martial arts

“Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 27, 2014

"Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance" is awesome. I found myself wowed by the intense performances, brutal sword fights and the flashy, unusual visuals.
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“Revenge of the Drunken Master (1984)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 20, 2014

"Revenge of the Drunken Master" sucks.
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“The Five Deadly Venoms (1978)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 16, 2014

"The Five Deadly Venoms" boasts exceptional direction by Chang Cheh, ambitious writing by Kuang Ni (and Chang Cheh) and good martial arts action by the Venom Mob...I do find it strange, however, that I'm less enthusiastic in regards to the kung fu in this kung fu movie...even though I'm definitely a fan.
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“South Shaolin vs. North Shaolin (1984)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 8, 2014

"South Shaolin Vs North Shaolin" might offer fire breathing ninja and drag queen ghost people, but it's just not very fun. I spent the majority of my viewing experience trying to figure out what in the hell was going on!
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“The Protector 2 (2013)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ September 24, 2014

"The Protector 2" (starring Tony Jaa) feels more like a parody of "The Protector" than a sequel. Fans have complained about the sloppy screen-play, the reliance on bad special effects, the lack of Jeeja Yanin ("Chocolate") and the cushioned punches and kicks of the fight scenes. Those are all very correct criticisms. But even when I was agreeing with the detractors, I found myself enjoying "The Protector 2"...even if it wasn't always for the right reasons.
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“Unleashed (2005)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ September 4, 2014

"Unleashed" (starring Jet Li) has a special place in my heart because it's one of the few successful examples of a martial arts movie reaching out to a different crowd and satisfying everyone in the process.
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“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 10, 2014

Regardless of whether the writers, directors, actors, editors, cinematographers or producers have any talent or skill, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is not a real movie. It's a two hour long commercial for the tie-in merchandise, which we're supposed to buy.
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“Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 7, 2014

"Dragon Tiger Gate" enflamed my wrath not because it's terrible (it's not), but because it tricked me into thinking that I would be entertained. The first act is pretty awesome, but just as you let its warmth wash over you, the second act arrives and it's numbingly cold...and then the third act drenches you with piss and semen.
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“Scorpion Thunderbolt (1988)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 4, 2014

"Scorpion Thunderbolt" is so insane that you begin wondering if the movie is perfectly normal and you are the one who is insane. After all, anyone who would watch the flick in its entirety must have a broken mind...
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“Seven Swords (2005)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ July 28, 2014

Personally, I felt "Seven Swords" came from Tsui Hark's bowels rather than his brain and I have no idea what the appeal is supposed to be. Yes, it's passable- and sometimes even exceptional- on a technical level but it suffers from every problem which usually accompanies films that were intended to be four hours long.
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