The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

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A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot (see The Karate Kid) centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te (Gordon Liu). It's depicted as a grueling voyage into the unknown. Cast out of his home village when he stands up to the cruel warlord (Lo Lieh) who slaughtered his parents, the refugee seeks out the martial monks of the Shaolin Temple, who steer him through a torturous series of "chambers"--horrendous ordeals designed to build strength and agility--before he's even allowed to study boxing or swordfighting. Finally he defeats a rival by inventing a brand-new weapon, the three-section chain-linked staff. But innovation can be carried only so far; when San Te suggests opening a "36th chamber" in the temple that would teach Shaolin techniques to the populace at large (so that they can fight the nasty Manchus) he is drummed out of the corps. Naturally he returns to his home village, slaughters the baddies, and prepares to open China's first public Shaolin-style kung fu school. Many of the pupils San Te recruits in the final reel became legendary martial artists in their own right, the "Fathers of the Church" of the Chinese kung fu tradition. This is strong action entertainment with real historical resonance. --David Chute

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(Action) A young man on a mission of vengeance trains at Shaolin Temple to become a kung fu master, evolving into the legendary monk San Te (Gordon Liu), who introduces Shaolin kung fu to oppressed Chinese.

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A definitive staple of Kung Fu cinema gets the DVD it rightfully deserves!.......2007-09-12

Dragon Dynasty has been releasing lots of great martial arts films uncut and polished up lovely with great extra features... and was there any more deserving out there than this!? The fantastic journey of an ordinary student who loses everything and seeks out the Kung Fu training attainable only at the Shaolin Temple. After the setup it's train, train, and train some more through the different chambers of Shaolin, which tests everything from your skill with a staff to your ability to strike heavy bags with your head to how quick your eyes can follow an object (plus LOTS more). Gordon Liu is great as this is the role that he was obviously born to play and one of the factors that make this Lau Kar-Leung movie the classic it is. Though mostly a training film there are some great fights here including an enjoyable (although one-sided) finale versus the one and only Lo Lieh! Another joy is watching Liu master the 3-section-staff especially in his first fight against a fellow monk with double knives (brilliantly performed by Lee Hoi-San). For martial arts fans it's officially time to throw out those janky bootleg quality copies that we were forced to endure for so long and put this version right at the head of your collection... where it deserves to be.

It's the duty of Shaolin to vanquish evil.......2007-08-18

San Te is a student that finds himself rallying behind his teacher in resistance to the Manchu government. When many of his friends and family die as a result of the government's ruthless tactics San Te tries to become a Shaolin monk in order to learn Kung Fu in order to gain revenge on the Manchu officials.

36th Chamber is a brilliant martial arts film. It is artfully directed and edited and endlessly entertaining containing some of the most interesting "training scenes" that I have seen in a martial arts film, or any film for that matter. The fight choreography is almost completely flawless throughout and each fight seems to tell a story or have a purpose in the overall narrative. There isn't fighting for fightings sake. While that may sounds like a drawback it certainly isn't. Also, while seemingly a revenge flick 36th Chamber is more about the power of learning and teaching. The vast majority of the film contains some element of teaching or implementing teachings in one form or another.

The brilliance of the directing and editing is that one San Te starts learning to become a Shaolin monk he has to pass 35 Chambers to do so. Now obviously showing all 35 Chambers on film in their entirety would probably make for an exorbitantly long film here the first 6 or so chambers are focused on showing San Ta's tackling of the "easiest" of the chambers to increase his strength and dexterity. The later chambers are handled more quickly and the process of each is shown through other character enduring the tests while San Te is shown to be mastering them. Seen in its entirety this entire section of film is quite brilliantly directed and edited. In addition, later when San Te exhibits the different things he has learned in his fights it is down without a "remember that?" type flash back like other films have done. The film assumes we are smart enough to remember or merely uses similar camera cuts and angles from the training sequences to aid in recall.

I really can't recommend this film enough.

Fight'n the Man.......2007-07-26

Hands down one of the best old school kung fu movies ever made. The acting is good (except for the main villian, but he is rarley seen) for a kung fu movie and if you ever wanted to know how to start a popular uprising, this is the standard template. If you are a martial artist, this movie is great for getting the juices going, if your not one, you might start taking lessions!

kong fu fans will love this.......2007-07-20

this is a classic movie, thoroughly enjoyable for kongfu fans. lovingly transferred to dvd, good production qualities. the training scenes are memorable, there is enough humor in it to sustain a good time, and the fight scenes are creative,fast, and well choreographed.

Review.......2007-07-17

This movie is what made watching saturday afternoon kung fu flicks as a child enjoyable. The movie has held up pretty good and the dvd transfer is very clean. The only knock on the dvd is the subtitles which are often mispelled, but not enough to detract from reading and watching the film at the same time. I only saw the movie once as a child, but it obviously made an impression. A great martial art film to add to any movie collection.

