The Legend of Drunken Master
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Movie Reviews of The Legend of Drunken Master
Movie Review: By FAR the best Jackie Chan movie ever...
Summary: 4 Stars
..but NOT the best kung fu movie ever, not even close (check out some of my other reviews for some kung fu movies that are superior to this one).
The TRUE title of this film is Drunken Master 2 (US distributors just love to change the names of chinese kung fu movies). While it is great to be able to see this film in the US, this DVD release is a TRAVESTY. There is no original language track to watch with english subtitles, only a TERRIBLE english dub. The ending has been cut, so that this version of the film ends so abrubtly it will leave you wondering what the heck just happened. A new score has also been added. Miramax is a company that takes great delight in chopping up foreign films for US release because they feel Americans are far too stupid to understand non-American concepts or humor. Harvey Weinstein SUCKS, plain and simple; thank god they got rid of him! However, unless you have access to Hong Kong DVDs (where you may obtain the complete version of Drunken Master 2), you are stuck with this DVD for now. Still, this is a great film, and really showcase Jackie's talents.
The fight choreography is most impressive, with the emphasis of course on acrobatics and comedy (this is a Jackie movie, after all). The story is particularly good for a kung fu movie, and will hold your interest throughout. I highly recommend this film to any kung fu or Jackie Chan fan.
As a service to anyone reading this, I will tell you the ending that was cut (and was judged too insensitive for you, a 'dumb American', to handle): *SPOILER ALERT*!!!!
As Wong Fei Hung's parents stand at the podium, the crowd is wondering where Fei Hung is. His parents say he is recovering from his fight. They then go back home. Upon opening the door, we see Fei Hung (Jackie) with a 'retarded' look on his face as he practices kung fu. They even say 'He's retarded!' See, during the end fight he drank so much gasoline it made him retarded. A typically lame Chinese slapstick humor moment, its not intended to be taken seriously. It most certainly is NOT offensive, and Harvey Weinstein should have his head examined. Now you know the real ending!
Movie Review: Best Jackie Chan movie! Pure Action!
Summary: 5 Stars
I own this on dvd and I'm very impressed with this flick. The fighting is so raw and fast paced, I would give Jackie a award for this one cause its one of his best. My favorite part is when he and that soviet guy fight all those dudes in the restraunt, that was so cool and the fight at the end that lasted about 20 minutes, that was the best. Jackie sure did take a lot of pain in this to give us entertainment. This movie fits in the top 10 of my fav JC movies, please buy this movie if you haven't seen it!
I Give this movie
9/10 STARS
Movie Review: Possibly the Best Jackie Chan film...
Summary: 5 Stars
Awesome. If you haven't seen this film, you are missing out. Anita Mui is great as Jackie's step mother. Funny, action packed and you root for the good guys in this film.
Sure, the dub isn't the best (nor is it the worst), but this film is a must see for anyone into Hong Kong films.
Movie Review: Good Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Its one of the best Jackie Chan movies, funny and great action sequencesMovie Review: Awsome...
Summary: 5 Stars
well there isnt really no point in writing a long review..all i coud say this movie was awsome..probably JC's best movie ever, lots of drunken action..lots of fights..comedy.. the scener r pretty memorable..if u havent seen it go rent or buy it..must see for any martial arts fan....
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