 |  |  |  |  Ti Lung starts to make the transition from brave swordslinger to tortured man of conscience, and Fu Sheng gives a more mature and well rounded performance than in previous films, so this is a significant film. The two actors were good friends, and I wish they had made many more films together.
The story is very good. Ku Feng plays an evil bandit who has adopted many orphans and trained them to be conscienceless criminals--thieves and murderers. Ti Lung's conditioning fails, and he begins to suffer pangs of remorse for his actions. Fu Sheng plays the sole survivor of a family wiped out at Ku Feng's order. Ti Lung and Fu Sheng team to defeat Ku Feng, and debts are paid. | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | i love this classic,great performances all round. | kung fu kid | | Y | And no one wants to give credit to Suen Chung for his for being authentic and different with his style of kung fu action. For shame. | XslaveX | | Y | Great pairing between the two! Ku Feng was at his villainous best! I thought both leads gave very solid performances, Ti Lung was great as usual, and Fu Sheng was outstanding in his quest for revenge. | Sgt. T | | Y | One of my favorite Ti Lung films. Very solid performances, story, and action. | AH1706 |
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 |  |  |  |  Ku Feng needed to win some kind of award for his evil character of Yu Si Kwan. I think his role was just genius. Also, the English dub was brilliant, too, whoever was doing his translation: genius. The direction of the fight scenes, the brilliant storyline, and the choreography, all on time in this masterpiece. I love this movie. | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | The English dub is better than most, but it is still better in the original Cantonese or Mandarin. | Jeffrey Frawley | | Y | Ku Feng is a beast | 1MAFRK166 | | Y | Ku Feng is indeed Shaw Brothers finest actors. | XslaveX | | Y | One of my favorite Ku Feng performances along with his villainous character from The New One Armed Swordsman a.k.a. Triple Irons! | Sgt. T |
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 |  |  |  |  One of the best Shaw films, starring Alexander Fu Sheng and Ti Lung. What else can you ask for in a movie than great actors and a wonderful plot? | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Ti Lung, Alexander Fu Sheng, and Ku Feng star in this action packed kung fu Shaw Brothers film. This movie had great kung fu and a great last boss. Ti Lung and Fu Sheng really shine in their roles. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  "The Avenging Eagle" is a great purchase for anyone that loves fu movies or has not seen one before. The film is just amazing! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | A Fu Sheng film I can tolerate. Gad-zooks! ;op | XslaveX | | Y | One of my favorites | AH1706 | | N | This movie is not 4 1/2 star good. How about 3 or 3 1/2. You are getting too star happy. | I love you rater haters |
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 |  |  |  |  This is an absolute masterpiece of Kung Fu Cinema. AVENGING EAGLE gives THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN and FIST OF THE WHITE LOTUS a run for their money. Buy it without apprehension. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Another great Shaw prodution starring Ti Lung and Fu Sheng. Ti Lung uses a three-section staff in this movie and uses it well and often. Fu Sheng has knives attached to his sleeves. There are many good fights in the movie and Fu Sheng and Ti Lung really shine. A good buy. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  This is one of my all-time favorites. I grew up watching Black Belt Theater on Saturdays and this movie was called "The 12 Deadly Assassins". Me and my best friend have been searching for it for years and it is well worth the wait! | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  This movie is anything but predictable. If you are a fan of Ti Lung or Alexander Fu Sheng, you owe it to yourself to see this. Theres so much that goes on--great kung fu, and the story flows fantastically with the action. I didn't want the movie to end when it did! Flying knives, giant claw, double crossings, and great kung fu--check this one out! | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Good quality kung fu movie. Ti Lung and Alexander Fu Sheng team up well together despite their different styles. Lung is the handsome quiet and serious character. Fu Sheng is the trickster always looking for a fight. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  This movie was okay. I really expected a lot more from the villain. It was the story of a member of the Eagle Clan who escaped his group because he was tired of senseless killing. The Eagle Clan is after him to eliminate him for leaving. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  What can I say? I do like Ti lung. This movie's not too bad, it had some good fight scenes. The main character could have been more assertive earlier on. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Don't miss this one! Ti Lung displays all his acting and martial skills. Fu Sheng is great, and Guk Fung shows why he is one of the best villians of all time. The story is superbly done. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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| This is the one that boosted Sun Chung's directorial fame that was later followed by THE KUNG FU INSTRUCTOR, THE DEADLY BREAKING SWORD, and HUMAN LANTERNS, to name a few.
It's always desirable to watch the charismatic Ti Lung in action and surprisingly also likeable to watch the comical Fu Sheng act soberly in this particular entry.
The other 12 eagles, unfortunately, are only given the usual bad-guy stereotypes
which give very little to improve the plot.