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Untrue Story
A Classic Which Deserves To Be Anamorphic
The Bruce Lee Story
Imitating Bruce....?
Excellent Movie

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
Starring: Aki Aleong , Eric Bruskotter , John Cheung , Chao Li Chi , and Sam Hau
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ASIN: 0783226985
Release Date: 1998-07-01

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This enjoyable and touching biography of martial-arts film star Bruce Lee stars Jason Scott Lee (no relation), an actor with a lively face and natural intensity, who makes every moment of this film compelling. Directed by Rob Cohen, Dragon traces Bruce Lee's slow rise over myriad obstacles--most of them race-based--to become an international superstar in films. Lee's origins are oddly set in San Francisco instead of his real home in Seattle, but then again there is plenty of artistic license going on as Cohen explores the actor's psyche through some powerful fantasy sequences. Lauren Holly is good as Lee's wife, Linda (whose book about her late husband inspired this movie). A scene involving Bruce's rescue of son Brandon (who died in a filmmaking accident in 1993) from a murderous spirit is plain spooky. The special-edition DVD release has a widescreen presentation, director interview, featurette, screen tests, closed captioning, optional French soundtrack, and optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh

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Untrue Story.......2007-08-07

I have to say this movie is terribly exaggerated and untrue. Especially the scene in the movie where Bruce Lee is getting beat up and has to fight for his life in the ice house. This part of the movie never happened. Bruce Lee never got beat up and he never fought the gung fu San Francisco man's brother. Bruce Lee also never got his back broke in a fight. Bruce suffered a pinched nerve in his back through improper weight training. Any true Bruce Lee fan knows this movie is not accurate. If your going to do a movie about Bruce Lee at least make it accurate. I gave 2 stars instead one out of respect for Bruce. However I don't believe Bruce would have ever approved of this film.

A Classic Which Deserves To Be Anamorphic.......2007-07-07

There are a handful of classic movies which I pull off the shelf every couple of years (when there is nothing else of quality to watch) and sit down with some popcorn to appreciate. Dragon is one of those movies. Well acted, solid cast, great script and extremely insightful, Dragon has stood the test of time.

Dragon really is a love story, but also touches on subjects of how the Chinese experienced racial diversity (in the 60's USA) and also deals with Lee's struggle to franchise martial arts (like Mc Donald's).

Only downfall? And this is an important one... IT"S NOT ANAMORPHIC. If you can overlook this tragedy (and heck, it's only priced at $7), this is a crucial addition for anyones dvd collection and a good temporary dvd until they sort out the format issue.

Well done Rob Cohen you have done the great Bruce Lee justice in this poignant and touching movie.

Now where's that popcorn...

The Bruce Lee Story.......2007-06-09

Story was well written, and Bruce's part was portrayed by his son, who is the most qualified to play his part.

Imitating Bruce....?.......2007-03-19

Well lets start this by saying no one can can emulate Bruce Lee!!!! But, u gotta give Jason Scott Lee props for doing this movie ( plus he can act)....he did a great job considering the pressure he was under. Yeah we know that there are parts that inacurate but, remember it didn't say the true story! Great acting, Great fight scenes (could've had more) but very well put together...it's still a collectors item ! Plus i gotta give any of my fellow Jeet Kune Do' brothers props for portraying the art of JKD' so people will better understand what Bruce Lee went through to share his art with the world! Put this one in ya collectors group!

Excellent Movie.......2007-01-19

I love this movie. I'll never get tired of this movie. Don't be fooled because it is the Bruce Lee Story. This Movie has more than just martial arts. I recommend it to everyone

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Very Entertaining, Great fight scenes
Probably the best martial arts movie ever
Really Good!
The Sequel to Fearless?
Great Fighting! Story Resembles Chinese Connection...

Fist of Legend
Starring: Jet Li , Siu-hou Chin , Ada Choi , Shinobu Nakayama , and Yasuaki Kurata
Director: Gordon Chan
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ASIN: B00003W8NS
Release Date: 2000-02-15

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Like compatriot Jackie Chan, martial arts champion Jet Li has long been revered in his native country and enjoys a cult following in the States among aficionados of Hong Kong cinema. After two decades, it took his villainous turn in Lethal Weapon 4 to put him on the Hollywood map, paving the way for the release of his earlier films. Fist of Legend is a 1994 production and a remake of The Chinese Connection (also known as Fists of Fury, which starred the greatest martial arts legend of them all, Bruce Lee). This film is set in 1937, when Shanghai was occupied by the Japanese and racial tensions were high. Li stars as Chen Zhen, who returns to Shanghai to avenge the death of his master, whom he learns was poisoned. His popular freestyle fighting technique and Japanese girlfriend do not endear him to his former friend, now his master's successor at the martial arts school. If Jackie Chan is inspired by Buster Keaton, Li seems to be channeling Steve McQueen. He speaks softly and carries a big kick. And like Steven Seagal, even when he is under siege by a horde of attackers, no one can lay a finger on this guy. The dialogue and dubbing are atrocious, but the fight sequences are incredible (they were choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping, who lent his expertise to The Matrix). Perhaps most memorable is a bout between Chen and his girlfriend's uncle during which the combatants wear blindfolds. This is essential viewing for martial arts buffs and Li's growing legion of fans. --Donald Liebenson

