1994 - Action/Adventure - Gordon Chan - Cantonese\Chinese - 18 years and over - Jet Li, Chin Siu Ho, Billy Chau, Yuen Cheung Yan, Yasuka Kurata, Yu Kan Ping more
Amazing fight scenes and choreography, superb martial arts and story
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English Subtitles
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Fist of Legend is a 90's remake of Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury. Jet Li plays the main role, and displays his world beating Wing Chun style in a succession of excellently choreographed fight scenes.
The film starts out as it means to go on, with Jet Li taking on a group of racist Japanese martial artists who believe the Chinese should not be taught in their schools. A fight scene results, with Jet Li defeating the group of Japanese in a stunning manor.
All of the fight scenes are realistic and believable, with no excess use of fake blood, or wires to aid acrobatics. Jet Li demonstrates his amazing speed and agility against a number of opponents, whether armed with swords, attacking in groups, or one on one.
I'm pretty sure the Kung Fu scene in the Matrix was inspired by Fist of Legend. The fight scenes are in a similar style to the MAtrix, but instead of using Hollywood actors and special effects, Jet Li demonstrates his incredible Kung Fu skills.
Aswell as the action, the story is also very good. Set in Shanghai at the turn of the century, Jet Li's character is out to avenge the death of his master, who was defeated unfairly in a contest after being poisoned.
I would severely recommend this film to all action / martial arts enthusiasts. In my opinion, this is the best film with Jet Li, as it has a modern feel, with classic Kung Fu. Enjoy ;)
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Fist Of Legend [1994]
Jet Li stars inFist of Legend, a 1994 remake ofThe Chinese Connection(also known asFists
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