Freelance writer living in the states. Enjoys movies, books, and ballroom dancing.
Freelance writer living in the states. Enjoys movies, books, and ballroom dancing.
Member since:09.09.2008
Reviews:4
What an incredible martial arts adventure! Simply put, this is one of the best action movies I have ever seen, with furiously breathtaking action choreography, great characters, and a nice, lighthearted sense of humor. Dr. Yang (Yu Rong Guang) moonlights as the "Iron Monkey" a Robin Hood-type hero who steals from the rich (and corrupt), and gives to the people in need. His nemesis is the power-hungry Governor Cheng (James Wong) of the city of Chekiang. This man is so greedy, he is married to nine wives! Cheng assigns a traveling physician named Wong Kei-Hung (Donnie Yen) to apprehend the Iron Monkey. If he fails to do so, the governor will take Kei-Hung's son, Wong Fei-Hung (Tsang Sze Man, an actress playing a male) as prisoner.
Iron Monkey is a wonderful film, full of exhilarating energy and impressive martial arts choreography. Each character in this film displays an amazing array of moves. Some highlights include: an awesome impromptu rooftop between the Iron Monkey and Kei-Hung; the night battle between Kei-Hung and a group of corrupt Shaolin monks; and the climactic battle taking place above a fiery pit. Though Yen and Yu are the stars, actress Tsang Sze Man steals the show with a few astonishing moves of her own. If you loved Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but felt the film was a bit too philosophical, you will appreciate the lighthearted and fun tone of Iron Monkey
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Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 22.12.2008 11:03
Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 06.10.2008 14:07
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD features. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
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