Description

International superstar Jet Li (LETHAL WEAPON 4, BLACK MASK) explodes on the screen in this thrilling martial arts action story about courage, honor ... and revenge! When Chen (Li) discovers that his beloved teacher and mentor has been murdered, he swears to avenge his death! Then, with an unwavering commitment to vengeance, Chen puts everything on the line to settle the score! The must-see modern remake of a Bruce Lee classic, FIST OF LEGEND packs hard-hitting excitement and incredible hand-to-hand combat into one unstoppable adrenaline rush!

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Very Entertaining, Great fight scenes.......2007-06-05

This movie if for the martial arts fan. My family and friends watched this movie and laughed that the English dubbed voices, however when the fight scenes came up they were glued to their seats.... IF you can get passed the dubbed voices, it is a great martial arts movie...

Probably the best martial arts movie ever.......2007-04-21

While many will point to classics such as The Five Deadly Venoms and Drunken Master as the greatest of the greats, Fist of Legend puts them to shame. Jet Li portrays Chen Zhen, a Chinese student studying abroad in Japan during the turbulent years leading up to the second world war. The Japanese, looking to humiliate the Chinese by defeating their best martial artists, challenge and defeat his master Huo Yuen Jia (also played by Jet Li in Fearless).

He returns to China to defend the honor of his school, mixing his kung fu with martial arts he learned while seeing the world. He deals with nationalism, racism, traitorous countrymen, honorable foes and a military/industrial complex which conspires to conquer and exploit his nation. Don't miss this one!

Really Good!.......2007-03-15

Hard to believe, but an english dub that is good! Excellent movie. Very realistic kung fu, no loud, fake sound effects. Good story. My new favorite!

The Sequel to Fearless?.......2007-01-21

I'm sure some people have made the connection already but I think I'd just point it out now and say that Fist of Legend is pretty much a fictitious sequel to the turn of events that occur in Fearless, the story about Huo Yuanjia and how his death turned up as a explosive dilemma in Chinese culture during that time and this movie runs about the same era... if not the SAME story.

Where I'm getting at is that the story of Fist of Legend is that a martial arts student, Chen Zen, of the Jingwu Federation finds out their master has been killed in a comptetition... Jingwu was founded by Huo Yuanjia himself and when Chen Zen fights the Japanese man who fought supposedly fought Chen's master, he even says he'll fight the Sensei with the Huo fist, his master's fist. HUO YUANJIA's style.

There are some strange connections that lead up by connecting the two movies but if you make the distinctions clear enough to understand, they do match up, which was pretty neat. Other evidence that follows up that Fist of Legend is a presumable sequel is when Chen Zen goes to pay respects to his dead master, there at the temple is the picture of Huo Yuanjia. Seriously.

Alright aside from tid-bitting self-produced facts and such, Fist of Legend is a movie that's timeless to Jet-Li's other performances. I only wish I could find an english subtitled version of this movie or something because the dubbing does NOT serve it justice! I won't knock its rating down just for dubbing, that'd be a shame to do because everything else about the movie is fantastic. Action sequencing is profoundly neat, that mediocre type of filming chinese movies seem to use for a broad majority of their films is actually quite good in this one, not quality, but by execution and performances really get you in to know each character and who they stand as.

I can't think of a reason why anyone wouldn't get this movie if they're a big kung fu movie buff, action movie lover or Jet-Li fanatic, or someone who just wants some unique exposure to these realms. Fist of Legend is definitely a reamarkable piece of work and entertainment.

Great Fighting! Story Resembles Chinese Connection..........2007-01-08

This is another twist on the Janpanese versus Chinese ongoing feud movie, with the Japanese being the bad guys. Usually these scripts start with the foremost Master being killed and their finding there was foul play in the death. So does this movie.

The initial part of the plot is to find the killer. However pride and envy become the downfall of the new Master who is jealous of Chen (Jet's character), the former Master's best student.

Although I LOVE Bruce Li's version of this story, the fight scenes were better in THIS one - namely because there were fighters of equal magnitude to Jet all throughout the movie.

Most memorable in this movie is the blindfolded battle between Chen and his Japanese girlfriend's uncle...and how each comment on their fighting abilities. Jet learns from this Japanese Master. Their interplay was quite amusing...and you just marveled at each's skill.

Jet's posture early in the movie sets the serious tone of his character. The really big bad guy shows up face early on in the movie and you know the battle will be with this killer, the General, in the end. He even kills his own people.

The movie is worthwhile to see the skill of the excellent fighters involved and the multiple styles that are showcased.

The final fight scene is a bit long...but you anticipate that defeating the General would not be an easy task. If you are a Jet Li fan, this is one deserves to be in your collection.

