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Jiētóu zhī wáng (2012)
Directed by Yue Song
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Yue Feng is a young thug with exceptional streetfighting abilities. He will stop at nothing to defeat all challengers - until, in an tragic accident, he kills a fellow competitor and is sent to prison. Eight years later, Yue Feng emerges a changed man. He no longer fights, and is looking for a new life of peace and fulfillment. But it’s brutal on the streets, and redemption doesn’t come easy. His brotherhood is destroyed, family members murdered, and a loved one humiliated - a deadly chain reaction that leaves him no choice but to unleash his power in the name of justice.
Length 87 minutes
Actors
Yue Song | Yang Jun-Ping | Li Yu-Fei | Kang En | Yang Jian-Ping | Li Chang-Hai | Hou Xu
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2015 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Give this a slight half star bump for some cool fight sequences but this a by-the-numbers story by a first-time crew. It’s as though they wanted to include nearly every trope from all the classic kung fu films they were influenced by (mainly Bruce Lee flicks as he’s referenced a number of times).
Not a bad movie just nothing original. I’d like to see what this team does next because they definitely have potential. They need a better screenwriter and a better story. Yue Song is definitely a talented fighter. I enjoyed the behind the scenes clips during the credits the most. Maybe a homage to Jackie Chan.
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