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Post by sirbruncvik88 on Dec 17, 2019 5:24:02 GMT
So I recently saw God of War about Qi Jiguang and the wokou pirate war. I haven’t seen a martial arts movie that impressive. Yes, Hero and Flying Daggers were good, but this felt more realistic (even if the dialogue felt cheesy and cliche in a few instances). God of War puts them to shame. The only film I’ve seen comparable would be Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, which let’s be honest EVERYBODY has seen that one, even if you weren’t into martial arts yet.
Anyway what are some good wuxia films, what are the essentials that everybody watches, what are good introductions to the genre, etc I’ve asked my sister for the Red Cliff dvd for Christmas, yes - the full 5 hour version.
So what are some “gotta see” wuxia films for someone just now discovering the genre?
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Post by Dandelion on Dec 17, 2019 5:37:14 GMT
I liked also:
* Dark Stone
* Sacrifice
* Fearless
* Painted Skin
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Post by stormmaster on Dec 17, 2019 5:45:39 GMT
there was a film from 2016 called Sword Master, i enjoyed it, good silly fun
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Post by MOK on Dec 17, 2019 13:58:23 GMT
Chinese Ghost Story!
The Bride with White Hair!
The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires!
The Five Deadly Venoms!
Evil Cult, AKA Kung Fu Cult Master, AKA Lord of the Wu-Tang, AKA etc.!
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Post by MOK on Dec 17, 2019 14:03:32 GMT
Oh, and as the quintessential intro piece to the genre for a westerner, Big Trouble in Little China is one of the very most absolute of must-sees!
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Post by Dandelion on Dec 17, 2019 14:11:44 GMT
there was a film from 2016 called Sword Master, i enjoyed it, good silly fun Yes swordmaster was nice! |
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Post by Dandelion on Dec 17, 2019 14:13:09 GMT
Chinese Ghost Story! The Bride with White Hair! The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires! The Five Deadly Venoms! Evil Cult, AKA Kung Fu Cult Master, AKA Lord of the Wu-Tang, AKA etc.! Cinese Ghost Story is cool - the old one of course. When you include western co-stuff: Forbidden Kingdom! |
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Dec 17, 2019 17:41:14 GMT
Dragon Inn (1967)
Hero (2002)
Come Drink with Me (1966)
Master of the Flying Guillotine (1976)
Last Hurrah For Chivalry (1979, and one of the first films directed by John Woo)
Duel To The Death (1982)
Green Snake (1993)
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Dec 17, 2019 17:43:23 GMT
Oh, and as the quintessential intro piece to the genre for a westerner, Big Trouble in Little China is one of the very most absolute of must-sees! May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather. |
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