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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)
Directed by Andrew Lau
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Overview
The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.
Rated R | Length 105 minutes
Actors
Donnie Yen | Shu Qi | Huang Bo | Anthony Wong | Yasuaki Kurata | Shawn Yue | Ryu Kohata | Huo Siyan | Zhou Yang | Akira | Ma Yue | Karl Dominick | Jiajia Chen | Alex Ahlstrom | Yale Varty | Shi Feng | Yasufumi Minowa | Tony Ho
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| (Average) 0 stars |
Viewing Notes
So, Donnie Yen is a badass. I’ve known that for about forever. The movie was the same movie told over and over about the Chinese overcoming the Japanese threat during the World Wars. The best thing about the movie are the various fight scenes that showcase Yen’s ability to kick ass.
The opening sequence places a group of Chinese in France during World War I who work as ammunition runners. Yen who plays Chen Zhen witnesses the murder of a friend and proceeds to destroy all German’s in sight using a mixture of kung fu and parkour. Another fight scene that stands out from all the others is between Chen Zhen and the Japanese dojo where Chen Zhen takes on roughly 50 men and he is armed with himself and a pair of nunchucks. The action that ensues is pretty brutal and and makes me tired just thinking about all the action that oozes off of the screen.
The main story, however, pits Chen Zhen as the leader of the underground resistance of Chinese against Japanese generals and soldiers, during all of which Chen Zhen hides his identity. Overall, it isn’t the acting, but the action sequences that hold this movie together, and quite well I might add. So don’t expect the greatest movie you’ve ever seen from Yen, but don’t expect the worst either.
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