| Item #: 1769 Category: MARTIAL ARTS Format: VHS | Woolly Rating: 5/10 (142 votes)
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| MEMBER COMMENTS ON THIS VIDEO |
| Matt | Oct 17, 2002 @ 16:51:24 |
A classic!
I just recently saw this movie after having wondered
about it for many years. Choreographed by Liu Chia Liang
and starring his adopted brother, Gordon Liu, this is a story
about Wong Fei Hung and his desire to learn martial arts.
Wong's father is reluctant to teach his young son, because
of his impulsive nature. At the suggestion of his sister
(played by Lilly Li), Wong seeks instruction from his own
father's teacher (played very well by Chen Kuan Tai).
This is a movie studded with familiar Shaw Brothers faces
who do the most with their (extended) cameos. This title
gets a bum rap occasionally by those who can only tolerate a slug
fest, because this movie has an unusual focus on character, plot,
and narrative. A large amount of time is spent on the rivalry of
two schools in particular over the annual 'fire cracker' contest for
instance. However, the story has a good pace, is not boring, and does
offer a few choice fights which are very well done.
Really, there are a lot of good points I could dwell on, but I'll keep
it short by recommending that one simply rent it and enjoy for
themselves. This is a positive vibe flick and meant in part to give
the audience something to think about. Having said that, its as
equally entertaining. I'd give it 8 out of 10.
Matt
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