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Jackie Chan is this generations Buster Keaton. One of the best action films ever made
excellent purchase
The Legend of the Drunken Master
Just watch it
The ultimate "Wow" movie

The Legend of Drunken Master
Starring: Jackie Chan , Kwok Kuen Chan , Wai Yee Chan , Chi-Kwong Cheung , and Kar Lok Chin
Director: Jackie Chan
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ASIN: B000056VOK
Release Date: 2001-03-13

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Jackie Chan return becomes and is able to fend off numerous attacks and perform incredible stunts. Aided by his hilarious stepmother and friends, Hong faces the challenge of protecting valuable Chinese history and saving his family honor.s to the role that made him a star in 1979's "Drunken Master." Chinese folklore hero Wong Fei Hong discovers a smuggling ring, orchestrated by the British Government, to transport valuable Chinese artifacts out of the country. Hong must use his unique style of martial arts, "Drunken Boxing," to fight the conspirators and salvage the Chinese treasures before it

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Jackie Chan is this generations Buster Keaton. One of the best action films ever made.......2007-08-02

I say one of the best action films ever made because like Buster Keaton, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, Jackie Chan is actually doing this stuff himself. The Legend Of Drunken Master or Drunken Master 2 is a non stop action movie and a comedy along the same lines as Buster Keaton's classic The General.
The part where Jackie Chan falls into a pit of hot coals, that is all real, Jackie actually had that sequence filmed three times, on the third time burning his arms and still having those scars today. All that and he played this part at 40 yrs old, pulling off a role of a 20 yr old convincingly.
Another film i enjoyed that was influenced a great deal by Drunken Master 2 was Kung Fu Hustle (Widescreen Edition)even naming the gang in it the "axe gang".
The Legend of Drunken Master is a must for any fan of action movies. It made Entertainment Weekly's top 25 action movies list and also is on Time Magazine's top 100 movies of all time.

excellent purchase.......2007-07-03

arrived in a month, which is normal for me. And the dvd was in excellent conditions.

The Legend of the Drunken Master.......2007-06-15

This is Jackie Chan's best movie. It is full of nonstop action and drama. Jackie Chan explodes with action in this movie. Some great action scenes, sewn in with a beautiful story and great music make this a Jackie Chan hit. I can't stop watching the ending fight. It is a great scene, and the movie was very well done. This is a vital part of any Jackie Chan collection.

Just watch it.......2007-03-10

This movie has heart. Jackie Chan does his usual un usual stuff, and hits the target.
The story is touching and and action packed. A great buy for any one who likes Jackie Chan, and wants to see some of his earlier stuff. Which I think is better any way.

The ultimate "Wow" movie.......2007-02-05

This movie is a non-stop adventure in "how did he do that" and "can he top this". While movies like Crouching Tiger and Heroe were as notable for their special effects as the stunts, Legend of Drunken Master shows that physical grace, athletic prowess, and, yes, guts can create an eye-popping experience for modern movie goers. This movie builds on one great set piece after another but when Chan's character really starts drinking....WATCH OUT! The last fight scene in the factory will have you rewinding and laughing in delight....it's that good. Highly recommended.

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Two thumbs down
Good classic martial art
Winners in attitude and actions
Definitely Best of the Best!
Best of the Best - Phillip Rhee & Eric Roberts

Best of the Best
Starring: Eric Roberts , Phillip Rhee , James Earl Jones , Sally Kirkland , and Chris Penn
Director: Robert Radler
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ASIN: B0002O7XUE
Release Date: 2004-09-28

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A team from the United States are going to compete in the world finals in karate. The team consists of fighters from all nations, can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win ? Starring: James Earl Jones (Academy Award® Nominee 1970 The Great White Hope, Field of Dreams, Hunt for Red October), Eric Roberts (Academy Award® Nominee 1985 Runaway Train), Chris Penn (The Funeral, True Romance, Reservoir Dogs), Sally Kirkland (Academy Award® Nominee 1988 Anna).

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Two thumbs down.......2007-05-22

One of the most ridiculous, unrealistic martial arts movie ever made.
Just look attentively at Eric Robert's stance in the ring. And that idiotic cowboy hat that Chris Penn wearing and sobbing:"What are you counting them for?" after losing the breaking match. Yeah! This is as close to reality as it can be. And the crowd at the bar rooting for the American karate team? Give me a break! Phillip Rhee and the Korean team are the only people who make any sense as far as martial arts in this movie.
Best of the best? No! Worst of the worst!
You want real action? Watch ISKA Strike Force K1.

Good classic martial art.......2007-05-15

If you don't like to always see fake martial arts movies then 'the best of the best' is a good choice to see some real life like fighting techniques, as three of the Korean Martial arts contenders are actually real life champions. Not that violent so you can watc it with your family

Winners in attitude and actions.......2007-05-12

Loved the movies action and morals. Winning means giving YOUR best, not for the recognition or glory but for your own strengths. They all are winners. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie!

