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Summary: WOW...Wong Fei Hong
Review: Yuen Woo-ping's take on Robin Hood, and an un-offical prequel to the "Once Upon a time in China" series, is the best place to start a 'true' Kung-FU collection.
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Summary: Donnie Yen-- King of Kung Fu
Review: It's amazing that this guy gets overlooked as much as he does. He has an outstanding pedigree, and it shows-- he's better and faster than Jet Li! In my book, Donnie Yen is the best kung fu stylist in show business today!That being said, Iron Monkey is one of the better films that I've seen him in. Nice cinematogrpahy that highlights the gorgeous fight scenes, an interesting storyline, and best of all, Donnie Yen featured in over half the scenes-- choreographed by him! There is wirework in the fight scenes, but it does not overshadow them. There isn't any strobe-effects, or a lot of cutaways to make the actors seem quicker than they are.. the fight scenes are dynamic, with some nice camerawork that actually enhances. There are elements of Hong Kong kung fu B movies that work, and the action isn't so ridiculously fast that you can't keep up with it. You can appreciate Donnie Yen's form-- he bases his chroegraphy for his character on the real historical hero-- who studied hung gar. Except for the "Shadow Kick" technique, which has to be seen to be believed. Remember Bruce Lee throwing three fast roundhouse like kicks to Chuck Norris' face in Return of the Dragon, and thinking that was fast? Slow motion, folks. And Donnie gives us the impression of more internal power. Smokin! The basis for this story is Robin Hood in China-- not quite as sappy as old kung fu B movies, not nearly as "revolutionary" in terms of storyline quality as "Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon" or "Hero." But solid. I'd like to see Donnie get features more often. I'd like to see more quality movies that feature kung fu action. Here's a good one.
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Summary: Iron Monkey Rocks!
Review: Okay, I'm behind the times. I'm just now catching "Iron Monkey" and feel pretty much like a Johnny-Come-Lately. I never really cared much for martial arts films but was amazed by Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon". I read a few things about "Iron Monkey" after it was released due to "Crouching Tiger's" success but never got around to seeing it or buying a copy of the dvd. Recently, however, I found the movie at a pre-owned cd/dvd store and purchased it. I'm glad I did because it ranks right up there with "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon". Yuen Woo-ping's chinese take on Robin Hood is done with great style, incredible fight choreography and filled with charming actors and actresses. Yu Rong-gang plays the Iron Monkey and Dr. Yang, a humble doctor that basically practices the same tactics as the Iron Monkey---helping the poor who are sick for free and charging the rich for his help. The rest of the cast is filled with interesting characters such as Dr. Yang's helper and romantic interest, Miss Orchid, and Wong Fei-hung, a young boy who's fighting skills are as remarkable as many adult men. The fight scenes in this film are a pleasure to the eye and well worth the purchase of the dvd alone. If you are a martial arts fan, you will NO DOUBT want this movie in your collection. If you are not a fan, I dare you not to enjoy it!
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Summary: BEST MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE~ PERIOD!
Review: This movie IS the Matrix of Martial Arts movies. Beautiful cinematic shots, amazing lighting and choreography. The story as well is an Asian take on Robin Hood that is well written and performed. Beautiful production.
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Summary: Iron Monkey (dont miss it)in one word WOW!
Review: If you like action packed movies with some laughs added then this is a must for you. Both Donnie Yen and Rongguang Yu are no less than brilliant in this excellent movie. Watching the fight scenes is awesome but only what you expect when directed by such a great director as Yuen Woo Ping.The story is also very interesting (thats if you can concerntrate on it after all the action packed scenes) I have watched it several times and enjoy it more each time I watch it. For anyone out there that has not seen Iron Monkey go and buy it. You will not be sorry.
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Summary: Corny? Cheesy? Or both?!?
Review: I have seen several martial arts movies through the years and Iron Monkey has to be one of the cheesiest movies I have ever seen. The fight scenes are noticeably speed up, the dubbing is absolutely terrible and incredibly corny and the "special powers" (or whatever you call the cheesy flying and humanly impossible punching and kicking ability) is so overused that it becomes laughably absurd. This movie is definitely not up to the standards of Yuen Woo-ping's other movies he has choreographed and wastes the talents of the very talented stars of the movie.
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Summary: Donnie Yen at his best
Review: This movie is good at all points, especially the fighting, but the dub is horrible as usual. All HK movies have to be dubbed for some reason I never understand.
still its a movie worth watching many times. Donnie Yen shows off his great kicking ability with "The Shadowless Kick" and many other great moves as well.
Buy it or rent it if only to watch the fight sequences.
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Summary: SUPER DUPER!
Review: Wow! The action sequences in this are just spectacular. If you haven't seen this, you don't know the fill power of wire action. This is ultimate wire action unleashed. The fight choreographer of this movie also worked on The Matrix and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, so you are probably already familiar with his work. The man is a genius. I have shown this movie to several friends who don't like martial arts movies, but they loved this one. The story is about a Chinese hero, Iron Monkey. He is similar to Robin Hood or Zorro in methodology. He works primarily as a doctor during the day, but at night he whips around town in a sleek black ninja outfit. I think ninja fans would also get a big kick out of this. Well, you just have to see it to believe the power. Pick it up!
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Summary: very compelling and one of Woo-ping yuen's best films yet!!!
Review: iron monkey was very compelling which was very odd, because you would normally pop in a kung fu type movie to just watch
the old style fight scenes, but this was different.
You know what? It must be a Woo-Ping yuen thing.
Because if you compare Jet Li's The enforcer to Jet Li's Black Mask, you se that Black Mask is 100X better because of Woo-ping Yuen. He's probably the best martial arts director out there.
Woo-ping Yuen has also done Fist of legend and Twin warriors with jet li. Besides Buddhist fist ( which wasn't very bad ) all of Woo-ping yuen's films are fantastic. Check em' all out.
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Summary: Best Movie Ever
Review: The movie Iron Monkey was not only one of the best martial arts movies of all time, but one of the best overall movies of all time. Most people haven't seen it because Jackie Chan nor Jet Li is on the front cover; they don't need to be. This movie is better than anything Jet Li ever did, and almost better than anything Jackie Chan ever did (and I say this as a hardcore Jackie Chan fan, and hardcore Jet Li fan). Iron Monkey has, literally, non-stop action. ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER!
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