Prodigal Son
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Movie Reviews of Prodigal Son
Movie Review: someone owes me an apology
Summary: 4 Stars
Someone owes me an apology because I didn't see this sooner. Probably the white man. I've been in to kung fu for years and had never seen this until yesterday. What up with that? Out of all of Sammo's ground-breaking films, I've never even seen this in a store. I've seen "Iron-Fisted Monk" and "Warriors Two" in the store, but not "The Prodigal Son"? That makes no sense at all. While I like the other two, this one blows them away. It's by no means perfect, but what is?
This movie wastes little time. Yuen Biao is the self-proclaimed town champion, not knowing that all his opponents are bought off by his old man. After getting his tail kicked by a cross-dressing, eyebrowless opera star (Lam Ching Ying, who's excellent), he begs the man to teach him real Wing Chun. The man declines, of course, so Biao joins the opera for the sake of persistence. After the opera troupe is wiped out by hired goons, Lam takes Biao home to teach him, with the aid of Lam's brother (Sammo Hung, who directed and is pretty amazing himself).
The story is really nothing great, but the fight scenes totally are. Absolutely magnificent. You feel every hit, even every block. And talk about fast. The widescreen digital remastering job and optional English dub only makes it that much better. Some things did bother me; like how the slaughter of about 20 dudes seems like no big deal; and how Sammo isn't in this long enough, and doesn't really fight anybody. Those complaints aside, this flick rocks and is a crucial addition to any kung fu collection.
1982. aka: Pull No Punches
Movie Review: Great Gong Fu, Great Actors, Well Written 4.65
Summary: 4 Stars
Its rare that I come across a kung fu movie all my friends can sit down and watch. Although I don't mind the grainy quality and charmingly cheesy dubbings of most ol' gong fu... this copy is really well done; it adds to the movie. Besides good quality, the actors are serious powerhouses and the kung fu par excellence (is that right?). The movie's somewhat predictable plot is pumped up with some old fashion shocking scenes that kung fu should be better known for (if you like these movies- you know what i mean).
Movie Review: i apologize for giving this 1 star
Summary: 4 Stars
The first time i watched this flick i thought it was sorry and gave it 1 star but after seeing all the good reviews i decided to check it again and it looked like a different movie. The fight scenes are awesome. I wish they had a lasted a little longer. This is a great movie and a collectors item maybe a little overrated but still worth buying. I guess i didn't really watch it the first timeMovie Review: Old "Skool" Kung Fu!!
Summary: 3 Stars
My second flick with Yuen Biao, ( Knockabout) and he's o.k!! I enjoyed this one,,,however, I think this flick is grossly over rated!!After really all the great reviews and seeing all the 4 and 5 stars, I was sufficiently convinced it has to be a gem,,,I duly dissagree with that synopsis!! However, it's an acceptable old school kung fu performance,,,the dvd transfer amazing! However, it was Sammo Hung who sold this one for me!!
Movie Review: re:
Summary: 2 Stars
I was hyped to see this movie after reading the reviews, but once again you guys let me down. The fight sceens are not bad but not the best. I think it was an ok movie but i wish i hadnt bought it.