Definitely Best of the Best!.......2007-04-19

5 stars for entertainment...
5 stars for inspiration...
5 stars for enjoyment...
As a disabled martial artist inspiration for practice is essential- especially on those days when pain hinders practise. This movie fits the bill! It inspires me to do what I need to do even when things are difficult.
Too bad that 5 stars is the upper limit!

Best of the Best - Phillip Rhee & Eric Roberts.......2007-01-19

Another great movie... could have been longer, but very enjoyable.

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Excellent purchase
One of my favorite Kung-Fu Movies
I know you have to take the dialog and acting......
An Amazing Chan Adventure
Jackie at his best

Drunken Master
Starring: Jackie Chan , Siu Tien Yuen , Jang Lee Hwang , Casanova Wong , and Kien Shih
Director: Woo-ping Yuen
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ASIN: B00005YUNV
Release Date: 2002-04-02

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Though it wasn't Jackie Chan's first film, Drunken Master is the film that cemented his stardom. Jackie plays the rebellious son of a kung fu master. To teach Jackie the value of discipline, his father apprentices him to another master named So Hi, who has a unique "drunken" fighting style. Jackie chafes at So Hi's rigorous exercises and runs away--only to be brutally humiliated at the hands of a hired killer named Thunderleg. Chastened, Jackie becomes So Hi's devoted student. He soon discovers he will need everything he's learned when Thunderleg is hired to kill his father. In Drunken Master, Jackie is only beginning to cultivate his mixture of action and comedy; here the emphasis is on kung fu acrobatics. But the kung fu is astounding. The final fight is dizzying and amazingly choreographed by director Yuen Woo-ping (now famous as the fight choreographer for The Matrix). --Bret Fetzer

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Excellent purchase.......2007-07-03

arrived in a month, which is normal for me. And the dvd was in excellent conditions.

One of my favorite Kung-Fu Movies.......2007-04-12

If you are looking for an old school 80's style Kung-Fu movie with great choreography, a variety of styles (crane, snake, tiger claw, etc), and the English dubbing with Chinese mouth movements (sometimes continuing after an English sentence is completed), then this is the movie for you. The only thing missing is the high flying acrobatics such as jumping on the roof of a house. In addition to the above, the movie includes the amazing stunts and use of remote items (chairs stunts, buckets, brooms, etc.) that are common among Jackie Chan films. Drunken Master is a great movie that shows Jackie Chan's skills as a marital artist and the breadth of styles he is familiar with. Bravo!

I know you have to take the dialog and acting.............2007-02-05

.....with a grain of salt but, except for the amazing final fight scene and the hilarious Drunken Master himself, this movie was un-funny and almost unwatchable at times. Too bad, because we loved Chan's second Drunken Master movie but this one left us very disappointed.

An Amazing Chan Adventure.......2006-11-10

This was truly a classic martial arts film. It combined the prowess and acting ability of Jackie Chan with the excellent direction and choreography of Yuen Wo Ping. If you've seen "The Legend of Drunken Master", that's only the second half of the story. I strongly suggest you see how it all starts with this movie.

Jackie at his best.......2006-11-01

This is probably my favorite Jackie Chan film of all time. Disregard the recycled story line and focus on his amazing athletic ability and the expertly choreagraphed fight sequences - this is what made Jackie great. The one trait I most admired about him was his very clever use of props during these scenes. He would take a seemingly ordinary object and use it to his advantage during a fight. But also in less violent moments as well...a lighthearted chopstick duel over a piece of chicken. Excellent. In this age of blue-screen and CG, I am so glad we have these early films when everything was done right then and there on the set. Film making at it's best.

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Blind Fury
An old clasic!
An American Zatoichi - the blind swordsman
Great movie
A different kind of hero

Blind Fury
Starring: Rutger Hauer , Terry O'Quinn , Brandon Call , Noble Willingham , and Lisa Blount
Director: Phillip Noyce
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ASIN: B0002YLEBI
Release Date: 2004-12-28

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Blind Fury.......2007-08-23

Rutger Hauer is great. It's a pretty simple story line but he
is so believeable in any role. And he's very amusing with just
a lift of an eyebrow. It's worth watching anything with him
in it.

An old clasic! .......2007-06-11

Been a Long time since I've seen this one, glad to have a copy!

An American Zatoichi - the blind swordsman.......2006-11-20

This film takes the character from the original japanese television series "Zatoichi - the Blind Swordsman" starring Shintaro Katsu complete with a hidden cane sword. Rutger Hauer takes the role and puts the American twist in it. Shô Kosugi, a japanese actor who plays ninja in a lot of Japanese movie and television flicks, stars as an assassin who fights Hauer's character. They should make a sequel or a remake this time with a more serious plot...

Great movie.......2006-09-14

A blind swordman, The fight scenes where great! This man has a sixth sence. The story was also great. A must see!

