Powell is refreshingly forthright in his assessment
of kung fu movies and Chinese cinema at large, and he does little to hide his frustration with certain aspects of production.
An interesting feature of the group was their love
of kung fu movies, which they referenced a lot.
A solid cast of comedy actors lend their voices to the supporting characters, including Michael Peña, Kumail Nanjiani, Abbi Jacobson, Zach Woods and Fred Armisen, but the film loses them in the cacophony
of kung fu movie references, colourful action and fitfully funny comic set pieces.
Not exact matches
The world
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Honestly, if you think this is the best
kung fu movie ever made, your brain will explode if you watch Drunken Master the original and there are a lot better
kung fu movies than that, that don't constantly resort to slapstick without a moment
of seriousness.
Say what you will about Tarantino's loving appropriation
of B -
movie tropes, grindhouse thematics, and
kung -
fu culture, but don't be so quick to overlook the second installment's characterization, a cagey evolutionary leap from the frenetic, hack - and - slash avatar development
of Vol.
The
movie is a distillation
of the countless grind house
kung -
fu movies Tarantino has absorbed, and which he loves beyond all reason.
Stylistically, both the characters and the action sequences (under the direction
of Jennifer Yuh Nelson) have been pushed further, incorporating elements
of traditional Chinese folk art with
kung fu movie posters and flashes
of glittery Japanese animation.
In DreamWorks» enjoyable, largely unsentimental 2008 animated
movie, Jack Black lent his voice to Po, a roly - poly, medieval panda who works in his adopted father's noodle restaurant and through his passion for
kung fu becomes the new Dragon Warrior
of his Chinese valley.
In fact, so much has been lifted by future films and other forms
of media, that when one looks back at it from a modern perspective, it seems like just another typical
kung fu movie, rather unfairly.
Of the
movie references, no genre is more popular than the gangster
movie (the most popular non-gangster
movie references are probably The Matrix, Star Wars and, thanks mainly to the Wu - Tang Clan, various
kung fu movies).
You know how I just mentioned that we got a whoooole lot
of terribly dubbed
kung -
fu movies 40 years ago?
John Woo, for example — who Chan last worked with more than 30 years ago, when both were doing cheap
kung -
fu movies — is an old hand at this kind
of neo noir.
The influence on those later films is obvious, as Wong and his longtime cinematographer Christopher Doyle apply the techniques
of Chinese art
movies to a
kung fu epic.
There's too many to list in detail here, some
of the highlights are a great Woody Allen Collection, all 3 kung fu art movies (Crouching Tiger, Hero and House Of Flying Daggers), the extended Return of The King (completing my collection), the complete Alien collection, and the first two seasons of Newsradi
of the highlights are a great Woody Allen Collection, all 3
kung fu art
movies (Crouching Tiger, Hero and House
Of Flying Daggers), the extended Return of The King (completing my collection), the complete Alien collection, and the first two seasons of Newsradi
Of Flying Daggers), the extended Return
of The King (completing my collection), the complete Alien collection, and the first two seasons of Newsradi
of The King (completing my collection), the complete Alien collection, and the first two seasons
of Newsradi
of Newsradio.
Generally considered the best
of the 90s
kung fu movies, though I prefer a Jet Li's The Legend
of Fong Sai - yuk.
The Yuen is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, one
of two collaborations between Yuen, his father Yuen Siu - tien and Jackie Chan from 1978 (the other being the first Drunken Master, and yes, it sure would have made a lot more sense to play that one before Drunken Master II, as both
of these Chan
movies are playing on Friday) that revolutionized the
kung fu film and rocketed Chan to superstardom.
It follows the same basic plot
of any misfit sports
movie, From The Longest Yard to The Bad News Bears to Victory, only this time with soccer and special effects type
kung fu.
After the success
of the visually stunning and critically acclaimed Hero, one can only expect great things to come from the mind
of writer - director Zhang Yimou, after raising the bar for
kung fu movies seeking mainstream acceptance in theaters in the United States, and worldwide.
Would these were the only elements leading up to the battle — warring philosophical schools
of fighting are all any
kung fu movie has ever needed — but there's this white guy from Indiana we must endure.
Most
of the fighters look like extras in a
kung fu movie, which isn't a bad thing necessarily, but it's hardly a unique and interesting look for a fighting game.
