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Summary: One of the most classic Kung-Fu films
Review: "Last Hurrah for Chivalry" has a large amount of perhaps one of the most lacking concepts in your average Kung-Fu title: character development. The two main characters, Cheung and Green Shirt, have their own personality, their own issues, and their own life story. When they begin to fight the bad guys you know what mettle of men they are and feel for their quests. You can also feel the partnership between them.When I first saw this film I was expecting casual Kung-Fu fair along the lines of the "Wu Tang" titles, but I was pleasantly surprised. The action is well choreographed and almost realistic (with some stylized exceptions), and most of the fighting is sword-play, not chop suey. Sword fighting fanatics take heed! The subtitles for this really helped, too, in clearing up some points that I didn't understand in the English dub. Ever wondered what was written on Prey's fan? Now you do. You also hear the lyrics of the main theme, and it makes all the more sense when you know what the singer is saying. Besides, a film as grand as this really doesn't deserve being dubbed.
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Summary: A John Woo Masterpiece
Review: Amongst the people I know who like martial arts films, there exist several sub categories. Those who like hand-to-hand, those who like weapon fights, those who like mystical touches, those who want continuous fighting - some strange people even enjoy the plot! This film caters for all categories. The characters are rich, the dialogue comprehensible, the choreography exceptionable. Many of the fight scenes have the quality of a films climax to them. One scene in particular (The sword fight with Prey) still sends goosebumps down my spine. If you only buy one Martial arts film, forget Enter the Dragon, buy Last Hurrah for Chivalry.
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Summary: ...Their Kung Fu is Very Good....
Review: Bought the DVD based on AMZN recommendations. First 20 minutes is so bad, it is almost funny (its appears the actors didnt want to hurt each other so they took it slow and easy). Then things pick up, intensifying. Swordplay is one of the best I've seen - exciting as it is long. Must see. The end however reverts and becomes real hokey - you'll know why when you see it. Overall, its pretty awesome and worth it. BUY!
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Summary: Sword Blowout
Review: Flying swords, lots of dead people, semi heroics, stylish villian, impossible kicks, fascinating punches, some blood, unhappy mistresses and very little self conscientiousness...Leads walk and talk with ease, as Woo with his camera is inspiringly one of them. Hurray for so much beauty in a movie with this little artlessness. And so many climaxes..!
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Summary: Wei Pai, will you marry me????
Review: I couldn't imagine seeing a dubbed version of this movie--Damien Lau has the coolest voice. A rather tricky plot--I had to watch it a few times before I understood what was really going on. But once I understood, wow! John Woo makes great use of slow motion--esp in the fight scene of Chang vs Pray. This movie is super action packed--the last 30 minutes are like a huge video game--the 2 heroes progressing from level to level, things getting more difficult and more surprising as they go. Also weird trippy scenes--like when they're running through the flowerbed? And Wei Pai--I don't care how old you are now. You are the cutest man on the face of the earth and I want to marry you!!
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Summary: This is a lesser-known classic!!! :)
Review: I have seen literally 100s of kung-fu movies, and currently own around 50. Among my favorites are Jackie Chan's Drunken Master I, Snake in the Eagle's Shadow & Snake and Crane Arts of Shaolin. Whereas Chan's movies present the absolute best in open-hand fighting (not to be confused with many of Jet Li's phony flying around on strings and sped-up scenes), this movie is the best kung-fu weapons flick I've ever seen. A couple wonderfully silly kung-fu quotes in the movie which are Shatner-esqe ;) "My name is Pray. Because when people touch my sword, I pray when I kill them." "I also have only one rule [in business]... If I want you dead... YOU WILL DIE!" Zakarius
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Summary: My favorite Cantonese film.
Review: I'm no John Woo Fan, but I never get sick of watching this over & over. Good plot, great costumes, an overly suggestive & touching relationship between 2 attractive guys, almost no crappy special effects at all, it's really ammusing at times, & the dubb is actually good,which is in itself a miracle. Other reccomendations:
*Twin Warriors (Jet Li)
*Curse of the Undead Youma (aka Blood Reign)
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Summary: My favorite Cantonese film.
Review: I'm no John Woo Fan, but I never get sick of watching this over & over. Good plot, great costumes, an overly suggestive & touching relationship between 2 attractive guys, almost no crappy special effects at all, it's really ammusing at times, & the dubb is actually good,which is in itself a miracle.Other reccomendations:
*Twin Warriors (Jet Li)
*Curse of the Undead Youma (aka Blood Reign)<anime>
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Summary: John Woo - Pure Kung Fu Theather Style
Review: It's not just another Kung Fu flick. It's John Woo. The stars are the familiar cast of old school Action / Black Belt / Kung Fu Theater shows, but the plot and cinematography are uniquely John Woo. The movie is a must for Kung Fu fans. The swordplay in the movie is not as fluid as in the 90's Kung Fu movies, but the movie still stands out as one of the all time greatest sword-fighting movies. Another, movie I would highly recommend is the Kid With the Golden Arms.
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Summary: John Woo - Pure Kung Fu Theather Style
Review: It's not just another Kung Fu flick. It's John Woo. The stars are the familiar cast of old school Action / Black Belt / Kung Fu Theater shows, but the plot and cinematography are uniquely John Woo. The movie is a must for Kung Fu fans. The swordplay in the movie is not as fluid as in the 90's Kung Fu movies, but the movie still stands out as one of the all time greatest sword-fighting movies. Another, movie I would highly recommend is the Kid With the Golden Arms.
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