A different kind of hero.......2006-07-16

If you liked the old "Kung Fu" TV series, you'll like this movie. Soft spoken and easy going Nick Parker (Rutger Hauer), like Kwai Chang Caine, roams the civilized world in search of ... peace and tranquility? And, like our Kung Fu hero of the Old West, he is ready to come out of his mild mannered shell to defend the weak and fight evil. How he acquired such fighting skills is even stranger than how Kwai Chang Caine became a Kung Fu Master. Especially considering he is blind.

So what sets this movie apart from other action movies? Rutger Hauer.

Rutger Hauer is a really good actor when he applies himself, which he does not always do in his films. But he is at his pinnacle here, making you believe that what you see is what you get. He will make you believe a blind man can develop a six sense (with a little help from a mysterious tribe somewhere.)

I took a half star off because of a lame attempt at humor. I like a laugh as much as the next guy and there was some decent humor interlaced in the story but, a blind man driving around in heavy traffic, going up one-way streets, is something I expect to see in a three stooge's movie. It was out of place here. Still, this is a good action movie. 3 1/2 stars.

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Good film not great
Classic
You Must Have This In Your Collection.
7 grand masters
All time favorite

7 Grand Masters
Starring: Li Yi Min , and Jack Long
Director: Joseph Kuo
Manufacturer: Tokyo Shock
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ASIN: B0001610QQ
Release Date: 2004-03-30

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Good film not great.......2007-05-25

I purchased this film based on the high rating the other viewers gave this film it's action packed and the Jack Long was good as the old Master. But to see so many 5 star ratings you would expect to see excellence which I did'nt I have purchased several movies that recieved low ratings that in my opinion where very good. To me the fight scenes were basic and the story line was typical done before but dont get me wrong this is a good film and well worth pocessing but not a 5 star.

Classic.......2007-04-24

I just wish I could see it for the first time again.

This movie is great. We all know Kung Fu movies typically have plots you skip after the first viewing, since they are a) convoluted b) corny as hell or c) stupid. 7 Grandmasters, however, doesn't suffer this pitfall; it has a minimalist storyline that's somewhat archetypal and fun to follow (especially when they use visual comparisons in fights between the new student and the Master). You know exactly what's going on, and enjoy the journeys of the two main characters.

Mainly, though, Jack Long steals the show. You have to expect great things from the brother of Ghostface Killer, and he doesn't disappoint. His martial and acrobatic skills are awesome to behold, and his dignified presence as a confident and reserved Grandmaster of Kung Fu is iconic.

Even if you think Kung Fu movies are all kitschy crap, try this out. You'll at least enjoy some of the great coreography. And if you're a kung fu addict, this is as good as they get.

You Must Have This In Your Collection........2007-04-20

I saw this gem in a Downtown Chicago theatre when I was a shorty. Downtown may be different today but 7 Grand Masters will always be one of the best kung fu flicks ever. You must have this in your collection if you are a true kung fu movie fan. This is a timeless classic.

7 grand masters.......2007-04-02

This is the "Gone with the Wind" of kung fu movies. This one is action packed and shows different styles of Kung Fu. Highly recommended and you'll be hard pressed to find a better movie.

All time favorite.......2007-03-12

I bought this one for my other half just on a whim. This is his all time favorite movie int he martial arts department.
The item was also in great condition!

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a view of T'ai Chi
Watch this for the fighting
One to definitely pick up for martial arts movie fans!
Where can I find the whole t.v. show.
Top Notch MARTIAL ART Choreographing!!

The Tai Chi Master
Starring: Billy Chow , Jacky Wu , and Amy Fan
Director: Yuen Woo Ping
Manufacturer: Tai Seng
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ASIN: B000929VRC
Release Date: 2005-06-21

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a view of T'ai Chi.......2007-05-07

This film attempts to show the development of Yang style T'ai Chi from its progenitor - Chen style. A difficult thing to do, it neverthe less succeeds fairly well. The "flying" is kept to a minimum, and the ground fighting techinques, including a lot of chin na, are shown with some clarity and realism. The film also attempts to show the use of T'ai Chi against other styles of wu shu. All in all, a good attempt.

Watch this for the fighting.......2007-02-20

If you like watching martial arts, this is a fun show. Tremendous fight choreography and lots of it. Simplistic but fun plot. A good on to pop in the DVD player when you want to see some good action without having to think too much.

One to definitely pick up for martial arts movie fans!.......2007-01-23

Wow, a real jewel! Be warned though, this is not 'a movie' per se, but a set of scenes chopped out of a chinese TV series and put together. Tai Seng has done this before for two Donnie Yen TV series but this time the commercial trick actually works: plot can be followed rather well and there is tons of action and actually some nice acting.

