Michelle Yeoh - Magnificent Warriors / Wing Chun / Police Assassins (Box Set)

Advantages: A brilliant introduction to the martial art of Wing Chun.
Disadvantages: Slow pace, predictable and very dated.

..., Warriors Twos has a lot of fight scene from beginning to end, though may not be the convention violent style. A lot of the movements did look painful and you would sympathise with the one who is on the receiving end of it. Warriors Two is for all the lovers of classic kung fu styles, and especially for those that want an introduction to the era. In terms of the classic kung fu films, Warriors Two was said to be the better-polished production made in the 1970s. Many thoughts have been considered for the sets and mood. Personally, it is not one that I enjoyed. It was too slow at times, with too much instruction about how to fight in Wing Chun style (I'm an expert now). I guess I can't appreciate it as I was born into something better. The storyline was predictable (as expected) and some of the acting was too cheesy. I am not sure where... Read review

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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 districts to Dragon. Finding his new police force riddled with corruption, Dragon sends a message by arresting a criminal leader who has been spreading large sums in bribe money.Determined to regain his territory, Chun hires a group of revolutionaries to discredit Dragon. At a party held by the British governor of Hong Kong, a valuable necklace is stolen and planted on Dragon. When he attempts... Read review

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Advantages: Believable romance, Good action sequences, Breathtaking backdrops
Disadvantages: Some won't like the 'flying'

...DIRECTED BY: Ang Lee CAST --------- Chow Yun-Fat .Master Li Mu Bai Michelle Yeoh .Yu Shu Lien Ziyi Zhang .... Jen Yu Chen Chang .... Lo ('Dark Cloud') Sihung Lung .... Sir Te Pei-pei Cheng Jade Fox Fa Zeng Li .... Gov. Yu Xian Gao .... Bo Yan Hai .... Madame Yu De Ming Wang… Police Inspector Tsai Slightly tentatively although with good reason, I decided to buy the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon DVD on the back of several excellent reviews, various Oscars and an excellent offer in the local video shop. With my only previous knowledge being an absurdly drunken affair culminating in the video of ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Penis’ I was right to be somewhat apprehensive this time round. However I’m glad to say now with abject derision that Ang Lee’s masterpiece is clearly nothing to do with crouching nakedness or hidden parts... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful