The Legend Of Zu, 蜀山传 [C-Movie] (2001)
The Legend Of Zu, 蜀山传 (Zhang Ziyi, Sammo Hung, 2001)
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Plot:
Good versus evil in the realm of the magical mountain Zu as director Tsui Hark returns to the territory that made him famous nearly 20 years ago.
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Overview:
Tsui Hark revisits the story of Zu, which he previously put to film in 1983. Only this time, he’s got a bigger budget, a lot more experience, and countless special effects tricks up his sleeve! Rumor has it that there are over 1600 special effects shots in this film! This is truly a great film to have on DVD, as the high quality format is perfect for experiencing Hark’s magical fantasy world as he envisioned it.
This movie is well done on so many levels that I am in awe that the score is as low as it is (5.9/10(576 votes) as of this writing). This movie has incredible special effects, a true epic storyline, complex great character interaction, and mind-blowing battles - they have to be seen to be believed! The only complaint I have is the subtitles on the HK DVD version I got (some lines were not translated - ???).
I just don’t understand when I read & hear from various sources: “it has a confusing plot….”, “I couldn’t follow the story….” or “Characters came from nowhere…”. From the very 1st time I watched this movie, I understood it, followed it, knew why characters were there, and I absolutely loved it! I’ve watched it about 8 times already and each time it is pure enjoyment. Oh, and this is not just my opinion, because I’ve shown this movie to many fellow Americans (people who have never seen an HK film before) who feel the same way. Not one of them failed to follow the storyline and each person declared their love for this movie. Oh man, why can’t we have stuff like this coming out of Hollywood? At least Lord of the Rings had a nice marriage of special effects, character development, and storyline.
This is not coming from a Asian film lover newbie either. I own an extensive library of Asian films and I must say that this movie is one of my greatest DVDs. When you watch it you will be blown away by the amazing special effects and epic feel of this movie. You will be drawn into this fantasy world and you won’t want to leave! I’ve seen both the 1983 version and the 2001 (both done by Tsui Hark), and the 2001 is far better in comparison IMO.
蜀山之中的昆仑山，主人是一名数百岁而样貌仍酷似少女的孤月大师（张柏芝饰），与自己的徒弟玄天宗（郑伊健 饰）坠入爱河，然而两人的感情却阻碍仙法的修行，邪派首领幽泉血魔便乘此机会进攻昆仑山，为保全爱徒性命便 以其资质疲劣、学师不成为借口驱逐玄天宗下山，并将昆仑山最厉害的武器“日月金轮”传予他，另外独自抵抗血 魔的入侵……
二百年后，一股神秘的邪恶力量兴起进攻正派，先用巨石沙海包围蜀山最法力最高的峨嵋山，峨嵋开山祖师峨嵋真 人（洪金宝饰），知道此事并非以往一般邪魔歪道的入侵，惟恐此战伤及凡间，乃派大地子丹辰子（古天乐饰）前 往山下疏离凡间正在交战的凡间军队，在途中与程乐天（章子怡饰）、玄天宗相遇，却意外发现血魔再复出的秘密 ，因而落入血魔精心设计的陷阱，在生死关头之际峨嵋真人率三百弟子前来救援，玄天宗赫然发现其中一名女弟子 李英奇（张柏芝饰），样子竟酷似自己师傅孤月大师。
同时，峨嵋真人发觉自己等人表面虽然阻止了血魔的野心，其实是中了借尸还魂的诡计，借众人在追击自己时候所 发出的力量，打开魔界拥有无穷无尽的邪恶之力“蚩游血穴”，为了阻止血魔侵略天下的野心，唯有借用峨嵋镇山 的双剑 “天擎剑”、“雷炎剑”双剑合并的威力，加上孤月大师生前灌注毕生功力的“日月金轮”与人界最强之剑“南明 黎火剑”，方有可能消灭邪恶的幽泉血魔，一场正邪大战即将展开…
Cast:
Zhang Ziyi, Sammo Hung (Kam Bo), Dior Cheng Yee-Kin (Ekin Cheng), Cecilia Cheung Pak-Chi, Jacky Wu Jing, Louis Koo Tin-Lok, Kelly Lin Xi-Lei, Patrick Tam Yiu-Man
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Master Kims [K-Movie] ( 2008) (Choi Sung Kook, Shin Hyun Jun, Kwon Oh Joong)
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Genre: Comedy/Action
Note: What do you get when you have 3 Martial Art Teachers In the same town with the Same Name?
Plot:
In the kung fu films of yore, the world was only big enough for one martial arts master who must defeat everyone else to claim his title. But times have changed, and in a small village in Chungcheong province, we have not one but two masters. And they have the same name! Master Kim (Choi Sung Kook, Crazy Assassins) is a kendo (fencing) expert who spends his time playing arcade games and arguing with little kids. Master Kim #2 (Shin Hyun Jun, Guns & Talks), is a Taekkyun expert who whines all day and can’t even take care of himself properly. They finally get a decent reason to live when they start fighting for the belle (Oh Seung Hyeon) of the village, the daughter of the local Chinese restaurant owner (No Ju Hyeon, Seven Princesses). But then all their efforts go in vain, when yet another Master Kim (Kwon Oh Joong, Damo) joins the fray. He looks great, fights like a star, and can even sing a mean sonata. What can you do? If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!
Master Kims makes no secret about what its major goal is: laughs, laughs, and more laughs. And comic masters Shin Hyun Jun, Kwon Oh Joong, and Choi Sung Kook are the perfect recipe. Choi has become famous as one of the best Korean actors when it comes to making a fool out of himself, while the ad-lib prowess of Shin Hyun Jun keeps getting better. Other than sitcom regular Kwon, the film also features hilarious cameos from comedy mainstays like Lee Han Wi, Park Cheol Min, and even comedians Kim Byung Man and Jung Joon Ha. Director Park Sung Gyun has had an interesting career, having worked as assistant director for Jung Ji Young’s Naked Being and for the drama Besame Mucho and written the script of horror A Nightmare. His debut film, Master Kims, opens a new chapter in the director’s varied career.
Cast:
Shin Hyeon-Joon (Shin Hyeon-Jun), Choi Seong-Gook (Choi Seong-Guk), Kwon O-Joong (Kwon Oh-Jung)
Format: Rmvb w/Eng Subs ( Re-Encoded By Toxist )
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