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![Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan [DVD] [1972]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8724/8724026_sa.jpg)
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5
true justice done to this martial arts masterpiece
on September 1, 2008
Posted by: thebloodyparrot
from gloucester, MA
One of director Chu Yuan's greatest films. His tempo with the storyline not at all convoluted, the seemless choreographed fighting, the intricate plot matched with the ultra-stylish sets. A masterpiece of cinematic presentation. A very high class brothel is run by a matchless female fighter (Betty Pei Ti) who's 'deadly fighting technique' is instantly lethal. She falls in love with her latest addition (Lily Ho) to the brothel, and teaches her this deadly style of martial arts, but she spells the downfall of this matchless female fighter/brothel operator. Yueh Hua is an inspector trying to solve the mysterious murders possibly connected to the brothel. There's plenty of blood, flesh, and violence, as well as ground breaking (what was then very taboo) issues considered. An incredibly beautifully filmed story. A unique masterpiece of martial art cinema strikingly remastered. A must have for Yueh Hua fans and collectors of classic martial arts cinema.
What's great about it: english dubbed rare and unique martial arts cinema
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Come Drink with Me [DVD] [1965]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8772/8772349_sa.jpg)
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4
A true original of the martial arts genre
on August 31, 2008
Posted by: thebloodyparrot
from gloucester, MA
Pei Pei is wonderful in her role as Golden Swallow and Yueh Hua as the drunken beggar/martial arts master incognito is fantastic here. This film boasts the inspiration for what was to become martial arts cinema as we know it. Shaw Brothers productions make an all out attempt at realism. The villians are cruel, and very brutal, especially the White Faced Killer. The dialogue is extremely well thought out and the english dubbed translations may be a little better than the mandarin translations to english subtitles. Another interseting feature to the disc are the interviews. Yueh Hua actually confess' in his interview, to having been actually drunk during the scene where he's drinking while under guard by the villians, interestingly the director informed Yueh that's one of his best scenes in the film. The sets are simply fantastic examples of rustic 18th century china. The scene where Yueh Hua is tending to Pei Pei's wounds at his humble abode (any beggar would be truly fortunate to have a waterfall in their back yard), and is accosted there by the villians who wish to remove Pei Pei by force, is very well done and the set is beautiful. This is where Yueh Hua reveals his true identity, and his disguise of being a drunken beggar to all involved in the stories plot, though Pei Pei is wise to this very early on. The final fight is a bit of an anti-climax but not enough to cause the veiwer to be disappointed. A must have for any who truly appreciate classic Shaws Bros. martial arts films.
What's great about it: english dubbed original shaws classic
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Shaolin Intruders [Special Edition] [DVD] [1983]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8648/8648555_sa.jpg)
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5
some serious collective kung fu stunts
on August 29, 2008
Posted by: thebloodyparrot
from gloucester, MA
An all out extravaganza of martial arts prowess, some of the most difficult and dangerous stunt work are featured in this film, great storyline as well. Pai Piao and Derek Yee are the heroes bent on unveiling an evil sect among the monks in Shaolin Temple known as the Devil's Brood. Chan Shen (the head chinese vampire who tracks down Dracula in 7 Golden Vampires) does fantastic as the head monk and this is probably one of Kao Fei's best roles. Kao Fei's daughter in the film does a superb job here. Some of the stunts have to be seen to be believed. a must have film. The huge let down with this release is the existing english dubbs are not included here. These english dubbs were extremely well done and it is truly a shame they are not included.
What's great about it: hardcore KF action
What's not so great: extant english dubbs not included
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![House of Traps [DVD] [1982]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8938/8938368_sa.jpg)
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4
Rare R1 Venoms Treat...
on August 13, 2008
Posted by: thebloodyparrot
from gloucester, MA
House Of Traps 81' (this rare film had circulated for decades as a bootleg (basically) unwatchable for english speaking fans. i've just veiwed the remastered version and i must say i was very pleased with every aspect of this film. the storyline, the acting, the plot, and especially the fighting. all are spot on solid. the fighting near the end is amazing especially on Wang Li's and Lu Feng's parts.
one of the princes decides he's gonna revenge his father's premature death. so he builds the House Of Traps to accomplish this end. Lu Feng starts the story off with stealing a precious jade horse presenting it to said prince for proof of his loyalty. they decide to lock it up in the House Of Traps in case the emperor gets any smart ideas. after some appropriate storyline dynamics Kuo Chui shows up with the Pearl Crown to express his loyalty to the scheming prince. Lu Feng and he already exhibit some animosity with Kuo's copy cat offer to the prince. Kuo then heads out to further prove his loyalty.
