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Summary: Worthwhile Movie, but Poor Transfer to DVD
Review: After watching Jimmy Wang Yu in "Blood of the Dragon," I couldn't pass this one up. My chief gripe is that the transfer to (Platinum Disc) DVD is very poor: the film is very dark and, consequently, dim and often featureless. (I was misled by Platinum's claim on the cover case that the film was "Digitally Mastered," mistakenly thinking I would see a clean, clear, restored print. No such luck!) Wang's character has a real attitude, and rubs elbows with some other interesting supporting characters, adding some arresting twists to an otherwise "stock" revenge plot. The action sequences are frequent and, for the most part, worthwhile. Although I thought the final fight scene was a bit drawn out (like an old American western fight scene), repetitive and bordering on the tedious; and, frankly, not all that satisfying. I liked Jimmy Wang Yu in this film, but not as much as I liked him in Blood of the Dragon. I would award Screaming Ninja 4 stars, if the picture quality were better. As-is, however, second shelf status.
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Summary: Worthwhile Movie, but Poor Transfer to DVD
Review: After watching Jimmy Wang Yu in "Blood of the Dragon," I couldn't pass this one up. My chief gripe is that the transfer to (Platinum Disc) DVD is very poor: the film is very dark and, consequently, dim and often featureless. (I was misled by Platinum's claim on the cover case that the film was "Digitally Mastered," mistakenly thinking I would see a clean, clear, restored print. No such luck!) Wang's character has a real attitude, and rubs elbows with some other interesting supporting characters, adding some arresting twists to an otherwise "stock" revenge plot. The action sequences are frequent and, for the most part, worthwhile. Although I thought the final fight scene was a bit drawn out (like an old American western fight scene), repetitive and bordering on the tedious; and, frankly, not all that satisfying. I liked Jimmy Wang Yu in this film, but not as much as I liked him in Blood of the Dragon. I would award Screaming Ninja 4 stars, if the picture quality were better. As-is, however, second shelf status.
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Summary: An Excellent 70's Martial Arts Film!!Jimmy Wang-Yu Rules!!
Review: Jimmy Wang Yu(King of Boxing) rules in this 1973 film that was so rare that it incorporated the star's name in the title.One of the few such films was Screaming Tiger which was also known under other titles such as Screaming Ninja and several others.The Movie is set in early 1900's China.Essentially playing an extension of himself,Wang Yu spends much of his time defending himself against evil martial-arts masters.He also tries to make sense of a tragic incident from his past.The cast under the direction of Jian Lung includes Jimmy Wang Yu,Zhang Qing-Qing,Kang Hai,Zi Lan,Lung Fei,Lu Ping and Wei Chao-Rui which makes this an excellent Matial Arts Film that's very well worth watching!!
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Summary: Wang Yu Rules!!
Review: This DVD is well worth it's price. Conventional plot. Chinese guy sets out on revenge against the Japanese who killed his family in China. If you like movies where one guy fights fifteen guys at once then this is the movie for you.
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Summary: Indulge your craving for martial arts movies
Review: This DVD is well worth it's price. Conventional plot. Chinese guy sets out on revenge against the Japanese who killed his family in China. If you like movies where one guy fights fifteen guys at once then this is the movie for you.
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Summary: Wang Yu Rules!!
Review: Wang Yu Rules rules in this martial arts movie set in early 1900's China.It's a must see with good style and good fights!!
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