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The Legend of Drunken Master

The Legend of Drunken Master

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Executives must have been drunk to release this lame DVD
Review: Drunken Master 2 is one of the greatest martial arts films ever, especially given that most of its amazing highlights were done without any special effects, only the determination and skill of Jackie Chan and crew. The Legend of the Drunken Master dvd release represents an edited (slight but for any film purist significant enough) version of the film and most of all features NO original dialogue track, only the typically awful English dub. Hold out, and hopefully someday someone will have enough respect for both the film and target audience to put out a DVD worthy of this movie. For now, avoid Legend of the Drunken Master and find/make a friend who owns a subtitled vhs or laserdisc copy of Drunken Master 2.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Stay away from the Disney DVD
Review: I won't say anything about the movie itself ... just advise people to stay away from this Disney-released DVD (unfortunately they acquired worldwide rights for distribution). Dubbing is extremely poor to the point of being an offense to the buyer. Needless to say, the original (cantonese) audio is not included. The movie's original score has been replaced by a completely new one as well. The hilarious last scene of the movie has been cut completely. Other than that, the transfer is nice (better than other DVD releases) and yes, this DVD is uncropped & anamorphic.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is more like it!
Review: A higher-budget remake of his earlier film, Legend of the Drunken Master has, thankfully, shed the recent Hollywood glitz from the Chan collection. This is what I've been waiting for. Jackie Chan has gone back to his original formula for success, this time with a larger budget. No need to sacrifice style for more $$$ as Hollywood so often wants to do. And now I can see Jackie in his natural element. Lately so much of his work has felt more like watching a duck try to walk. He can do it, but it obviously isn't his prefered method.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Jaw-Dropping Isn't the Word!
Review: I am an avid fan of Jackie Chan's movies, and this is one of my favorites so far- up there with Supercop, Operation Condor, and The Protector (if you can find it).

While the translation and voice-overs may have been lame, I often expect that from foreign films. And while the original score may be missing, and the plot and humor may be corny... you get all the action you could ask for! And that, my friends, is what a Jackie Chan movie is all about.

In fact, I am not even going to tell you what the story is about- Just trust me when I say the fight scenes are well worth the price of admission. The man is insane.

-Also includes an interesting interview.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Jackie Once Again Proves He's A God
Review: This dvd is Drunken Master 2...not drunken master (1979). I have been a big fan of jackie's for quite a while now, and I have to say that this movie is his crowning achievement. It has everything: Great, inventive fight scenes, a decent story line, good acting, and it is absolutely hilarious. And of course the dvd is complete with outtakes. (however, it would be cool if they could have put a few more extras on the dvd)

The style of drunken boxing is well depicted and Jackie is awesome at it. But of course, he is awesome at everything. I have seen about 75% of Jackie's movies and this one is a keeper. If you liked Fearless Hyena and Snake and Crane then you are on the same page as me. Buy this dvd now. trust me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of Jackie's Best!
Review: I thought this movie was great, one of Jackie's best films to date. His stunts were incredible (especially the coal stunt towrds the end of the movie)! Traditionally, voice acting in Jackie's movies can be a bit tedious to listen to, but there is very little dialog in this movie. The movie instead concentrates on the fight sequences and other action stunts instead. If you're looking for action, then this is the Jackie Chan movie you want.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: If it wasn't for the dubbing...
Review: I'm not a huge Jackie Chan fan, but Drunken Master II is one of my favorite Hong Kong movies of all time. The end battle alone is worth the price of admission, Johnny Lo is a great villain, and Andy Lau's cameo at the beginning of the movie is hilarious. Unfortunately, the American release of this film has some of the worst dubbing and translation I've ever seen; the bad voice acting and incoherent writing nearly ruin the film. If you can't find the original, Chinese-language release of this (and I know it is on VHS in America), this DVD is sufficient, but it's nowhere near as entertaining as it would be with the original voices and subtitles. Too bad...this could have been one of the must-buys of the year.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: find another Jackie Chan flick
Review: The fight scenes are pretty good, but the dubbing to English is extremely poor. I enjoy Jackie Chan's movies, but I can't see myself watching this one again.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Essential Jackie Chan
Review: You do not get much better than Druken Master 2. I can not count the times I watched this on a Bronx Bootleg special with impossible to read subtitles. It was so awesome to finally see this film in a remastered edition.

This is simply one of Jackie Chan's best, if you like his stuff you must see this. The fight scenes get better and better as the film goes on.

This is a must buy!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: WOW the craziest china man out there!!!!!
Review: Wow this has got to be one of Jackie Chan's top performances! This peice is NOTHING compared to any of his other works! Only one word to describe this movie and it's FREAKINCRAZY!! If your an alcoholic with a sense of humour this is the movie to watch!!!!!! If your a martial artists with a taste in style this is also the movie! i've never seen anything like it... it's like the chinese version of the Matrix... I'm tellin you it must be the GINSENG heheheh Overall this movie was great... the scenes were always packed with action etc... never a boring scene


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