The Storm Riders

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Summary: I WASN'T VERY IMPRESSED
Review: This movie about the popular comic strip is very boring. If Sonny Chiba wasn't in it, the whole thing would be a waste of time! There isn't any real martial arts in this movie. Only that stupid Crouching Tiger flying around stuff.

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Summary: Pure Fantasy, Gotta Love It!
Review: Storm Riders is a nearly perfect chinese fantasy movie! If you are thinking, maybe another Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, you are not even close. I am not at all saying that if you like C.T.H.D. you won't like this, they are just two very different movies. Along with some high-wire acts, Storm Riders combines great visual effects with exciting and original sword play. The sword fighting along with some hand to hand action is purely of the fantasy kind consisting of swords throwing huge waves of energy out from them to whirlwind kicks and manipulating liquid to be used as a weapon. There is also real fighting mixed in there to keep you from saying this is too much.

Sounds a bit out there, doesn't it. You must know that this film is based on a comic book. The story is of two young boys who are raised and ruled by the man who killed their parents and grow up to become martial arts masters. Filled with a ton of action, this tale is of loyalty, love, and revenge. The movie slows down a few times, but only to add to the depth of the story, then right back into another gravity-defying brawl. The acting is much better than I anticipated and is probably the best I have seen Ekin Cheng perform.

The movie is in widescreen but not anamorphic. Excellent film quality and sound(DTS/Dolby Digital) help this movie really come to life. You will have to read subtitles but they are done very well. There are no extensive lines that will cause you to have to speed read.

If you have an open mind when it comes to fantasy you will surely enjoy this one. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed and must recommend checking this out.



Rating:
Summary: Good film, bad reviews
Review: I can't believe the ridiculous reviews Im seeing here! This is NOT for "crouching tiger" fans, as there is only ONE crouching tiger! This is NOT like Street Fighter?!?!?!? jeez people....this is a unique classic film that is based on chinese folk heroes. The film is very good as the characters control elements like earth, wind and water etc. The film is a magical fantasy film that is not to be missed! It has good effects but too many people go to the movies to see effects! Go to see a good movie with a good story and the effects are an enhancement not the main core of the show people!

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Summary: DONT BUY THIS MOVIE SAVE MONEY
Review: this movie sucks badly the special effests are (...)hell. its a waiste of time watching this (...)movie, it sounds like a kung fu movie but its not, if you are a fan of traditional kung fu movies dont buy this there is NO i repeat NO KUNG FU IN THIS MOVIE all ekin cheng movies are gay exept maybe a man called hero. THIS MOVIE SUCKS!

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Summary: One of the best out there
Review: For fans looking for more "Crouching Tiger" like movies, this one is the best you will find. Traditional samurai story with plenty of action wire-fighting scenes. I have a huge collection of samurai films and next to Bichunmoo, this one is number 1.
Rent-Yes
Buy-Yes