film details)
Martial Arts / Action/Adventure
Really good fight choreography. Wang Yu usual funny as ever and Hwang Jang Lee the kicking king as expected. Chiang Kam is finally showing he can do kung fu rather than just be "fatty" he played in other films! Yuen Tak was underused probably because he was doing double duty as stunt choreographer. Lots of veterans here makes the film shine. The spooky segment was OK but could have been a bit better done. The "chicken" "centipede" dance segment I didn't get. I suppose it was a take on the Lion Dance but still didn't understand it. Still a strong film.
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