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12/17/04
Fist of Legend (1994)
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Reviews Counted: 12 Fresh: 12 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 7.9/10
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
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 Japanese enemy. A martial arts protege (Li) leads his classmates in revolt after their teacher is... [More]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Starring: Jet Li, Yu Kan Ping, Yuen Cheung Yan, Chin Siu-Ho, Billy Chow
Director: Gordon Chan
Reviews
1 - 12 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
All of the intricately choreographed fighting is real, proving the doubters of Li's fighting skills very wrong.
01/07/04
If you can watch the opening fifteen minutes without wincing, you're made of stern stuff. One of Li's most brutal works.
03/28/03
If you don't feel the bones breaking, you're not watching closely enough.
07/21/02
A high-flying, hidden-wire kick-and-punch-fest, set against a historical, epic backdrop.
07/24/01
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.
04/03/01
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.
01/01/00
Although this is disappointing, there are more than enough good scenes (both action and otherwise) to keep this enterprise afloat and entertaining.
01/01/00
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