Drunken Monkey DVD Region 3
Chi Kuan Chun (Actor)
| Lau Kar Leung (Actor, Director)
| Wu Jing
| ZHANG ZHEN HUAN
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jasmine
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December 15, 2007
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Drunken Monkey
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It's 2003 and it's great to see Liu Chia Liang and Gordon Liu back together for another real kungfu movie. However, it's quite a kill-joy for me as Gordon only showed up in the opening scene for less than 5 minutes and didn't reappear again till almost 3/4 ways down the track. To upset me further, his character was killed!!! Not fair!!! Well, you guessed it, I'm Gordon's big fan! Having said that, the plot itself is actually quite good (although a few silly scenes were childish). Perhaps they should have expanded on Gordon's role as marshall in a few more scenes (am I biased??) to further stretch the good bits. We do have to give the new generation of actors with martial arts knowledge a try so as to carry on the 'tradition'. Too much wiring and cgi are just not real (look at Crouching Tiger ......). I'm sure Liu Chia Liang did his best to make them look good but we could always tell the standard is definitely different. The short fighting scene with Gordon and Liu Chia Liang almost overpower the youngsters'. I agree with Phoenix's review and am glad that I, too, only bought the vcd version ( only to see a very matured and dashing Gordon). |
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Phoenix Lin
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December 23, 2006
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Lacking...something
| Definately could have been better & am glad I didn't pay the little extra for the DVD version. It is always an honor to see Gordon & Lau Kar Leung. They maintain a high calibur in their performances regardless of age. It may be the comparison with the younger actors who simply don't measure up to some of those old school standards that makes this film drop several levels from where it could have been. The attempts to raise the younger actors' performance level with camera tricks is too evident when you see good form/style with the seasoned actors or kung-fu players. I remain more disappointed in this modernized presentation but will not disregard some impressive scenes(all with the old school players of course)that make me keep this in my collection. |
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September 3, 2005
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Loved it
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Nice to see Lau Kar Leung back in the saddle litterally, gained a few pounds but looks great for a man of sixty five. Still very much in shape and has not lost any of his Kung Fu. The movie has a chidlish side but otherwise the intensity of the actors is pretty extreme. Too bad they could not put a part for Lau Kar Wing that would have been nice. Again the Kung Fu is amazing, Lau Kar Leung again as out did himself. What a great opportunity for us that he came back one more time. |
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Anonymous
November 16, 2003
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Disappointment
| If the writer and the director have a better idea what a good movie should be, this film could be salvaged. Sure, Lau Kar Leung is good at what he does in the action department but this movie is too silly at time and not enough good old fashion kung fu. Unless you are a hardcore fan of Lau Kar Leung, watch his earlier productions instead. |
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October 30, 2003
October 30, 2003
Excellent
| Wow! This movie is great. it has been a long time there isn't such martial art movies since drunken fist. this is want i wanted for in martial art movies. wu-jing and master lau in this movie act great. can't believe master lau in his sixties is still strong and full of strength. |
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October 18, 2003
October 18, 2003
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Pretty Good But Could Have Been Great
Pretty Good But Could Have Been Great
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I had great hopes for this movie because it was directed by and stars one of the great kung fu film artists of all time, Lau Kar Leung (not to mention his "adopted" brother and Master Killer himself, Lau Kar Fei, a.k.a. Gordon Liu). The film opens with exactly what I was wishing for, real kung fu, as the actors perform beautiful empty hand movements showcasing chi na, or joint locking movements, in front of a blue backdrop. The lack of scenery in this opening montage and the lack of any fancy special effects just goes to prove that pure kung fu, directed in a way that shows the viewer the motions and their results clearly, can hold audience interest in a way that fast camera cutting and obvious special effects cannot. The rest of the action in the film unfortunately wavers a little too much between reality based kung fu and that camera trickery that has become today's standard. I personally