I agree with HKFlix when they say that this is the most authentic martial arts movie ever made. These moves are so precise and accurate its a wonder just getting to see them. Not sure who the guy that plays the teacher is, but I definitely want to check out his catalog.

Yuen Biao is awesome in this movie as well. Definitely one of my favorite stars in the martial arts genre. His abilities both martial arts and acting wise are off the hook, basically.

Sammo Hung makes a brief appearance as the teacher's mean brother, and it was great to see him pop up. Their interaction is pretty funny.

The two things that really make this movie, besides Yuen Biao's performance, are the story and the fights. You really get to know Yuen Biao's character throughout the course of the film. It has more character development than most fu flicks.

And then there's the fights. There are so many great ones, so I'm going to trim this down and tell you that the final fight is one of the best I have ever seen. Fast, fierce, and brutal. It isn't the longest fight you'll ever see, but nevertheless it's up there with the classics. Just as good, IMO, as the end fights in movies such as "Flash Point", "Dragons Forever", OUATIC2, and so forth.

Basically, to sum it up, if you are at all a fan of old school kung fu movies, read no more reviews and give this movie a watch.

HIGHLIGHTS AND FUNKY STUFF: Watch for Lam Ching Ying's show stealing, tour de force acting performance. Good training sequences. Beware of the dude with the rings--he is a straight up killer with slick moves for days.

FINAL SUMMATION: Awesome. Mandatory. Will not cause swelling or bloating. Consult a doctor if effects last for more then four hours. Quality checked and tested on animals...because their pain is funny.

Even though this a Yuen Biao vehicle, and he truly shines in this. The standout performance really comes from Lam Ching Ying in my opinion. Just watching this guy move is a pleasure.

All the fights are 100% on point. And Yuen Biao, besides playing the lead character, is once again doubling left and right.

Sammo, true to form, takes a backseat to his co-stars as the comedic relief. But he also gets to show some of his stuff in the very enjoyable training sequences. And as per usual in a Sammo movie, you learn a little something in between fights. In this case, about Wing Chun and Peking opera.

If I must point out a flaw. It would be the abundance of goofy characters dispersed throughout the first half of the movie. And, although nothing out of the ordinary for a movie of this type and era, it is still, in my mind, what keeps the film from truly reaching the legendary status bestowed upon it by fans and critics alike.

But still a classic and a definite must have.