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Movie Reviews of Drunken Master
Movie Review: The Original Drunken Master!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The original Drunken Master finally arrives on dvd in all its glory. With an Anaphormic widescreen format this version can't miss. I actually give this release 4 1/2 stars due to a couple minor problems I find with the dvd. Fisrt off, JC's voice dubbing is absolutely criminal. It's terrible dubbing at it's worst. (I know most of you kung-fu fans like the original languages, but there are some of us who like to watch the movie in English!) Also, I found the audio to be a little on the poor side. Even for a kung-fu movie. It wasn't terrible, but not as good as my many other kung-fu dvd releases. As far as the movie goes, it's simply top drawer. JC is in excellent form here, drunken fist and without drunken fist. Good kung-fu from all players. Especially JC's eight drunken gods and Si Ho (the drunken teacher). Also, some interesting snake and crane from JC in the beginning. Overall, this is a must have for any fan of kung-fu or JC. Constant action, great fight choreography, decent story and great Jackie slapstick comedy. Don't let this one go!
Movie Review: Chomping at the bit!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just can't wait for this DVD! As I'm writing this review, I still have to wait 2 months for its release. I'm hoping it's a Columbia Tri-Star DVD, after the bang-up job they did with "Fearless Hyena." I'm hoping for the remastered widescreen transfer this classic deserves, as opposed to the ... Front Row release I've had to do with for the last 2 years. For those who don't know, this was Jackie Chan's breakout movie, choreographed and directed by Yuen Wu Ping, known to the majority of Western audiences through "The Matrix," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and "Iron Monkey." Also, it's the predecessor to what we know in the US as "The Legend of Drunken Master," which is actually the second part of a trilogy. I also hope that this DVD includes the original language track, as the Columbia releases of "Fearless Hyena" parts 1 and 2 did. If these hopes don't come to fruition, and this isn't a Columbia DVD, then this review will look pretty dated and stupid. Maybe then a distributor will wise up and give this great flick the respect it deserves.Movie Review: One of the greatest films ever made - with a Drunken twist
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't that cheesy updated Legend of the Drunken Master also starring Jackie Chan. This is the old school epic one that blows almost every other kung fu movie made in that era. Its a cornerstone in kung fu flicks with The 5 Deadly Venoms and Enter the Dragon. But where as the 2 that I mentioned are serious in tone, Drunken Master is a epic slapstick kung fu comedy. Jacky plays a trouble making brat and is punished by his dad to be taught by his uncle who is Simon Yuen(Drunken Master). However he is adamant at first but when he comes across a badass named Thunderleg played by Hwang Jang Lee who wipes the floor with him, he makes his promise to learn the Drunken Fist. I won't ruin the rest but this movie goes on with some of the funniest and most epic fight scenes. Directed by Simon Yuen's son Yuen Woo Ping you know that this movie is an instant classic. Don't be fooled by what others said about this old school movie. The picture is great and the remastering is a nice job, so get this movie in your collection ASAP !!!Movie Review: One Of Jackie's All Time Best
Summary: 5 Stars
I have not seen the DVD and I cannot say anything about this version. I have seen the original VHS with Cantonese audio, Mandarin and English Subtitles, and LBX.This was one of Jackie Chan's very early films but it still holds up today due to Jackie's amazing abilities!
Wong Fei - Hung is a much beloved character in Chinese cinema but Jackie takes a bold step in showing the young Fei - Hung as a mischevious and reluctant Kung Fu student at his father's school.This is pure Jackie! The training scenes are some of the best ever filmed. And Jackie is at his absolute best! The fight scenes are simply incredible! Sifu teaches Fei - Hung the drunken boxing style of Kung Fu. The end fight scene is amazing and astounding!
You MUST see this movie!!! A must for those who enjoy Gong Fu as well as Chan fans! This is a 5+ film!
Movie Review: Jackie Chan at his best...
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie along with its sequal and the Police Story series are Jackie Chan's finest work....
The only problem with this dvd is the audio problems...The visuals are perfectly fine. I actually prefer this movie over the sequal and it ranks number one on my all time favorite Chan Films...
Ive seen over 30 of his Movies and If I had to make a top 10 list It would go something like this:
1.Drunken Master
2.Police Story
3.Drunken Master 2(Legend of)
4.Black Dragon(Miracles)
5.The Young Master
6.Dragons Forever
7.Police Story 2
8.Operation Condor
9.Project A
10.Police Story 3 : SuperCop
other good ones include: Who am I,New Police Story,Wheels on Meals,Winners and Sinners,Project A2,Snake in Eagles Shadow,Fearless Hyena.