The coolest thing was the fighting, heck it's a series directed by seminal Yuen Woo Ping! Lots of long shots and a well made version of Game of Death pagoda fight, where Wu Jing rises floors and beats master fighters in each floor. Jackie Wu Jing is so awesome and the opponents kicked butt as well. Felt like a remake of Tai Chi 2 made in, but with fights done BETTER than most Yuen Woo ingP movies of similar style I can remember. And this comes from a big YWP fan. Even the sound effects rocked with big bass ála The Fearless spicing most impact shots. Tons of cool (and wired) stunt falls with people flying all over all the time; always entertaining to see. Camerawork was phenomenal and doubling was done very well. Insane overall quality fight scene wise, at least for me. The best fights definitely catched the notion of 'drama' in aristotelian wise.

But my points go to the damocle's sword fight (the first one with tai chi masta), which is felt one of the most exciting fights I've seen in years, perhaps ever. Tons of intricate taichi, joint locking, long shots and sword interaction. A spectacle if I've ever saw one. A diamond of a match that lacks only in that it had in a couple of reused moves and rather 'normal' ending. Iron Monkey meets, hell, Damoclee battle opera!

Wu Jing acts mostly a goofy yet a ethical boy, a role which seems to fit him exceptionally well here. Not a much of killing in the film either, reminds in that sense old Lau Kar Leung films. The mood is entertaining.

Sadly, no extras for such a brilliant chopjob. Just 5 trailers for a couple of similar films and three for similar TV series chopjobs Tai Seng seems to like doing. With this one I could't recommend this move enough. Yet I'd still would like to see the original series, the plot wasn't a bad one at all. Yet the fighting was absolutely phenomenal and a tribute to people like actors Billy Chow and Wu Jing and of course, the mastermind Yuen Woo Ping. Pick this one now, as local Hong Kong films like Fatal Contact are starting to make Jackie Wu Jing the next major martial arts movie star.

Oh and in case you were wondering, Tai Chi looks absolutely brilliant on the screen when it's done as well as this. Which I think is not going to happen anytime soon.

Where can I find the whole t.v. show. .......2006-05-04

So my friend came over last night and I was going to watch the second half of this movie(show). And this is the first time we really agreed exactly what is going on in a movie. Basically I would describe this is a soap opera, chinese style. And oh yeah, master yuen woo-ping does the action choreography on this soap. So like another reviewer said, if you can stand all the cheapness, you will see some AWESOME martial arts. I had no complaints about the story cause it was only like one minute of talkign at a time and then a fight. And then there is a scene with like 6 fights in a row!! I watched the first half of this and then the second half, and it is obvious which was better. But I have to say that if you are a fan of billy chow or jacky wu, you will be really pleased with this. i think they cut billy's screen time down to like 2 fights, but that was fine because Billy chow NEVER dissapoints. The camera work was excellent as all of woo-ping's stuff is. But there is one scene in particular which stood out for me. You will know what I am talking about when you see it so I will just say, check out the swords scene.

So NOOOOOO special features, I was pretty pissed. The 5.1 sound quality isn't great by any means. It has english dub, so when they introduced lord dong I could switch it over and have a good laugh, but of course the cantonese track is the way to go.

So where can i find the entirety of this tv show and when are we gonna get woo-ping to work on some soap operas here?

Top Notch MARTIAL ART Choreographing!! .......2006-02-02

Tai Chi Master, note this is not the theatrical version with JET LI and Michelle Yeoh. This tv/movie has some amazing choreographing that rivals most of the martial arts on film. One thing that I liked was it had less 'wire fu' than the traditional yuen wo ping movies. The condensed tv program paces very quickly into the action and doesn't stop. Besides the amazing Tai Chi that Jacky Wu displays, he goes into battle with all kinds of masters from various styles including a drunken master (reminds me of how kung fu video games stages are). A must for martial art movie fans!!!! Tai Chi II is also sweet!!!!

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Jet Li Thumbs Up! DMX Thumbs Down!
So so on drama, great action!
Movie Lover
pure action and good comedy...thats about it
Who Knew DMX Could Act?

Cradle 2 the Grave (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Jet Li , DMX , Kelly Hu , Anthony Anderson , and Tom Arnold
Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B00009Q98I
Release Date: 2004-06-01

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The intriguing cross-pollination of rap and kung-fu continues with Cradle 2 the Grave, co-starring high-profile rapper DMX and Hong Kong superstar Jet Li. Master thief Fait (DMX) hits a diamond exhange but comes away with a bag of black gems of mysterious origin. When a crime kingpin steals the gems from Fait, an international arms dealer kidnaps Fait's beloved daughter--and Fait can only get her back with the help of Su (Li), a Taiwanese intelligence agent tracking the gems himself. A summary of the plot doesn't do Cradle 2 the Grave justice; while the basic story elements suggest a dozen generic action flicks, the cast (including Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, and Kelly Hu) has genuine charisma and the movie layers action on top of action to strong effect. All in all, a much more engaging thrill ride than you'd expect. --Bret Fetzer

Description

When his daughter is kidnapped and held in exchange for diamonds, the leader of a crew of highly skilled urban thieves (DMX) forges an unlikely alliance with a Taiwanese Intelligence officer (Jet Li) to rescue her. Their race against the clock to find the precious stones ultimately unravels a plot to distribute a deadly new weapon of war.

