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Greatest Martial Art Movie(s) Of All Time!

POSTED BY: CHRISISALL
UPDATED: Sunday, June 1, 2008 23:47
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Friday, May 2, 2008 5:41 AM

CHRISISALL


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Originally posted by singate:
my favorite character was The Fly.


I actually haven't seen it since the three times in '81 that me & my friends saw it in the movies...that 'potato' line had us all in stitches for minutes.

If memory serves Chrisisall

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Friday, May 2, 2008 6:10 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


I might have to just get them if you recommend them.

American Ninja was awesome.

One of my favorite drive in flicks: Revenge Of The Ninja

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Friday, May 2, 2008 8:10 AM

CHRISISALL


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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
I might have to just get them if you recommend them.


The Force can have a strong influence...

Benisall

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Friday, May 2, 2008 8:12 AM

SINGATE


I forgot to say thanks for the list Chris. In appreciation I dug up this review of Kill and Kill Again from Amazon.com. I don't remember the fight scenes being as bad as this guy claims but his review is one of the funniest I've ever read. Enjoy!

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This film is soooooooooo bad I almost asked for my money back at the video store. I admit I like to watch bad movies for fun, but this one is truly pittiful. "Some of the best martial art action sequences ever"?????!!!!! Thats like comparing They Call Me Bruce to Drunken Master. James Ryan and his cohorts pull off martial arts stunts that are sadly, probably near the skill level of any overweight 10 year old. Imagine going down to the local supermarket and randomly recruiting 10 people to star in a martial arts film regardless of physical ability or skill and you'll be close to this movie.


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Friday, May 2, 2008 8:21 AM

CHRISISALL


OUCH!!!

No...no it wasn't that bad...

If anyone here wants to give me 2 or 3 examples of martial art movies you really love, I'd probably be able to target some ones you haven't seen that you'd be safe just buying...for instance, peeps who love Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon should probably go for Hero, whereas peeps who love Enter The Dragon should check out Rapid Fire, and so on...

Tailoring Chrisisall

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Friday, May 2, 2008 8:47 AM

STORYMARK


In terms of choreography, I'll go with Drunken Master II.

But for a personal favorite, House of Flying Daggers was exciting, and just so visually lush.

For American movies, I've always had a soft spot for Best of the Best.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Friday, May 2, 2008 10:55 AM

FEARTHEMULLET


Hero, Jet Li film.
Fantastic story, exceptional visuals, and stunning martial arts.


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Friday, May 2, 2008 11:06 AM

CHRISISALL


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Originally posted by Storymark:
In terms of choreography, I'll go with Drunken Master II.

You are wise.
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But for a personal favorite, House of Flying Daggers was exciting, and just so visually lush.

I hear that Legend Of The Black Scorpion (aka The Banquet) is similar, but in a cold way, I've yet to rent it...
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For American movies, I've always had a soft spot for Best of the Best.

That's a movie with heart! I was kinda sad to see 2 & 3 go the way of Rambo...

Waxing on Chrisisall

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Friday, May 2, 2008 11:45 AM

STORYMARK


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Originally posted by chrisisall:
Quote:

Originally posted by Storymark:

For American movies, I've always had a soft spot for Best of the Best.

That's a movie with heart! I was kinda sad to see 2 & 3 go the way of Rambo...



I kinda like the second, though it is certainly more generic in plot and style (didn't like 3 at all, and skipped 4).

But the ending to the first chokes me up every time. How many movies out there end with the villain appologizing, and giving the hero a hug? As cheesy as it sounds, it totally works!

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

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Saturday, May 31, 2008 5:08 PM

OUT2THEBLACK


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Originally posted by chrisisall:
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Originally posted by singate:

Chris, make a list


By your command.

Chrisisall's Martial Favourites (I had to own 'em)


...Naked Weapon (Maggie Q)





Maggie Q made a movie called 'Naked Weapon' ?

I'll be in my bunk...

Hey Chris...Why do you have 'Hero' (LOVE IT) but you FORGOT 'House of Flying Daggers' ?

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Sunday, June 1, 2008 4:54 AM

CHRISISALL


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Originally posted by out2theblack:

Maggie Q made a movie called 'Naked Weapon' ?

I'll be in my bunk...

Well, uh, it works on THAT level too...but it's the fight scenes I'm keepin' it for...brutal and inventive.
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Hey Chris...Why do you have 'Hero' (LOVE IT) but you FORGOT 'House of Flying Daggers' ?

HOFD just didn't blow up my skirt for some reason...I'll give it another try soon though.

Hong Kong Chrisisall

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Sunday, June 1, 2008 11:47 PM

JEWELSTAITEFAN


I would commend Karate Kid, for being one of the first to introduce the logic, ethics, discipline, purpose of martial arts into mainstream theater. Before that it was always just "chop suey theater."

And Maggie Q also showed enough in Deception.

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