After a failed attempt to watch Kung Fu Hustle on DVD a couple of weeks ago, my buddies and I went out to downtown Kirkland to catch its US premiere last night. Man, what a fun movie. Campy dialog, hilarious characters, and kung fu action. Just watch the trailer, and you’ll get an idea of what the movie is like. I was laughing practically non-stop through the entire movie. Kudos to Stephen Chow for cranking another winner.
The fight scenes (which make up the vast majority of the movie) were incredibly well-choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping, the mastermind behind the action sequences in The Matrix. The combination of wire work and special effects really gave the action an extremely over-the-top and entertaining quality.
The story elements weren’t exactly thought-provoking nor groundbreaking, but they were a lot of fun and provided a nice framework for the action. I don’t think anyone really cares what the story is. It’s all about the fighting. :)
This is definitely a must-see for fans of martial arts movies, especially if you liked Shaolin Soccer (another Stephen Chow film). It’s amusing, jaw-dropping, and just plain fun.
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I liked Kung-Fu Hustle too. I wish there was more of a dancing + fighting theme… I was expecting something more like that. It was good fun tho!
‘God Of Cookery’ is my favorite of all of Chow’s films. It has all the cheesy plot lines and cool 3D effects with FOOD folded into the mix. The ending is great. I had it imported from China a few years ago and I still watch it on a regular basis.
~Spec