DVD Features:
Documentaries:"Ultimate Fighting Champions": Profiles on the martial artists and how they were incorporated in the movie "Choreography of the Camera": includes multi-angle car chases
Featurette:"The Descender Rig": Features camera invention that was made for the movie
Music Video:DMX's "X Gon' Give It to Ya"
Other:2 Hidden Bonuses: "Time Lapse Montage" Behind-the-scenes footage and "Rear Projection" featurette on the subway sequence
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Jet Li Thumbs Up! DMX Thumbs Down!.......2007-08-11

I enjoyed watching this movie, but like most movies of this genre, certain parts left much to be desired. However, I love Jet Li and many of the actors in this movie, and thus I still rate it a 4!
Jet Li is Su, a Taiwanese Intelligence officer who is trying to recover stolen "black diamonds" to bring back to his country. DMX is Tony, who is a master thief, whom steals the black stones from a diamond exchange only to lose them on a subway train trying to save his girlfriend Darryl (Gabrielle Union). The stones eventually wind up recovered by Mr. Chambers (Chi McBride: who does not get any credit at the movie's end?), who hides them in his Club, now run by Odion (Mike Jace from the Shield). Also helping out DMX is his brother, and Tommy ( the great Anthony Anderson)! Anthony is hilarious in this movie! Eventually terrorists led by Ling (Mark Dacascos) and Sona (Kelly Hu) kidnap DMX's daughter to get him to turn over the stones to him. Li and DMX team up to try and recover the stones from Chambers, and then recover DMX's daughter. Tom Arnold has a great role as a comedic arms-dealer, who helps out DMX and Li.
I know some people hated the underground fight scene, but I loved it as it had Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture fighting Jet Li. I wish I could have seen Li bash Tito Ortiz's head in, but unfortunately the director made Tito tough for once in this scene. I kind of smirked when there is a scene of Ortiz defeating Liddell in the cage, which of course never happened in real life!
The chase scene featuring DMX eluding police on an all-terrain vehicle is more comical than exciting. Especially when DMX is hopping from building roof top to roof top!
Jet Li is once again such a great artist to watch. He is so fast and fluid taking out his opponents in this film. The final fight scene between Li and Dacascos is pretty cool, and the finality of the scene would not be a fun way too die! DMX was okay, but I believe he should stick to singing rather than acting or fighting.
Special Features of the DVD:

* Ultimate Fighting Champions: Features the UFC fighters in the film, and how they interacted with Jet Li.
* Choreography of the Camera: features how they used many cameras to film the different angles and scenes of the film, especially the fight scenes.
* DMX video "X Gonna give it to You"
* Cast/Crew
* And the Theatrical trailer of the film. Would have been nice to seen some trailers of other Jet Li films.
Overall an enjoyable action film to watch!

So so on drama, great action!.......2007-03-23

Jet Li and a very familiar supporting cast put on a lackluster story and dialog, but the action somehow makes it all worth it.

Movie Lover.......2007-02-10

Great action movie. Both Jet Li and DMX are enjoyable martial artist performers.

pure action and good comedy...thats about it.......2006-12-01

Not the best Jet Li movie, but Cradle 2 The Grave turned out to be one of the most fun and enjoyable Jet Li movies I have seen, combining lots of varied action and good doses of comedy and humor.

Cradle 2 The Grave has a decent lineup of action stars, including Jet Li, DMX, Mark Dacascos and Kelly Hu. This is the only movie to have a Jet Li vs Mark Dacascos showdown, thanks to fans who voted for the matchup before the movie was created. Mark Dacascos plays a good villain, a lot better in the acting department since his villain days in American Samurai, nearly 10 years earlier. His skills are still great and the fight between Mark and Jet is a great scene that is even and skillful.

The action in Cradle is not limited to fight scenes. There is a great chase scene with DMX on a 3 wheeler, pursued by cops and a coupe of dirt bikes, in and out of buildings and around town it goes. Its a lot more fun than a typical car chase scene. There is also a great scene involving Jet Li against real-life underground cage fighters. The scene in the movie is an illegal underground cage fights arena, and not before long the Jet Li character gets dragged in and ends up kicking all their butts at once.

There is a geat deal of humor spread throughout the movie thanks to Anthony Anderson and Tom Arnold. Personlly, I thought Anthony won the comedy award in this movie, he kept me laughing.

The story to Cradle is eh. Nothing exciting but thats ok cause the rest of the movie does well. Its a great entertaining flick that should still please all.

Who Knew DMX Could Act?.......2006-06-13

I happened to catch this movie on TV. I stopped flipping channels because I saw Jet Li. I thought it was Romeo Must Die but it wasn't. I was pleasantly surprised at DMX's performance as the father whose daughter was kidnapped. He was determined to do what it took to get her back. I got my own copy of this movie and suggest you do the same. It is a good movie with some of the best fight scenes I have seen in awhile.

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