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Drunken Monkey (2003)
Directed by Liu Chia-Liang
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China, the early 1930’s: martial arts master Wen Biao discovers that his brother has been using their security company for illegal activities. A confrontation between the brothers leaves Web Biao missing and presumed dead.
Length 97 minutes
Actors
Wu Jing | Wing-Kin Lau | Shannon Yao | Gordon Liu Chia-Hui | Li Hai-Tao | Liu Chia-Liang | Chi Kuan-Chun | Chang Chen-Huan | Chiu Jan-Wa | Choi Jing | Chow Hing-Hak | Liu Xueshen | Ma Wen-Qiang | Ng Kwok-Ping | Shi Zhang-Jin | Si Gin-Wa | Tung Wing-Hing | Yao Weixing | Yiu Kin-Ming | Zhang Meng | Lau Kar-Wing
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2016 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Insane that only 10 years before his death Lau Kar-Leung was still kicking ass this hard both on screen and behind the camera. He also brings a Shaw Brothers tone this movie as this could’ve been made as-is back in the late 70s. Not surprised to see that Mona Fong is one of the producers.
It has that serious main story that slides into a more humorous midsection then swings back to serious. Very old school approach that works in this modern production. Super cool to see Lau Kar-Leung and Gordon Liu mixing it up still showcasing why they are two of the best ever.
Chi Kuan-Chun is the villain here and looks like he’s barely aged a day since the 70s. Unreal how good he looks and performs. Jacky Wu Jing is a good lead yet I always smirk when good onscreen martial artists have to pretend to not be so good then of course train during the movie to become great. Shannon Yao is another highlight; sad she didn’t have a bigger career because she’s so good in all her scenes here and is a convincing fighter.
So very impressed that Lau Kar-Leung was this good so late in his career. His action direction hasn’t slipped at all. Speaks to just how damn good he was. This was his last film he directed and last significant role. Definitely left a legacy that will likely not be repeated.
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