Playing opposite the heroes are some "familiar faces" of the time: the ultimate Shaw Bros villain- Wang Lung Wei (as eagle no.1- the Vulture), Kao Siung (as eagle no.2- the Owl),Hui Thien Che (as eagle no.6- the Blue Eagle) and Ti Wei (as eagle no.7- the Red Eagle). The remaining eagles are Shaw Bros cameos.
One serious drawback in this film is Sun Chung's crude slow-motion technique he employed in a few fight scenes- jerky freeze frames- which reduces the intensity of the fights that would otherwise deliver more punch.
Despite the minor flaw, Tang Chia's fight choreo is tight, though not as intense as that of the Venoms', particularly in the final duel against the King Eagle.
The characters' weapon of choice is also unique, ranging from something cool like double wrist blades and a chained dagger to something weird like a smoking pipe !
AVENGING EAGLE is one of those Shaw Brothers wu xia flicks that definitely warrants repeat viewings. Highly recommended. |
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 |  |  |  |  A mixture of Fu Sheng and Ti Lung gives this movie a good mix of acting and action. I enjoyed this movie a lot--the depth in its story is something most Shaw movies lack. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Sun Chung directs an outstanding old school classic, choreographed by Tang Chia. This film has great performances all around. Alexander Fu Shing trades in the naive role for a hard edged grim and gritty one. Ti Lung is outstanding as usual as a killer learning right from wrong. Ku Feng is at his villainous best. To me Ku Feng is on par with the villainous characters he portrayed in The New One Armed Swordsman and The Flying Guiolltine 2! Three of his greatest roles with this being the best! | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | This is a well conceived and entertaining film, and it seems to mark a transition of Ti Lung's characters from sword stud to man of conscience. This is the first film of Fu Sheng's in which his acting impresses me. | Jeffrey Frawley |
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 |  |  |  |  Another fantastic movie from Sun Chien. The screen pairing of Ti Lung and Fu Sheng was pure genius. The fight scenes were a bit above the norm, and the sets and costumes were, as always, top notch. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  There is no use mentioning anything about this flick, it has already been said a thousand times over: classic flick, wonderful cast, excellent acting, iconic bad ass baddie leader (Ku Feng), chemistry between Fu Sheng and Ti Lung is top notch, etc... A definite classic from Sun Chung and Shaw Brothers. A must own!!! | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  One of the best Fu Sheng - Ti Lung collaborations. I actually liked the storyline, and the action was very good. Highly recommended. | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | Ti Lung is his usual excellent self, and Fu Sheng gives a much more fully formed character than usual. I like this quite a bit. | Jeffrey Frawley | | Y | I agree wholeheartedly. It is indeed one of the better Fu Sheng films available from this period. | MS10197 |
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 |  |  |  |  I enjoyed this movie. It was slow in the beginning, but the fight scenes were good. I loved the final battle. It's a definite top-20 in my book of videos to own. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Like Kung Fu Instructor this is another film with Ti Lung that has a lot of drama, though no shortage of action. The late Alexander Fu Sheng is in this one and helps Ti Lung fight off groups of assassins wielding a variety of exotic weapons. Perhaps most notable is that the dramatic content stands out more than the action. This is not a bad thing for this film because it keeps your interest even if you only care about the kung fu stuff. It's also one of the few kung fu films I didn't fast forward to fight scenes even though I've watched it over and over and instead, always watch it from beginning to end. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  An excellent martial drama, complete with betrayals, intrigues, love interest, mayhem and death! This film contained some classic man vs. himself conflict in the form of Ti Lung's developing self-awareness and conscience that I really enjoyed. Is a killer a killer always? Additionally, there was some tasteful cinematography that added some unexpected appeal. Fu Sheng and Ti Lung were excellent together. Commendable choreography, although not on par with the best of Liu-Chia Liang. | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | one of my personal favs! | AH1706 |
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 |  |  |  |  Based on HKFlix's recommendation, I purchased my first Shaw Brothers DVD. I really liked the story, but the martial arts were average. I guess I am used to the newer films, where the paces of the fights are faster.
The story is of an escaped killer who had no desire to be a killer anymore and teams up with a stranger, who turns out to be the man he is looking for, to destroy his old master. Each batch of old allies, with their different weapons (Love the Hula Hoop of death) was fascinating.