Each
of the interactions between these two
kung fu movie icons is gold, and with nary a punch or kick between them.
An animated
movie about a panda bear who masters the martial art
of kung fu has obviously been popular enough to spark a successful franchise.
At times it looked like we were in some sort
of kung -
fu action
movie as we defeated the strange creatures
of Phantasy Star; what's up with all the chick - like things anyway?
The
movie also tells the stories
of other
kung fu masters in that chaotic and poetic era.
But the story's fundamentals are solid, and the battles between this village
of kung fu experts and an army
of 19th century technophiles are so good that the inevitable sequel (already in the works) will be welcome, as will the future martial arts
movies that Taichi Zero might inspire.
He sets the stage for Mayhem by showing us how the oppressive world
of big business runs, piece by piece, and sets about dismantling it using tropes from scary
movies, video games,
kung fu films and workplace sitcoms.
If you love
kung -
fu, karate, and other types
of martial arts films, then this is the
movie you have to see.
There was no expectations surrounding the film, at least no more than any other run
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Still, families
of younger children (or those prone to mimicking
movies) need to be aware that the
kung fu moves are almost constant in this script, with characters being kicked, punched, singed by flames and pushed down stairs.
As directed by Guillermo Del Toro (Mimic and The Devil's Backbone) the action jumps back and forth between liquid, lickety - split
kung fu to the industry standard quick - cut shaky cam, and it's all lifted from other
movies (Dawn
of the Dead, mostly).
Watch these 10 specific
movie kung -
fu fights — landmarks in their respective eras and as enduring pieces
of painstakingly realized, elaborate entertainment.
RZA: Live From The 36th Chamber was unfortunately dropped from the Fantastic Fest lineup due to a scheduling conflict, but thanks to a friend I was able to procure tickets to a show at The Paramount and it was an unbelievable, once - in - a-lifetime experience — an incredible way to watch the greatest
kung fu movie of all - time.
he fact that it's a kick - ass
kung fu movie inspired by the real life event
of Bruce Lee's challenge match against Wong Jack Man.
Plus, having worked in the action
movie industry in Hong Kong for the last 15 years as both an actor and martial arts choreographer on over 35 film and television productions afforded me not only the skill set to confidently film a
kung fu movie, I have also worked with many people who were close with Bruce and shared with me many
of their anecdotes.
It's straight out
of a»70s - era
kung fu movie, and so appropriate to the story it's telling.
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Action - packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere
of great
kung -
fu movies of 70s — all this makes 9 Monkeys
of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan
of really hardcore brawlers.
The background
of the menu screens immediately sets the comedic tone as a variety
of objects are unexpectedly thrown at a gardener, while ancient scrolls and lettering adorn the menus in the foreground, alongside a classic
kung -
fu movie style film grain.
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Pirate101 can be quite the charmer with its polished visuals, from the authentic pirate costumes to the
kung -
fu action sequences when a character hits a critical blow to the memorable quest NPCs that could have been plucked from the zany Pirates
of the Caribbean
movies.»
KickBeat is a rhythm game wearing the skin
of an 80's or 90's
kung -
fu action
movie.
It's a must for
kung -
fu movie lovers and fighting game fans, but also appeals to the modern sensibility
of gamers in general.
You know that pervading sense
of rush you get when you watch a well - made
kung -
fu movie?
The experience condenses a
movie trope, in melodramatic
kung -
fu scenes, and gives you control over all
of the excitement with nary a learning curve.
You play as a
kung fu actor (
of your choice) who is looking for his / her break into the
movie business, and throughout the game it's your job to beat ninjas to make scenes for a
movie.
Action - packed battles, user friendly controls and incredible atmosphere
of great
kung -
fu movies of 70s — all
of this makes 9 Monkeys
of Shaolin a perfect choice for every true fan
of really hardcore brawlers.
He once purchased a copy
of the
kung -
fu movie Survival
of a Dragon only to find that the VHS contained in the packaging was, in fact, the
He once purchased a copy
of the
kung -
fu movie Survival
of a Dragon only to find that the VHS contained in the packaging was, in fact, the «z - grade» «martial arts» «
movie» Ninja Empire directed by the notorious Godfrey Ho.