Temple Of The Red Lotus DVD Region 3
Petrina Fung
| Jimmy Wang (Actor)
| Ivy Ling
Our Price:
US$14.49
Related promotions:
Customer Review of "Temple Of The Red Lotus"
Average Customer Rating for this Edition:
(5)
Page:
1
Phoenix Lin
See all my reviews
March 31, 2007
See all my reviews
March 31, 2007
Classic Operatic Swordplay
| Slow in pacing & fighting sequences if you're used to Shaw Bros or martial arts/action flicks but a classic non-the-less. A young Lo Lieh & equally dashing Jimmy Wang playing a naive boy bring the typical romantic charm of this operatic swordplay. Even though the fighting is the slower methodical opera style, the gravity of having to fight your way out of a "kung-fu" family & fearful of having to fight the women still induces anxiety. Beautifully re-mastered & worthy of any collection as a classic. |
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
(Report This)
Kevin Kennedy
See all my reviews
February 22, 2007
See all my reviews
February 22, 2007
Rating upgrade
| I watched "Temple of the Red Lotus" for a third time and now I must admit that I underestimated it in my previous review. Perhaps one of my problems with this film is that the English subtitles aren't great. It took a while for the story to sink in; it actually is a bit more complex and interesting than the typical martial arts movie. I still have to maintain that the film moves at quite a slow pace and the fight scenes are unspectacular by the standards set in subsequent Shaw Bros. movies. Nonetheless, I now can recommend this movie. However, be aware that the ending of the film leaves everything unresolved. If you buy this, you also will want to purchase the sequel. |
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
(Report This)
Kevin Kennedy
See all my reviews
February 2, 2007
See all my reviews
February 2, 2007
For insomniacs only
|
I purchased this movie based largely on the previously posted rave reviews. After watching the movie once, I was greatly disappointed. I reread those two previously posted raves. I then watched the movie a second time. Now I have to ask: Were those reviewers watching the same movie I saw? In "Temple of the Red Lotus," the story moves at a glacial pace, most of the actors appear to be under heavy sedation, and the martial arts are very lame. The previous reviewer noted that this movie came out about a year before "Come Drink With Me." As Cheng Pei Pei has said, "Come Drink With Me" revolutionized how martial arts are depicted in movies. The fights depicted in older movies like this one pale in comparison; they more closely resemble the stylized faux fighting typical of traditional Chinese opera. Bright spots: It's interesting to see the very young Lo Lieh and Fung Bo Bo shines in every scene in which she appears. |
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
(Report This)
Anonymous
March 24, 2003
March 24, 2003
another SHAW CLASSIC
|
This movie came out ayear before, COME DRINK WITH ME which is also agood movie,now I got second thoughts TEMPLE OF THE RED LOTUS,had great martial arts,and set design and a good story.Starring WANG YU,THE LATE LO LEI in his first screen appearence,and a young FUNG BO BO and LING BOR as the RED LADY. I enjoyed this movie very much. |
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
(Report This)
Anonymous
February 12, 2003
February 12, 2003
Very Good Movie
| As a Shaw Brothers movie fan, I rate this movie as of the best classic kung fu movies that Shaw ever made (along with its sequels, "The Twin Swords" and "The Sword and The Lute"). All these three parts are very enjoyable to watch. Besides, the series contains many great casts like, Jimmy Wang Yu, Fung Bo Bo, Ivy Ling Po (in her rare kung fu role). Can't wait for the whole series to be released! |
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
(Report This)
Page:
1