The Legend of Drunken Master

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Summary: Best Chan Action Yet
Review: I came across the movie quite by accident, and having nothing better to do for a couple of hours began watching this movie. While a fan of Chan, I didn't expect much of this movie. BUT....it was actually one of the better one's I've seen! Jackie is incredible in the action sequences, far better than any other I've seen. And the comedic timing of his step-mother made me watch it a second time to catch some of the one-liners I missed the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.

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Summary: ooo....aaa...eee...I'm o.k.
Review: I have just had the pleasure of watching "Legend of a drunken Master." Jackie Chan and all envolved literally scorched the fight scenes of the Matrix. I felt myself jumping and jerking in my seat, getting the humorous and adrenaline soaked emotion radiating off of this film's surface. It is just plain awesome. It is dubbed in English, what do you expect! You have no time to read lines between the action sequences! L.O.A.D.M just gave me the heartiest experience I have gotten out of a film in quite a while, in light of the dribble Jeepers Creepers that I had to sit through recently.
The action hardly takes a breath, and you can tell that Chan has to "tone-down" when doing American films, because he is down right fast and jerky. This movie proves it! Watch Bruce Lee, then watch Jackie...who's faster?
Chan uses an endless amount of instrument's, whatever he can get his hand's on, in jovial and powerful act's of martial art's rhythm.
The cast surrounding him stand's their ground and remain's close to his fighting standard's. Even the extra's that are merely there to be beaten up, and we're talking hundreds of them.
This sequal to "Drunken Master" is definately one of, if not the, best Jackie Chan has to offer.

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Summary: Possibly the best martial arts movie?
Review: Honestly, this is the best jakie chan movie ever. the only thing i can say is that it's almost as if jackie decided one day,"Hey, i always get beat up on in my movies now i need to make a movie where i kick some butt." you haven't seen martial arts until you watch this movie a couple of times.

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Summary: I am heatbroken!
Review: I was extremely sorrowful to watch the legend of drunken master. One of the best Jackie Chan's movies was ruined brutally. The dubbing betrayed the original meaning and made it so ridiculous. The stepmother in the original movie is a hilarious but righteous and kindhearted woman, but she became annoying after the damn dubbing. Some parts of the movie are robbed away from the original movie. The worst thing that I can't tolerate is that they changed the musical score during the fightings. It makes the movie like meaningless mortal combat.

I love the original drunken master II, and I want to kick the butt of whoever came out with this damn "The legend of drunken master".

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Summary: Amazing action
Review: Some reviewers on this page have decried the fact that this dubbed and cut version is not the equal of the original. I have no doubt that this is true; I, too, would prefer to see the original version. Maybe someday I will. That said, I still think that the version that was released in the US is hugely entertaining with some of the fastest, most furious fight scenes that I have ever seen. The climactic battle between Chan and a whirlwind kick-fighter is absolutely amazing.

It's also interesting on a cultural level. I happened to be reading Jonathan Spence's "The Search for Modern China" when I saw this film and was intrigued to see how China's justifiable anger toward both the pillaging of its culture and the way it was taken advantage of by the Great Powers of the 19th and early 20th centuries is manifested in its popular culture. Recommended.

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Summary: Absolut Jackie Chan
Review: I've loved Chan's humorous and carefree exhibition of martial arts, even in movies where everthing else suffered. It's a rare gift to garner laughs during fight scenes. In this move, Chan is at his best, using a fighting style that highlights the humor of his art. The stunts and choreography are amazing. Even if it is dubbed and censored, this movie is not to be missed if you enjoy Chan's antics. Once you've finished chuckling, though, consider the issues raised by the movie. Cultural appropriation did not die when the Chinese kicked the British out. It continues now in more subtle forms than ex-missionaries decorating their rooms with the cultural treasures of those they evangelicized. Consider the New Age appropriation of Native American rites, songs, and sacred objects. Look at the commercialization of Anarchism by Earthlink and the Gap. (If you'd like to discuss this review, please drop me an email by clicking on the "about me" link above. Thanks!)

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Summary: 5 stars for the original film-not some dubbed imitator
Review: Most HK movies come to America dubbed, which is a real shame. The dubbed version of "Fist of Legend" has the character's saying things in it that were never remotely hinted at in the original subtitled version. This movie, in its original form, is Jackie Chan's greatest film. It goes to show that Jackie can choreograph with the best of them...when he's not worrying about doing some ridiculous stunt. Hilarious and at the same time action filled, some of the best Wu Shu I've ever seen in this movie. The crazy kicker at the end of the film is actually Jackie's bodyguard...now we see why he's a bodyguard. Ti Lung as the father and Anita Mui as the step mother put in very good performances, as well. ....

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Summary: Why break something that doesn't need fixing?
Review: Drunken Master II is a lot of fun, and showcases Chan teaming up with one of the Shaw Brothers' finest filmakers.

Shame someone saw fit to give it a lousey re-dub and drop what was a very engaging original score.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has proven that there is much more than a marginal market for Hong Kong cinema in it's original form - so how about a release for the REAL cut of Drunken Master II, instead of this altered version?

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Summary: Drunken Master Entertains
Review: Jackie Chan is fabulous. You will be amazed by his gravity-defying martial arts and stunt skills (he really was on fire for a scene!) The "drunken master" idea becomes clearer as the movie progresses. The actress who plays his step-mother is hilarious! If you enjoy martial arts mixed with comedy, this is sure to please. The DVD edition includes bloopers, which are even funnier than the movie.

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Summary: Not Bad for an English Dubbed
Review: The storyline is pretty simple. Wong Fei Hong battles against foreigners who are trying to steal artifacts from China. The Chinese version is actually called Drunken Master 2. The ending is cut out because the American distributor felt that the ending was inapproriate.

Overall, this movie was excellent. The fight scenes were amazing. Anita Mui is hilarious in this movie. I'd give this 5 stars if they didn't cut out the last 8 minutes or so.