That’s a really good one. I’m quite wary when it comes to investing in martial arts films outside of Shaw Bros and other established production houses/directors/stars, but I took a punt on this one a while back and it didn’t disappoint.
Go Phil. Watch some Shaw’s. What a good ride it’ll be. The beauty of Shaw Brothers films, besides the ass kicking, are the wonderful sets & costumes.
It has been on TV for ages in Holland. I never watched. What a pity.
Yeah, that’s DYNASTY with Tan Tao Liang. I have it. It was a 3 D flick. I have it in 2 D. There’s another 3D kung fu flick called REVENGE OF THE SHOGUN WOMEN. I’m sure there’s some others, too. SHAOLIN KUNG FU MYSTAGOGUE would appear to have been shot in 3D what with all the implements that get thrown at the screen.
7 GRANDMASTERS is good, but it’s an indy and it has an incredibly low budget look about it, but the fights are very good. A lot of these movies that’s all they have to offer, and most fans only care about that aspect of it.
Agree AF about the indie feel. A lot of good Kung Fu flicks lack the Shaw sets & style that would make them much better flicks. Also, properly remastered releases make for better first time viewing. A few titles I feel fall into the same category are Fatal Needles vs. Fatal Fist, Born Invincible, Shaolin vs. Wu-tang, Shaolin vs. Lama & Mystery Of Chessboxing. While I enjoy these movies, I need more esthetically from my Kung Fu films than fighting in a field somewhere.
Just got around to watching 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (although posting I was planning on wacthing this a week ago earlier in the thread) This flick was great with one really cringing head searing scene. Great battles and epic scenery adorn this masterpiece…
'I want to be a monk! burn head with large incense
This is an all time classic. The emotion is real due to the fact that Fu Sheng died during filming. I think I’ve already mentioned that here before but…
Watching Wang Yu’s Trail Of The Broken Blade tonight. First time viewing. A little slow so far but I’ll keep you posted.
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Sad about Fu Sheng…he gave a nice performance as the battle trauma 6th brother…
POLE FIGHTER began production sometime in 1981 (I forget the month). In between this film, MY REBELLIOUS SON (which started production in 1979), LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA and some others, Fu Sheng was to have made his directorial debut with the kung fu comedy, WITS OF THE BRATS which was finally completed and released in 1984.
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Apparently a remake of a sixties movie that was important for the history of the genre (so I’ve been told on Wikepedia). Haven’t seen the original, and found this remake rather dissapointing. The action (although well-shot) is more balletic than acrobatic, and the story-telling often confusing. Good acting (for this type of movie) helps a little.
The dutch DVD I watched had glorious video quality, but only Chinese audio and Dutch subtitles
[quote=“scherpschutter, post:310, topic:368”]]New Dragon Gate Inn[/size][/b] (1992, Raymond Lee)
Apparently a remake of a sixties movie that was important for the history of the genre (so I’ve been told on Wikepedia). Haven’t seen the original, and found this remake rather dissapointing. The action (although well-shot) is more balletic than acrobatic, and the story-telling often confusing. Good acting (for this type of movie) helps a little.[/quote]
Haven’t seen the New Dragon Gate for a while but I remember it was a good one. The original is pretty good too. It’s a WUXIA so quite different to other Kung Fu Movies. ;D
I have revisited some of my favorite new classics both of which star Thai actor Tony Jaa - Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong. When I first watched Ong Bak I was in sheer awe over what he could do without the use of wires, tricks, or even stunt doubles. He’s absolutely one of the most amazing actor stars to come along in a long long time. I have been fortunate to see both movies in the theater and that made my appreciation of him that much more. I hope to see [i]Ong Bak 2[/b] as it gets a limited release in October in the States.
Saw Ten Tigers of Kwangtung, not very good at all for me…
Next on Kung Fu watchlist…Crippled Avengers…
[quote=“Rififii, post:313, topic:368”]Saw Ten Tigers of Kwangtung, not very good at all for me…
Next on Kung Fu watchlist…Crippled Avengers…[/quote]
Ten Tigers is a bit of a chore for some people I like it
Crippled Avengers is my favorite kung fu movie of all time - Chiang Sheng has the best role.
Can’t wait to check it out…
TEN TIGERS is the nadir of the films featuring the venoms, but then it’s not the directors fault it turned out badly considering the trouble the production became entangled in.
CRIPPLED AVENGERS, on the other hand, is one of the best. There were a number of copycat films that came after it.
Talby, ONG BAK 2 has been available for some time on DVD in HK with english subs. I keep forgetting to buy it. I bought my TOM YUM GOONG there. It was the complete version. I didn’t bother seeing it in theaters since they shaved around 30 minutes out of it. The scene where he goes to look for the elephant in the restaurant was awe inspiring. It’s a 7 or 8 minute sequence where there’s not one cut in the camera as Jaa kicks much ass and each time he ascends higher on the stairs it’s more and more attackers. Purely amazing.
Glad to see you back Angel Face.
I have the uncut DVD which I saw before seeing it in the theater. I have that same version you have. I have only seen the cut US version once. I will probably order the HK version of Ong Bak 2 and hopefully see it in the theater. I love watching him on the big screen. He is superman.
[quote=“Frank Talby, post:317, topic:368”]Glad to see you back Angel Face.
I have the uncut DVD which I saw before seeing it in the theater. I have that same version you have. I have only seen the cut US version once. I will probably order the HK version of Ong Bak 2 and hopefully see it in the theater. I love watching him on the big screen. He is superman.[/quote]
If you order it make sure you are getting the MALAYSIAN DVD as it has English subs. They are not advertised on the case or the menu. You have to use your remote to turn them on. The HK DVD has no subs like the TOM YUM GOONG HK dvd I have.
Ok thanks for the update. I found it on HKFlix.com for a reasonable price (under $13).
HKFlix.com has it. DDDhouse did have it, I think. The only one I see there now is the HK disc.