theryugobuddy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 This is one of Jackie Chan's earlier movies and the best that I've seen. The action and martial arts choreography is riveting and amazing. I love watching the guy climbing walls and using household items as weapons. The newer, English spoken movies of his I have not enjoyed as much as this--"Drunken Master" looks dubbed but seemless, and its set in China. The acting is much better and the comedy is not so forced. The mother is a riot. The "drunken boxing" displays are both funny and action packed. And the camera work to get all those punches, kicks, and smashes is in your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPRINCE Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Have you seen "Snake in the Eagle's Shadow"? This one is pretty good too. This movie made Jackie Chan a big star in Hong Kong and is considered one of his best early movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Snake in the Eagle's Shadow, or Snake in the Eagle's Claw, or whatever it was called, was the first installment of Drunken Fist. The Legend of Drunken Master I think, is the sequel. And it has one of the most spectacular, edge-of-your-seat fight sequences at the very end. Truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblue Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Be careful...Jackie Chan has two 'Drunken' movies out. What is called 'Legend of Drunken Master' here is actually Jui Kuen II. (1994) This is actually a 'sequel' to the other movie, Jui Kuen. (1978) I have seen both movies called 'Legend of Drunken Master' here in the states, so be aware that there are two movies. Both are very good though. Jui Kuen Jui Kuen II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Many of those fight sequences are actually the A & B sections of the style forms. Really fine martial arts. You've got to have serious leg strenth to succeed with monkey or drunken styles. Woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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