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G.A
Full Version: Stephen Chow, Columbia pictures, what?!
Oh sweet jesus.
James-
James-
I love Stephen Chow.
If it were physically possible, I'd have his baby.
If it were physically possible, I'd have his baby.
| QUOTE |
| In Shanghai in the thirties, times are dangerous and gangs rule the streets. The most notorious of these, the Axes, strike fear into the hearts of honest citizens and inspire admiration in one young wannabe (Stephen Chow). One day, in a nondescript slum on the outskirts of town, he wreaks havoc when he recklessly poses as an Axe member and causes a veritable riot between the real gang members and the denizens of a housing project – who happen to be strangely well-versed in the art of kung fu. Chow is possibly Asia’s biggest onscreen star next to Jackie Chan, who has often been defeated at the box office by Chow’s irreverent comedies. Kung Fu Hustle is Chow’s joyous homage to the Shaw Brothers’ movies of the late sixties and early seventies. The director affectionately revives classic Shaw tropes from Western-style kung fu showdowns to dance sequences featuring tuxedoed mobsters. In a delightfully dextrous bit of casting, he employs veteran stuntman Yuen Wah – who was Bruce Lee’s stunt double for back flips and went to the Peking Opera School with Jackie Chan – as the seemingly shy landlord who turns out to be a kung fu master. Almost every element of this film has its origin in the movies Chow loved so much as a child, but they are taken to new heights here through the use of computer effects, clever wire-fu tricks and the incomparable choreography of both Sammo Hung and Yuen Wo Ping. Even those unfamiliar with the references will enjoy the film; the intricate plot barrels along, the jokes are relentless and the fighting sequences – a vortex of kicks and swift punches – are exhilarating. The film’s unforgettable ending conveys the sheer pleasure in Chow’s nostalgia and no one will be able to resist sharing his enthusiasm. |
MUST. FIND. RELEASE. DATE!
It shows this coming week in Toronto at the Toronto Film Festival. FUCK! >:|
Na razie,
G.A
I just saw this after sooo many years. I think I didn't appreciate it enough, because I liked Shaolin Soccer better.
The fight sequences were fantastic of course, but... I don't know, something just left me cold about it. I would probably have enjoyed it more if I knew more about the source material referenced in the above quote.
The fight sequences were fantastic of course, but... I don't know, something just left me cold about it. I would probably have enjoyed it more if I knew more about the source material referenced in the above quote.
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