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| Brilliant film. I can see why this was one of Hong Kong's biggest hits of 1967. Those looking for complex and brutal fight choreography--well you shouldn't be looking at a film from 1967 for that. What you will get is a solid story, great characters, excellent pacing (in that regard it's even better than "A Touch Of Zen"). If you have just gotten a taste of the stately grace of King Hu by way of the Dragon Dynasty DVD release of "Come Drink with Me" and want more, well you've come to the right place!
As much as I love the work of director Chang Cheh, I love the polar opposite style of King Hu just as much. King Hu is the yin to Chang Cheh's yang. King Hu's stories reveal themselves slowly like the peeling of the layers of an onion. He is also a master of atmosphere, primarily through the use of stunning location shots and impeccable use of traditional Chinese music (although I did note the use of a piece by Debussy in one scene). In summary, this is an ideal introduction to the work of King Hu. |
Very good movie. For an older style movie it was quite good and held my interest.
First saw this flick in 1970 at UC Berkeley. 38 years later and it still has impact. It was different from the Shaw Brothers and Golden Harvest flicks. This original version shows less skin than the second version done in the 1990's. It showed Chinese Americans that there was more on the screen than Hollywood's slanted protrayal of Asian men as unmasculine servants with names like "Hey, Boy" or "Hop Sing". Good action with a good storyline. One negative is that the final fight scene did not show how one of the dying "castrated" brothers used the sword that went through his body to help behead the evil Enunch standing behind him. It was very dramatic moment.
Classic kung fu movie from the legendary and sorely underpresented on DVD King Hu.
The fight scenes may not have the intensity of later martial arts films but are pretty good for a 40 year old film.
The story is also interesting from start to finish with lots of twists and turns. Recommended.
This movie was much sought after--and I finally found it here on this website. It didn't disappoint as I watched it with nostalgia. It's as good as when I watched it as a kid. The story is simple and the direction is outstanding. The action scenes are totally non-CGI so you have to understand that it's not spectacular. All in all, it's a must-see for Chinese swordplay fans.
The all-time classic that raised the bar for kung-fu films. King Hu should be recognized as one of the great film masters of his generation.
This film was one that I've heard so much about, however only recently had the pleasure of viewing. King Hu's direction was very innovative, paving the way for films that even today steal his style and technique: see "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Kung Fu Hustle", "House Of Flying Daggers", etc. Bamboo forests were never seen the same...
-Hung Boxing Kid (see my profile)
I have been trying to see this film for thirty years. I had only ever seen "A Touch Of Zen". So was it worth the wait? Most definitely. In fact I would recommend the rest of King Hu's films. I just wish it was possible to buy them all as PAL versions. Also "Legend Of The Mountain" is edited to two thirds of the director's original. I would really love to see the full film.
This is THE classic movie. The remake is okay, but King Hu was the first and still the best. It was my first wuxia film and I love it deeply.
"Dragon Inn" is King Hu's greatest commercial success. He 'paints' landscapes with film and combines realistic fight sequences with beautiful choreography, complete with Chinese operatic percussion and movements.
Between detailed sets, magnificent costumes, realistic swords and hardware, he is also a master of the high-tension build-up, leading to a flurry of eye-blinding swordplay. And all this, without computer-generated effects!
If you want to know what martial arts movies are all about, you should see this film. And if you want to know how far can martial arts movies can go, see his seminal 'A Touch of Zen'.
No other movie - not even 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' - has come this close to kung-fu perfection.
So much better than the Tsui Hark remake. King Hu was a master.This film and "A Touch of Zen" were his crowning achievements.
Being a big fan of the remake I couldn't wait to finally see the original and I wasn't disappointed. This film looks great you would never believe it was made in 1967. Good kung fu, great characters, and one beautiful set after another makes this another King Hu masterpiece.
I liked the movie. I saw it in 1967 in San Francisco...been looking for a copy ever since. Great action.
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