Chien Hsiao-hou does a great job fighting and acting wise. Though he's in no way the lead actor in the film.
the film has an excellent cast: Wang Li (Lord Bao), Lu Feng (Butterfly Hua), Kuo Chui (Black Fox), Lung Tien-chiang / spearman of death guy (Shen Zhong Yuan), Sun Chien (Yan Chun Min), Chiang Sheng (The River Rat).
the pacing is just fine. there's plenty of action interjecting the dialogue throughout the entire film and the storyline is solid.
the fighting throughout is superb, especially between Kuo Chui and Lu Feng, also near the end between Wang Li and his two opponents Chiang Sheng and his partner. Wang Li does this great move with his weapon. as Wang is engaged with Chiang and co. he locks his two hooked swords together by the hooks and swings them at his adversary then unhooks them and continues his barrage on his two opponents. dosen't sound like much, but the seemless flow to this very well practiced choreographed scene is highly impressive. in fact, the choreographing throughout the film, especially near the end is incredibly well rehearsed. it flows very naturally and comes off extremely realistic as a result. near the end of the film I found myself endlessly rewinding fight scenes to see just how well orchestrated they actually were. we're talking lighting fast, real speed, choreographing here.
(an after thought) you kinda get the feeling Chang Cheh was somewhat in someway trying to accomodate Kuo Chui and Lu Feng during their confrontations so as to not incite (actual) resentment with favoring either's role (or character) with being the more proficient killer while filming House Of Traps for fear of either actor possibly walking angrily off the set, as they are very evenly matched here. i don't know, just passed through my mind while watchin the end fights, especially.
oh, by the way, i'd definitely give this film a 8.5/10 )
one of the princes decides he's gonna revenge his father's premature death. so he builds the House Of Traps to accomplish this end. Lu Feng starts the story off with stealing a precious jade horse presenting it to said prince for proof of his loyalty. they decide to lock it up in the House Of Traps in case the emperor gets any smart ideas. after some appropriate storyline dynamics Kuo Chui shows up with the Pearl Crown to express his loyalty to the scheming prince. Lu Feng and he already exhibit some animosity with Kuo's copy cat offer to the prince. Kuo then heads out to further prove his loyalty.
Chien Hsiao-hou does a great job fighting and acting wise. Though he's in no way the lead actor in the film.
the film has an excellent cast: Wang Li (Lord Bao), Lu Feng (Butterfly Hua), Kuo Chui (Black Fox), Lung Tien-chiang / spearman of death guy (Shen Zhong Yuan), Sun Chien (Yan Chun Min), Chiang Sheng (The River Rat).
the pacing is just fine. there's plenty of action interjecting the dialogue throughout the entire film and the storyline is solid.
the fighting throughout is superb, especially between Kuo Chui and Lu Feng, also near the end between Wang Li and his two opponents Chiang Sheng and his partner. Wang Li does this great move with his weapon. as Wang is engaged with Chiang and co. he locks his two hooked swords together by the hooks and swings them at his adversary then unhooks them and continues his barrage on his two opponents. dosen't sound like much, but the seemless flow to this very well practiced choreographed scene is highly impressive. in fact, the choreographing throughout the film, especially near the end is incredibly well rehearsed. it flows very naturally and comes off extremely realistic as a result. near the end of the film I found myself endlessly rewinding fight scenes to see just how well orchestrated they actually were. we're talking lighting fast, real speed, choreographing here.
(an after thought) you kinda get the feeling Chang Cheh was somewhat in someway trying to accomodate Kuo Chui and Lu Feng during their confrontations so as to not incite (actual) resentment with favoring either's role (or character) with being the more proficient killer while filming House Of Traps for fear of either actor possibly walking angrily off the set, as they are very evenly matched here. i don't know, just passed through my mind while watchin the end fights, especially.
oh, by the way, i'd definitely give this film a 8.5/10 )
I would recommend this to a friend!
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