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ZU WARRIORS FROM MAGIC MOUNTAIN (1983)

Advantages: A magical fantasy with intriguing storyline and full of actions.
Disadvantages: Very dated with complex storyline.

...sank. The problem with Zu Warrior is that Tsui Hark is trying to fit one of the biggest novels into a 95 minute movies. This meant that a lot of actions were happening and many stories were interweaving, which perhaps, can be confusing at times. I believe that the time scale of the events in the film were approximately one month, yet I'm not sure if I was able to identify that in the movie. The pace of the stories was told so quickly that I felt ...
...think this film could be a disadvantage for audiences who knows little or nothing about the Chinese culture, as it could be confusing or it could be hard to grasps some of the concepts. If you were to watch it today, you will probably find it more comical than scary as I did 15 years ago. The Special Effects are so dated, you cannot help but to laugh the cheesiness of it. However, you must appreciate the high standard achieved for 1983. I can not ...

Moogiekupo 30.03.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain (Subtitled and Dubbed) (Wide Screen) (DVD)

Wong Fei Hung! A must see!

Advantages: Brilliant action scenes/over the top comedy/romance!
Disadvantages: Jet Li's overuse of wire works!

...kong martial arts movie genre. Once upon a time in China shows why Jet Li can be compared to the likes of Jackie Chan. In this movie Jet Li (or should i say Wong Fei Hung) portrays a martial arts master who is the best at fighting, funny and for the first time in a chinese martial arts movie a love story blooms from begining to end! Plot summary: Plot: China is in turmoil, with Western influence having an upsetting effect on China's long cultural ...
...on smudging China with their gweilo presence. Said bastard foreigners are in cahoots with a local band of Chinese who frame Wong's local militia for a series of terrorist acts. Meanwhile, Leung Fu (Yuen Biao), a member of said evil band of Chinese, gets attracted to Aunt Yee (Rosamund Kwan). Fu hooks up with Master Yim (Yen Shi-Kwan), who wants to supplant Wong's status as the number one kung-fu guy. To accomplish his goal, Master Yim hooks up with ...

mandydon 29.02.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Once Upon A Time In China (DVD)

TWINKLE TWINKLE MY LUCKY STARS (1985)

Advantages: The choreographed fights scenes won't let you down
Disadvantages: Too many cast to concentrate or relate to. Too much libidos

...the same cast. ‘Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (TTLS)’ is an action comedy, just like the two previous instalments. The mighty Sammo Hung directed the film as well as starring in it. The cast I remember seeing in ‘Winners and Sinners’ were Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Stanley Fung, John Sham and Richard Ng. Eric Tsang was supposingly introduced in ‘My Lucky Stars’ and ‘Twinkles’ introduced a young and handsome character called ‘Pagodo’ (Michael Miu). With ...
...assume that there would be outstanding fighting scenes without a double. This was true. If ‘Winners and Sinners’ is believed to be the funniest out of the instalments, then TTLS, in my opinion, is definitely more action orientated. Sammo Hung was able to choreograph several breathtaking fight scenes, which enable the trio to demonstrate their potential. This time, Hung was also able to introduce new talents within the fight, such as Andy Lau. My ...

Moogiekupo 17.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars (DVD)

Nice Pack

Advantages: Full of good action
Disadvantages: hardly any

Like many Jackie Chan vehicles, is just as enjoyable even if seen in a non-English version. With a few exceptions, the plot simply serves to space out stunt and action scenes that are among the best--and funniest--Chan has ever done.As survivors of the pirate band vow revenge on Sergeant Dragon Mao (Jackie Chan). Back in Hong Kong, officials seek to reduce the power of corrupt Police Superintendent Chun (David Lam) by giving command of one of his ...
...standard Hong Kong film, Chan took every chance to push himself to the limit. The detailed sets, which recreate late 19th century Hong Kong in exquisite detail, have been used in numerous films since. As if anyone cares about the sets in a Jackie Chan movie...so go for this movie ...

majeedkazi 27.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Jackie Chan - Project A (Special Collector's Edition) (Box Set) (DVD)

Emotion-filled

Advantages: Cops and Marines brawl, Great action great stunts by Jackie Chan
Disadvantages: None really. its all slapstick and action which is great

Brilliant storyline, with great early stunts from the chinese trio from the peking opera school. Jackie Chan is an officier of the Hong Kong Marine's, Yuan Biao is a high ranking officier of the Hong Kong police, and Sammo Hung old friend of Jackies is one of Hong Kongs famed thieves. set in 1800's Hong Kong Waters have been infested with a strong fleet of pirates, however the marines have constantly failed to erraticated the pirates and therefore ...
...due to Jackies nature and belief of justice, he ends up quitting the police force so he could arrest a criminal. Which lead him to Sammo, who was hired to streal 100 rifles from the police, which was going to be sold to the pirates. The 3 work together in the end to bring an end to the pirates reign over the waters. Overall, it is a brilliant movie. ...

shintai88 05.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Project A (DVD)