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The Legend of Drunken Master

The Legend of Drunken Master

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best martial-arts movie ever made. Period.
Review: Drunken Master 2's greatest smarts is to stick closely to the source of all martial-arts movies: Chinese folklore and literature. The tone of Chinese literature -- its sense of fun, cultural specificity, kinetic pacing and narrative economy --serves as the model for Drunken Master 2, and it fits like a glove, giving the viewer the perfect environment in which to enjoy Jackie Chan's athleticism and charisma.

And yes, the choreography. Combine director Lau Ka-leung's traditional Chinese fighting techniques and Jackie's knack for speed, and you have the most cinematic fight sequences ever filmed. The climactic battle in the steel factory doesn't contain a single slow-motion shot (the chain-and-shackle of most Hong Kong-produced fight movies), instead giving us exhilirating, uninterrupted sequences of sheer energy mixed with occasional touches of perfectly timed humour that never takes away from the urgency of the conflicts.

Add that to Anita Mui's hilarious comic relief, sumptuous sets, and top-notch music, and you have Jackie Chan's best film ever.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It's actually worth 6 stars out of 5 !!!
Review: This movie really is that good! Not a technical critique from me i'm afraid as i'm new to the genre, but out of the last 10 Chan movies i have seen - this beats EVERY SINGLE ONE with flying colours.

it is very impressive in every aspect and once i've finished writing this i am going to buy a copy!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Truly, Jackie Chan at his best.
Review: Drunken Master 2 is a mixture of Chan's signature comedy as well as some of the most creative fight scenes I have ever seen. Watch for the factory fight scene, it's awesome. As a martial artist I can really appreciate the complex style of drunken kung-fu that chan exhibits. This movie is definintely a must see for Chan fans.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST JACKIE MOVIE EVER
Review: Jackie Chan cant do any better then this. Crazy old school Jackie action returns in this drunken classic. The sheer speed at which all action is done in this movie is amazing. Bienge Drinking and martial arts all wraped up into one movie. This movie dominates over all other old school martial arts movies. Arm the Homeless

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE REBIRTH OF OLD SCHOOL KUNG FU!!!
Review: In this film Jackie Chan takes a break from his usual action/comedy films and returns to the genre that made him the international star that he is today. Set in during the onset of British colonization Chan plays Chinese folk hero Wong Fei Hong. The fights are gratuitous displays of acrobatics, grace and comedy. The final fight sequence will stay in your mind for MONTHS!!! Chan has made this film exhibit A in the argument calling for real martial arts in Hong Kong film as opposed to "wire fu" that is usually the trademark of most "New Wave" kung fu films. Hands down, JACKIE CHAN'S BEST!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is by far the BEST Jackie Chan movie to date!!!
Review: This out does every other movie released to date. The fighting scenes and stunts are by far some of the best done in his movies. Th story and acting is also well done. A MUST see. Fine video to add to one's collection.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST THAT JACKIE CHAN WILL EVER DO!!!!
Review: As a collector of martial arts films of both the "old school" and the "new wave" genres, I can say that Jackie has made this movie exihibit A in the argument for real martial arts in Hong Kong films vs. "wire fu". In this movie Chan debunks the old adage of you can't satify all the people all the time. He gives you stunts, comedy, great choreography, and a story line that should keep any movie nut happy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Best Action Movie Ever Filmed
Review: Clearly both the pinnacle of Hong Kong cinema, Jackie Chan's work, and the best action movie ever filmed. (Its period setting, humor, comedy, and lack of gore make it a good 'date' movie, too.) Like Casablanca, it has a leading actor who is 20 years too old for his role and the movie's actual production was a mismash, but it soars. Many other movies have one or two great action stunts, but this movie is nearly continuous action and predicaments, graced by Chan's humor. His gentle, Chaplinesque hero becomes a martial arts master only when drunk.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE BEST KUNG FU EVER COMMITED TO CELLULOID
Review: I am so glad that Jackie Chan has made this undoubted classic which stands as testament to his martial prowess and is his best film. The acrobatics and Kung Fu are so good that you will think it is all done with camera tricks, but it isn't! This is Chans' legacy and is his foundation for immortality alongside Bruce Lee and Keith Moon.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Simply put, the best martial arts movie ever made.
Review: Nothing will ever compare to this film, it is UNARGUABLY the best martial arts movie ever. In fact, no movie comes even remotely close. Jackie Chan's move to hollywood is unavoidable, and as he is now well over 50 we can assume his best action days are behind him. Order this movie, it is a CRIME to call yourself a fan of flim and not own this in your collection.


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