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Operation Condor 2: The Armour of the Gods

Operation Condor 2: The Armour of the Gods

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Too bad about the treatment...
Review: ...Having seen both the original cantonese version, as well as this english version...I am dissapointed to say the least.
While it's good that HK movies are recently getting more respect then before....the way the US producers handle the material is, to me as a fan, quite offensive...
This being one of Jackie's best movies...it's sad to see this movie relased only as an english version, without the original language track available...worst of all though....the dubbing is awfull...
This isn't the way these movies should be released if the producers want them to get a fan-following...
the DVD also hold NO extra's WHAT-SO-EVER...
While this is originally a very good movie...it's sad to see the producers are just out to make a quick buck on the recent popularity of HK movies while totally disrespecting the original movie and it's huge fan-base...by giving them a lousy dubbed DVD-version instead of giving it a decent DVD release it deserves...
If the DVD wasn't this bad and had the original language...I would have rated this movie 4 out of 5...

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Chan Tributes Indiana Jones in his own style.
Review: An adventious archecologist (Jackie Chan) agress to secure the mysical "Armour of God". Since the baddies have kidnapped his ex-girlfriend (Rosamund Kwan), in the same time, he goes to rescue her.

Directed by Actor:Jackie Chan (Who Am i ?) made This is a Prequel to Opearation Condor, which is full of Action and Humor. Directed by Actor:Jackie Chan makes this film in High Standards and the Action Scenes are Phenomenal. Great Fun. Grade:B+.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: No original language.
Review: An entertaining film, but this DVD would have been much improved if it would have featured the original Cantonese language track.

Release in the US after "Operation Condor," Armor of God actually was made before Operation Condor, and was relased to the rest of the world before Operation Condor.

Jackie turns in an entertaining performance as the Asian Hawk, and while Operation Condor is bigger and better, this film is fun also.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Armour Of God
Review: Contrary to what the title says, and you think, this isn't a sequel OR a prequel. This is "Armour Of God" and was made before the sequel, "Operation Condor", and the US distributors got the name wrong.
This is the film that almost cost Jackie his life while doing a "simple" stunt that went tragically wrong, which you will see in the out-takes.
A great action film, and many people's favourite Jackie Chan film.
Recommended.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Nice Re-release
Review: Excellent film, miles better in Cantonese though. one thing this is actually the prequel to what they have called the Armour of God. think about how can this be a sequel to a film from the 90's when it was made in the mid 80's? a lot better than the sqeuel.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the best
Review: Got to be one of the best Jackie Chan movies for action, if you like just one of his films and it ain't this one get it bought.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: 2nd verse same as the first?
Review: Hold everything! If you are planning to watch Operation Condor 2 and Operation Condor back to back, heed my warning.

This is actually the original OC. The movie labeled Operation Condor is actually the sequel to this film. This film was originally called simply The Armour of the Gods. Operation Condor was the follow up. you can tell that this film is older looking and Jackie looks younger. US marketing genius at its best. Since OC was released in the US first they had to make the original the sequel, duh?!

As for the film itself, the action is few and far between. Aside from the first escape form the natives Jackie doesnt show off his skills again until near the end of the movie. These scene however are spectacular.

He takes on a very unholy horde of monks and a group of amazons that has to be seen to be believed. All in all a solid Jackie Chan flick and well worth it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Better Version
Review: I believe this one is better than Hong Kong version because...
1. Dubbed by Jackie himself
2. Ending theme song is "High upon High" (by Jackie)
Although some scenes are missing and some dialogue are different from original one, this one, as an English version, is worth to have it. Enjoy!

(Picture Quality:4, Audio Quality:3)

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: I still prefer " Wheels on Meals "
Review: I wasn't a fan of Jackie Chan or action films, some of them are pretty good, though. The only reason I see it might because of Lola Forner. Along with " Wheels.... " are the only two films I know she's in. And she's only supporting role here, doesn't has much to do and disappear midway, since then, the story drag and went downhill, hold on to Jackie's fight scenes only. And the ending cheesy and unbelievable. I don't care about Alan and his girlfriend. Want some fun? The gay waiter is impressive.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Don't buy this version - it's a disgrace!
Review: If you are looking for the definitive version of this film, go for the pal region 2 disc.
It's far superior to the US version. It's uncut and has both English and Cantonese soundtracks in Dolby Digital 5.1.
Called "Armour of God", released by Hong Kong Legends ( They do a whole load of films uncut).
So save your cash and import this.


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