Martial Arts movies (a discussion on the best)

Larry_OHF · 03-26-2002, 04:38 PM

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A while back, I saw the movie , Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I believe some of us were talking about that movie, and how glad we were that it was subtitled into English and not dubbed.
Wel...another fantastic movie will be released in October, I beleive, called Iron Monkey. It has actually been out since 1993, but the U.S. is just now getting it. Must be because of the success of the previous mentioned. If anyone wants to see a Quicktime trailer of it...here is the link.Iron Monkey

I really like this movie, but I don't think it will be as exceiting as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. That little girl could kick some serious arse! But...this one is supposed to be just as thrilling, as you will see in the trailer.

Another movie that is right up there in action is called Zu Warriors. It is a mix of Martial art and apparently magic. It deals with Godly powers and dark evil creatures against mortality and all. Kinda feels like Mortal Combat. Anyway, the trailer for it is available in Windows Media or Quicktime. It is here. Zu Warriors

So...who likes butt-kicking martial arts stuff?

The director of both Zu and Monkey also did Matrix and Crouching</font>

Daniel · 03-26-2002, 08:26 PM

I've just this minute finished watching Twin brothers with Jet li, it was very good and very similar too crouching tiger according to my friend(I haven't watched it my self yet so I cannot judge).

As for your question I love martial arts films, I guess they bring back memories of me and my cousin beating the crap out of each other in the backyard when we were kids lol

Rokenn · 03-27-2002, 10:35 AM

Enter the Dragon is the best IMO. Bruce Lee owns them all [img]smile.gif[/img]

Sir ReGiN · 03-27-2002, 11:22 AM

I love martial arts movies!
They're just so very entertaining, but only the asian ones of course..
The non-asian ones tend to be very disappointing.
I've actually seen Iron MOnkey and can safely say that Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is much better..
Not just for the fighting-scenes but for the script too...

Oh, and the best martial arts movie, IMO, is "The Evil Cult" with Jet Li

[ 03-28-2002, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: Sir ReGiN ]

Glorfindel · 03-28-2002, 05:31 AM

Would u classify "romeo must die" as martial arts? I liked that lots....

Sneeki Two · 03-29-2002, 01:29 AM

Lone Wolf and Cub is also very good. I am not sure if that is the name of this one (there are several of them I think). It has 2 ninja clans (one all males and one all females) hunting the Lone Wolf. It is very bloody but very good.

If you are into anime (japanese animation), I would check out Ninja Scrolls. This one doesn't disappoint.

Just my 2.

Jonni Voodoo · 03-29-2002, 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by Glorfindel:
Would u classify "romeo must die" as martial arts? I liked that lots....

Good movie, especially the special effect that shows the bones being broken when the killing blow hits. Not enough action in my opinion, though.

Cerek the Barbaric · 03-29-2002, 12:37 PM

Kiss of the Dragon (starring Jet Li) is also very good. I just saw it a couple of weeks ago.

The plot is stretched in some places, but the butt-kicking is plentiful and exciting....especially at the end.

Sir ReGiN · 03-29-2002, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
Kiss of the Dragon (starring Jet Li) is also very good. I just saw it a couple of weeks ago.

The plot is stretched in some places, but the butt-kicking is plentiful and exciting....especially at the end.

Yeah Kiss of the Dragon is very good [img]smile.gif[/img]
The only thing I objected to was the way they had cut it, it was somewhat hard to keep up when they were fighting, but it had a great plot [img]smile.gif[/img]
I especially liked when Jet Li kicked a billiard ball oín a guys face.brilliant action

GokuZool · 03-29-2002, 05:39 PM

One of my favourites is Shaolin Temple 2 or (Kids from Shaolin) as it is also known. It stars Jet Li when he was younger (18 i think). What I like about the movie is the action is full on. I've noticed that the latest Martial Arts movies are more tame than they used to be.

I suppose the Jackie Chan movies are good, but they kinda come under Comedy/Action category

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Would u classify "romeo must die" as martial arts? I liked that lots....

Of course! This movie was very very kewl and as Jonni Voodoo said the bone breaking effects were a nice touch.

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A while back, I saw the movie , Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Another excellent movie! It was kewl how they could fly; and the fight scenes were brilliant!

Oh yeah I don't know if its out yet anywhere else but there is this kewl "Shaolin Monk" exhibition kinda thing at this theatre in Sydney. It looks really kewl and I'm seeing it soon. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 03-29-2002, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: GokuZool ]

03-27-2002, 10:35 AM	#3
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 61 Posts: 2,193	Enter the Dragon is the best IMO. Bruce Lee owns them all [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

03-27-2002, 11:22 AM	#4
Sir ReGiN Gold Dragon Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: The land of blonde virgins Age: 43 Posts: 2,563	I love martial arts movies! They're just so very entertaining, but only the asian ones of course.. The non-asian ones tend to be very disappointing. I've actually seen Iron MOnkey and can safely say that Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is much better.. Not just for the fighting-scenes but for the script too... Oh, and the best martial arts movie, IMO, is "The Evil Cult" with Jet Li [ 03-28-2002, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: Sir ReGiN ] __________________ Take a look at your Promised Land<br />Your deed is that gun in your hand

03-29-2002, 12:37 PM	#8
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 62 Posts: 3,257	Kiss of the Dragon (starring Jet Li) is also very good. I just saw it a couple of weeks ago. The plot is stretched in some places, but the butt-kicking is plentiful and exciting....especially at the end. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

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03-26-2002, 04:38 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	<font color=skyblue> A while back, I saw the movie , Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I believe some of us were talking about that movie, and how glad we were that it was subtitled into English and not dubbed. Wel...another fantastic movie will be released in October, I beleive, called Iron Monkey. It has actually been out since 1993, but the U.S. is just now getting it. Must be because of the success of the previous mentioned. If anyone wants to see a Quicktime trailer of it...here is the link.Iron Monkey I really like this movie, but I don't think it will be as exceiting as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. That little girl could kick some serious arse! But...this one is supposed to be just as thrilling, as you will see in the trailer. Another movie that is right up there in action is called Zu Warriors. It is a mix of Martial art and apparently magic. It deals with Godly powers and dark evil creatures against mortality and all. Kinda feels like Mortal Combat. Anyway, the trailer for it is available in Windows Media or Quicktime. It is here. Zu Warriors So...who likes butt-kicking martial arts stuff? The director of both Zu and Monkey also did Matrix and Crouching</font>

03-26-2002, 08:26 PM	#2
Daniel Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: England Age: 42 Posts: 1,203	I've just this minute finished watching Twin brothers with Jet li, it was very good and very similar too crouching tiger according to my friend(I haven't watched it my self yet so I cannot judge). As for your question I love martial arts films, I guess they bring back memories of me and my cousin beating the crap out of each other in the backyard when we were kids lol

03-28-2002, 05:31 AM	#5
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 38 Posts: 3,337	Would u classify "romeo must die" as martial arts? I liked that lots....

03-29-2002, 01:29 AM	#6
Sneeki Two Dungeon Master Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Tx, USA Posts: 88	Lone Wolf and Cub is also very good. I am not sure if that is the name of this one (there are several of them I think). It has 2 ninja clans (one all males and one all females) hunting the Lone Wolf. It is very bloody but very good. If you are into anime (japanese animation), I would check out Ninja Scrolls. This one doesn't disappoint. Just my 2.

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