Top 5 martial arts movies of all time?

Aerich · 02-18-2005, 03:23 AM

So I just saw Hero today... finally. I liked it. Great blend of story and action, IMO, although some of the fight sequences were a bit too contrived for my taste.

But it got me thinking - what are the "best" martial arts flicks out there? I haven't seen as many as want to, so I'm looking for more good ones.

You can define "best" any way you like: all-out action, style, skill, etc.

I'm still mulling over my list, but it would have to include at least one each from Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Jet Li.

Harkoliar · 02-18-2005, 09:48 AM

Once upon a time in china.. good stuff - jet lee

jackie chan makes good martial arts movies.. especially when its comedy [img]smile.gif[/img]

bruce lee - it may look corney without any special effects but what you see there is what bruce lee can do without any acting (he is a terrible actor to be honest)

its pretty funny since i just saw bruce lee "enter the dragon" just shown as a friday night movie ..

[ 02-18-2005, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

Djinn Raffo · 02-18-2005, 12:56 PM

Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain
Legend of Zu
Bride With White Hair 1
Bride With White Hair 2

krunchyfrogg · 02-18-2005, 08:18 PM

If "Kill Bill 1 & 2" count as MA movies, I say they belong on the list (they were intended to be just one movie, but QT split them up).

The movie pays so many homages to kung fu TV and movies, that it just has to make it.

"Enter the Dragon" is my favorite Bruce Lee flick.

If you don't mind reading subtitles, definitely see anything by Akira Kurisowa. Incredible films, at least the ones I've seen. George Lucas' "Star Wars" was loosley based on "The Hiudden Fortress," but my favorite of his films is "The Seven Samurai."

Kakero · 02-18-2005, 08:56 PM

StormRider
Swordsman
Once Upon a time in China
Three Swordman
Fung Sai Yuk

Sir Degrader · 02-18-2005, 10:06 PM

Rocky IV
Rocky III
Rocky II
Rocky
Hero

Balintherlas · 02-18-2005, 10:32 PM

Mortal Combat
Mortal Combat Annialation
Street Fighter
The Quest
Kickboxer

Darkman · 02-21-2005, 01:14 AM

I'm tempted the mention a bunch of Chinese/Hong Kong martial arts films since they are the true thing, but for some reason the American made movies are the ones that have stuck out to me over the years (except for CTHD).

Bloodsport - the best kickass movie ever
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - masterful in every way
Best of the Best - I actually cried at the end
The Karate Kid - an American classic
The Hunted - the train scene is just awesome

Orbost · 02-21-2005, 04:34 PM

Streetfighter, with Kylie Minogue (sniggers).

Ilander · 02-24-2005, 09:42 PM

Shaolin Soccer

02-18-2005, 03:23 AM	#1
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 44 Posts: 2,061	So I just saw Hero today... finally. I liked it. Great blend of story and action, IMO, although some of the fight sequences were a bit too contrived for my taste. But it got me thinking - what are the "best" martial arts flicks out there? I haven't seen as many as want to, so I'm looking for more good ones. You can define "best" any way you like: all-out action, style, skill, etc. I'm still mulling over my list, but it would have to include at least one each from Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Jet Li. __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill

02-18-2005, 09:48 AM	#2
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	Once upon a time in china.. good stuff - jet lee jackie chan makes good martial arts movies.. especially when its comedy [img]smile.gif[/img] bruce lee - it may look corney without any special effects but what you see there is what bruce lee can do without any acting (he is a terrible actor to be honest) its pretty funny since i just saw bruce lee "enter the dragon" just shown as a friday night movie .. [ 02-18-2005, 09:51 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ] __________________ Catch me if you can..

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krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	If "Kill Bill 1 & 2" count as MA movies, I say they belong on the list (they were intended to be just one movie, but QT split them up). The movie pays so many homages to kung fu TV and movies, that it just has to make it. "Enter the Dragon" is my favorite Bruce Lee flick. If you don't mind reading subtitles, definitely see anything by Akira Kurisowa. Incredible films, at least the ones I've seen. George Lucas' "Star Wars" was loosley based on "The Hiudden Fortress," but my favorite of his films is "The Seven Samurai." __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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Darkman Avatar Join Date: July 11, 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 525	I'm tempted the mention a bunch of Chinese/Hong Kong martial arts films since they are the true thing, but for some reason the American made movies are the ones that have stuck out to me over the years (except for CTHD). Bloodsport - the best kickass movie ever Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - masterful in every way Best of the Best - I actually cried at the end The Karate Kid - an American classic The Hunted - the train scene is just awesome __________________ There more of it there is,<br />The less you see.

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