HK MOVIES - I
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IRON MONKEY Starring: Yu Rong Guang, Donnie Yen, Jean Wong,
Tsang Sze Man Director: Yuen Woo-Ping (“The Matrix”, “Crouching
Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) Producer: Tsui Hark Language: Cantonese with English subtitles Released Date: October 12, 2001 (“Iron Monkey” was actually released in 1993. Marimax purchased the copyright of the film to distribute it in North America.) Synopsis: The citizens of a small Chinese town suffer from failed crops and corrupt officials. Their salvation comes in the form of a Robin Hood figure, the Iron Monkey (Yu Rong-Guang), who steals from the rich to give to poor. When martial arts master Wong Kay-ying arrives, his martial arts skills lead local lawmen to suspect that he may be the masked outlaw. Wong's son, Wong Fei-hung, is caught in the line of fire as he fights to clear his name. In the end, Wong and the Iron Monkey must join forces to face the real villain of the piece. “Iron Monkey” features some of the finest kung fu fighting of recent vintage, together with plot and performances which allow something for the heart as well. Comments: An EXCELLENT film!! A CLASSIC piece of
work from HK! It set the expectations for martial arts/wife-fu films! A “Must
See” for all HK film fans! Highly recommended!! [5/5] |
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