Magnificent Butcher
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Movie Reviews of Magnificent Butcher
Movie Review: The Word "Magnificent" Could Not Be Used Any Better
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! You will find yourself thinking this quite often as you watch this great movie. I bought this without having seen it before based on some of these reviews and seeing it on some listmania lists as a great kung fu film. This was also the first Sammo Hung movie I had ever seen. I could not be more satisfied. I admit I was a bit skeptical, but after the first half hour I was thinking of how I had really scored with this one.
First off, Sammo Hung blew me away! I had no idea how quick, agile, and fast he was. His kung fu is flawless. Well, Yuen Woo-Ping doing the choreography certainly helps. Sammo does around six different styles himself and the other actors throw in about six more. Some unique ones are monkey pole and wild cat styles. There are plenty of fight scenes to keep the pace of the film high and always moving (probably one every ten minutes, sometimes even sooner). This movie also has good comedy for an old kung fu flick, not just silliness. The story of the movie is basic but still good. It is about how butcher Wing(Sammo Hung) gets into trouble when his master, Wong Fei Hung, is away and he must deal with it on his own. He is framed for a crime and must prove his innocence while trying to constantly defend himself from attempts on his life.
Well, the movie has no flaws so how about the DVD itself you ask. It's perfect. This is an extremely good digital transfer of the film. I am speaking of the Fox/Fortune Star version. I do not know about the HK version. The sound is excellent, Dolby 5.1 with no background noise at all(the english dubbed version that is). The voices for the dubbing are still the old original ones but they have a high sound quality. And contrary to another reviewer's statement, the picture IS in anamorphic widescreen(enhanced). Maybe they were referring to the original chinese DVD. Nearly all of Fox/Fortune Star DVDs are in anamorphic widescreen. Some other Fortune Star recommendations are Jackie Chan's The Young Master, The Prodigal Son or Knockabout both starring Yuen Biao, In The Line Of Duty 4 starring Donnie Yen and Cynthia Khan, and The Duel to the Death.
If you are still questioning yourself whether to buy this or not I will help you out, Buy Magnificent Butcher, It Is Awesome!
Movie Review: ONE OF THE GREATEST .....
Summary: 5 Stars
great storyline and great action. One of sammo hungs first movies , and this was before prodigal son .Sammo had films like warroirs two also classic under his belt.
The cast =9.5/10 sammo hung ,yuen biao , kwang tak hing , lam ching ying ,
The plot 8/10
rival schools ,go head to head due to accidental trouble cuased by butcher wing[sammo hung]
sammo gets framed for murder ...and that gives much more serious action
it is a comedy and seriuos film. Which combines greatly.
action = 10/10
yuen wo ping people.....one of the greatest fight cheoraphers in martial art history. Also note , matrix, kill bill ect
Do yourself a favour and buy this.
Movie Review: great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
How could anyone not love butcher Wing? This movie has it all! Great action, plot, acting... nothing is lacking. Fight scenes are among the best ever filmed. Gets better each time you watch it. Very inspiring. A truly fun film. Definitely a classic. Along with the great and diverse range of fighting skills exhibited here, this movie is unusually funny. Not corny but really funny. The humor in this movie makes it unique in comparison to other flicks of its genre. Very entertaining. You will lose track of time and space while watching this one.Movie Review: Magnificient Kung Fu Movie for anyone interested in Kung Fu films
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is very Awesome! The previous reviewers I agree with their opinions about the movie. If the movie has a very positive rating then that's means you should consider purchasing it. I am a fan of Kung Fu and Yuen Woo Ping films. I gurantee anyone who loves Kung Fu movies, will especially love this film.
Movie Review: one of the greatest
Summary: 5 Stars
If someone where to ask me to name my top ten martial arts films this would would for sure be in there.From Yuen Woo Ping this is one of his greatest with jaw dropping fight scenes with star Sammo Hung AND OTHERS including a great video transfer .Add that all up and you get one of the few greats!