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Tai Chi Zero (2012)
Directed by Stephen Fung
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Overview
In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers are forbidden to teach Chen Style to outsiders, and do their best to discourage him by challenging him to a series of fights. Everyone, from strong men to young children, defeats him using their Tai Chi moves. But when a man from the village’s past returns with a frightening steampowered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village at any costs, the villagers realize they may have no choice but to put their faith in Lu Chan… who has a secret power of his own.
Rated PG-13 | Length 100 minutes
Actors
Jayden Yuan Xiaochao | Fung Hak-On | Stephen Fung | Shu Qi | Andrew Lau | Siu-Lung Leung | AngelaBaby | Eddie Peng | Wu Di | Chen Sicheng | Stanley Fung | Xiong Naijin | Tony Leung Ka-Fai | Ying Da | Mandy Lieu | Xiong Xin-Xin | Wei Ai-Xuan | Jade Xu | Shen Si | William Feng | Nikki Hsieh | Pierre Bourdaud | Paul Philip Clark | David Torok | Marc Philip Goodman | Ivan Kotik | Keoni Everington | Maksim Manylov | Sky Liam
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/22/2012 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
My 13th film of FF2012, final film of Day 3, the midnight slot. Needed this too as it has the energy that kept me awake and in smiles the entire time. Stylized, modernized period film with kung fu flare. It’s Scott Pilgrim set 100 years ago in China with less creativity and energy. That said, it’s still quite fun and engaging if you buy into its charm. Several at Fantastic Fest hated this film. I’m not one of them. I am glad it was not another straightforward period actioner. The video game stylings overlay on Sammo Hung’s fight choreography is refreshing. Already looking forward to viewing this again as well as what the sequels will offer.
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