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Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
Directed by Yuen Bun
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Wong Fei Hung must deal with both foreign threats and the nationalist Red Lantern Society in this continuation of the popular kung fu series.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
Vincent Zhao | Jean Wang | Max Mok Siu-Chung | Xiong Xin-Xin | Billy Chow | Chin Ka-Lok | Lau Shun | Louis Roth | Wong Chi-Man | Kwok Nga-Cheung | Wang Jinghua | Wong Tak-Yan | Ling Kam-Wa | Jiming Chen | Tong Pau-Chung | Lam Chi-Tai | Leung Yat-Ho | Siu Bing-Lam | Ho Moon-Chow
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2022 | TV | Blu-ray | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
I like Vincent Zhao but wish Jet Li had remained with the series. At least they didn’t replace Rosamund Kwan; they just bring in Aunt 14 instead. This story, written by Tsui Hark, is on par with the previous installments but the charisma in the leads is missing. I do like the Red Lantern rebels and all the crazy setpieces. This really goes fantasy with some of the action that defies gravity.
Wong Fei-hung is a superhero in this. Billy Chow and Chin Ka-Lok are villains straight out of a Street Fighter 2 arcade game. So over the top ridiculous. Goofy movie but entertaining for all that bonkers action.
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