would rather watch 60 year old men perform movements that are actually possible and useful than see younger good looking actors strung up by wires or doubling for those that they don't match in fighting character. The story of DRUNKEN MONKEY is a simple one. Lau Kar Leung plays the head of a protection agency and a master of monkey fist. He is attacked and left for dead. Lau Kar Fei is a detective on the scene, but he is not the only looking for the monkey stylist. Two youths also seek him out, but for different reasons. On the way they meet a girl in the market, but why doesn't she like it when the two start performing some monkey fist of their own? The movie has ups and downs, but as a whole is recommended. It's always great to see the Lau brothers in action. Lau Kar Leung is doubled in some acrobatic longshots which is frustrating because those shots don't need to be there. It's much more exciting when Lau performs more ground based moves himself (which he does plenty of in the film) since afterall he's playing a monkey master (and there's lots of rolling and low stances in that styler) and since it adds another level of suspense to the action. When we are given an older, smaller, and very human hero such as Lau plays in DRUNKEN MONKEY we root for him especially hard when he's facing danger. We find ourselves on edge wondering how or if he will be able to defeat the younger and bigger opponents he encounters. If our 60 year old hero is tiring, and weakening during a fight we want him to find that hidden strength to continue and to see him use his wits and martial arts wisdom to prevail. If he's injured and almost exhausted and then all of a sudden does a bunch of flips or flies from tree to tree out of the blue it takes away from reality and therefore it takes away any sense of real danger also. I'm happy to say though that there is enough reality based kung fu performed to make up for these occasional lapses. The story is a standard teacher passes on lessons to student/revenge tale which although nothing new still works as a foundation for the action to take place upon. There's a little too much switching from drama to comedy and back (at first I thought it was going to travel the road of CROUCHING TIGER territory but then the road forked into slapstick and cantonese comedy), and the fights go on a little long (except for the training unfortunately which is short), but the action direction and expecially the action acting is above average. One of Lau's strengths is to let the audience see the emotions of his actor's (including himself) not only during the drama and comedy but also while performing movements during the fights. This helps add to the realism and makes us feel for the characters instead of just watching movements performed by bodies. The film boasts some lovely outdoor location work, a fine score, and best of all camerawork that follows and highlights the action allowing you to actually see what most people go to kung fu films for, the kung fu! P.S. Lok for Lau K |
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Anonymous
October 5, 2003
October 5, 2003
God bless Lau Kar Leung!
| This movie is a breath of fresh air. I loved the coreography and the monkey style (one of my favorite animal forms). It follows the classic king-fu formula and delivers action in spades. If you want to return to the old days of Golden Harvest and Shaw Brothers, just press, Play. |
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September 27, 2003
September 27, 2003
Awesome Martial Arts
| Good kung fu movie, but kinda drag a little after the opening. Senseless comedy kind of keeping me giving it a 10 star, but beside that I reccommend it to all martial art movie fan. |
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September 15, 2003
September 15, 2003
only passable
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I was very excited to see this,movie especially .When Lau sifu said no special effects or wires AND THERE WAS.This movie looked like a GOLDEN HARVEST MOVIE,AND NOT A SHAW BROTHERS MOVIE.Lau sifu has made good movies,36th chamber of shaolin,disiples of shaolin heroes of the east,and legendary weapons of china and drunken master 2.DRUNKEN MONKEY is let down for me Now I can see why TWINS EFFECT WAS smash hit |
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June 20, 2003
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Love everything Jason Wu does
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This movie is the best wushu movie, since, well ever. Gordon Lau and Lau Ka Leung were great in this movie. Its hard to believe that when you are 60 something, you can still be so flexible!!!!!!!!! But, I reckon the best performance was by Wu Jing (Jason Wu). Its the first time he has worn semi-modern clothes for a movie. I love it! They all say that he is going to be the next Jet Lee, but I disagree. I know that he has been compared with Jet Lee (Li Ling Je)before, but I think he will be an individual when he breaks into the american movie industry. Can't wait!!!!! Everyone shoudl buy this vcd! Its funny, exciting not to mention amazing! |
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