Based on this film, I will watch more Shaw Brother films; they remind me of why I started watching Kung Fu movies as a child. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Excellent old school film with great cast (Ti Lung and Fu Sheng). It's a classic for a REASON...with great fight choreography, colorful set designs, and an engaging story. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  If you own any Kung Fu movie, this is the one to own! Alexander Fu, Ti Lung, great weapons, fantastic battles, excellent story and great kung Fu action. What more could you ask for in a movie? This movie is an action-packed ride, with a great story and, dare I say, acting. Yes, I know no one buys a Shaw Brothers movie for the acting, but this movie keeps you glued even when they are not fighting.
This and "Kid With The Golden Arms" are the two best Shaw Brothers movies ever. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  Great movie! As usual Ku Feng not only shows his great kung fu, but he is also a great actor. Plus you throw in Fu Sheng and Ti Lung--how can you go wrong? Also a great story. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  One of my personal favorites--and I'm not even a big fan of the late Fu Sheng, who did a good job in this one. I am a big fan of Ti Lung, and this one is one of the reasons why. Good plot, great weapons action, and cool costumes. Don't get much better than watching Ti Lung use the challenging three-part staff almost an entire movie. Oh yeah...Si Si is pretty hot. | | AGREE? | READER COMMENTS | AUTHOR | | Y | Ti Lung is dependably good, and Fu Sheng shows much more acting ability than in most of his other films. | Jeffrey Frawley | | Y | i think you hit the nail on the there this is ti lung at his best. | kung fu kid |
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| Sun Chung isn't as well known as fellow Shaw Brothers kung-fu directors Chang Cheh and Liu Chia-Liang, but his films are equal to their best. In some ways, he combines the styles of the two directors, with Liu's mature sense of pacing and Chang's love of bloodshed and exotic weaponry. Sun also injects a little experimentation into the film, using still-shots and slow-motion to accentuate the action. This experimentation doesn't always work, but it's still nice to see someone pushing the envelope, even back in the old-school days.
Another unusual aspect of the film is the post-modern, out-of-order narrative. Like latter-day movies such as "Ashes of Time" and "Legend of the Wolf," Avenging Eagle jumps from the present to the past in a free spirit, as Ti Lung tells Fu Sheng about the various missions he and his fellow Eagles were sent on. The Eagles themselves each specialize in a different style or bizarre weapon, giving the movie an all-around comic-book vibe, which is all a guy could want from an old-school film.
Fu Sheng has the best weapon: he wears a pair of metal bracelets, which he can place along the soles of his boots. Hidden inside the soles are a pair of wicked blades, which attach to the bracelets, giving his character the nickname "Double Blade." Ti Lung fights with a three-section staff, which he uses to clobber just about anyone. Main villain Ku Feng, as the evil leader of the Eagles, fights with a pair of claw-like metal gloves.
Sun Chung adds some suspense into the film by clouding Fu Sheng's character in mystery. It isn't that big of a shock when we find out who he really is in the end, but I'm still not going to ruin it for the first-time viewer. Fu Sheng gets the best role, joking with his opponents right before he kills them. Ti Lung plays it more straight-laced as a guy trying to come to grips with the emotionless, cold-blooded killer he's been raised to become, and trying to start a new life for himself. And Ku Feng, as usual, takes it over the top (in a good way) as the maniacal master of the Eagle clan. There's a great scene at the end where he tries to turn Ti Lung against Fu Sheng.
Like most Shaw movies, there's more of a concentration on weapons-fighting than actual kung-fu combat. But the ferocity on display and the bloody deaths more than make up for any lack of martial arts. The fighting isn't as intricate as that of a Venoms movie, but Ti Lung's an old pro, and can hold his own. Fu Sheng throws some good moves too, but doesn't get to show off as much as he did in the superior "Chinatown Kid."
Just as good as the Venoms's best , Avenging Eagle proves that the Shaw Brothers were still at the top of their game, even toward the end of their movie-making empire. With its charismatic leading actors, witty rapport, hateful villains, and out-of-this-world weaponry, this one is a definite source of delight for the old-school kung-fu fan.
And if that isn't enough of an incentive to pick up a copy, I've even read that the DVD release is in pretty good quality, albeit full-frame and slightly cut (roughly 8 minutes have been excised from the DVD release, I've read, but I'm not sure what parts have been cut out, as I have an uncut, letterboxed copy of the movie on video. Don't get too jealous, though; the picture quality on my version sucks, and the audio's all out of whack). |
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 |  |  |  |  If you like adventure, mystery, and of course [martial] arts, then this flick is for you--the true old school kung fu fan! It's well worth watching. Buy this film. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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 |  |  |  |  This has long been one of my favorite martial arts movies. It has two of my favorite actors from the Shaw Brothers stable: Alexander Fu Sheng and Ti Lung. There is great chemistry between the two, the fights include many great battles with weapons, and the story is well done. For me, this ranks up there with Chang Cheh's best, and that is saying a lot... | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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