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Fist Of Legend

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Fist Of Legend (1994)

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Reviews Counted:12

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Average Rating:7.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: A loving homage to the 1973 Bruce Lee kung fu classic CHINESE CONNECTION, updated with increased production values, a ROMEO AND JULIET-style romantic subplot, and a more temperate view of the... A loving homage to the 1973 Bruce Lee kung fu classic CHINESE CONNECTION, updated with increased production values, a ROMEO AND JULIET-style romantic subplot, and a more temperate view of the Japanese enemy. A martial arts protege (Li) leads his classmates in revolt after their teacher is poisoned by the invading Japanese. The final fight scene is arguably one of the best of all time. Fights choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping, action director of THE MATRIX. [More]

Starring: Jet Li, Yu Kan Ping, Yuen Cheung Yan, Chin Siu-Ho

Starring: Jet Li, Yu Kan Ping, Yuen Cheung Yan, Chin Siu-Ho, Billy Chow, Yasuka Kurata

Director: Gordon Chan

Director: Gordon Chan

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12/17/04
Spence D.
Spence D.
IGN Movies

All of the intricately choreographed fighting is real, proving the doubters of Li's fighting skills very wrong.

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01/07/04
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

If you can watch the opening fifteen minutes without wincing, you're made of stern stuff. One of Li's most brutal works.

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03/28/03
Oz
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02/04/03
Darrin Keene
Darrin Keene
Film Threat

Jet Li remakes Bruce Lee, and the result is great.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

If you don't feel the bones breaking, you're not watching closely enough.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
07/21/02
Oz
Oz
eFilmCritic.com

A high-flying, hidden-wire kick-and-punch-fest, set against a historical, epic backdrop.

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07/24/01
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

The strong point of this film is the cinematography of Derek Wan. The images are imbued with the rich, vibrant color which has become a hallmark of modern Chinese films.

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04/03/01
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

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02/14/01
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken
Mike Bracken's Horror Films

If you're going remake a film, it should be better than (or at least different from) the original. And surprisingly, Fist of Legend manages to do just that.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
01/01/00
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Although this is disappointing, there are more than enough good scenes (both action and otherwise) to keep this enterprise afloat and entertaining.

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01/01/00
Joey O'Bryan
Joey O'Bryan
Austin Chronicle

A marvel to watch.

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01/01/00
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
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