the choreography on this is just fantastic, like damn, i wish could fight like this

the choreography on this is just fantastic, like damn, i wish could fight like this

Doesn’t quite reach Drunken Masters heights but that says more about that classic, definitely check out this classic, super underrated

Doesn’t quite reach Drunken Masters heights but that says more about that classic, definitely check out this classic, super underrated

This is, technically, the best 70’s Chan film I’ve seen to date. The camerawork is smooth, clean, and super dynamic, and the available restoration (on Tubi) has some of the most crisp, vibrant, and sharp quality I’ve had the pleasure of seeing on Chan’s older stuff. This is one of the best films to be able to enjoy this restoration on, as well. It almost feels like the film that screams “70’s Jackie Chan” the most, with it’s spectacular physical comedy (it’s not quite Drunken Master funny, but it’s still damn good,) electric choreography, and wonderful stunts. There’s an especially impressive score here, being one of the best displayed from a Hong Kong Kung Fu film. People watch Jackie Chan’s films to have a good time, and this most certainly won’t disappoint. It’s a great time.

This is, technically, the best 70’s Chan film I’ve seen to date. The camerawork is smooth, clean, and super dynamic, and the available restoration (on Tubi) has some of the most crisp, vibrant, and sharp quality I’ve had the pleasure of seeing on Chan’s older stuff. This is one of the best films to be able to enjoy this restoration on, as well. It almost feels like the film that screams “70’s Jackie Chan” the most, with it’s spectacular physical comedy (it’s not quite Drunken Master funny, but it’s still damn good,) electric choreography, and wonderful stunts. There’s an especially impressive score here, being one of the best displayed from a Hong Kong Kung Fu film. People watch Jackie Chan’s films to have a good time, and this most certainly won’t disappoint. It’s a great time.

This first pairing of Jackie Chan as star, Yuen Woo-ping as director and Woo-ping’s father Yuen Siu-tien in a reoccurring beggar / marital arts master role that would be perfected in Drunken Master which would immediately follow this release.

This story, such as it is, is two rival schools vying for students with an escalating fight between school masters to prove their worth. ultimately it is the beggar outside the school steps Pai (Yuen Siu-tien) who has all the best moves, which he reached to put-upon punching bag student Chien Fu (Jackie Chan).

Your not really here for the story though, you are here for the blisteringly paced martial arts duels, pitting the snake fist against the eagle claw style, and then a later upgrade into Cat Claw style, (complete with fierce puddy tat sound effects). As is standard with Chan movies, although not at the time as this and Drunken Master really set the template, there is plenty of physical comedy mixed in with the action, the highlight being Chan’s rebuke of the school teacher attempting to muss up his flaw.

Also watch out for the Kung Fu Priest who has a knife embedded in his crucifix! I guess his reading of ‘The Cross and the Switchblade’ was a little too literal.

This first pairing of Jackie Chan as star, Yuen Woo-ping as director and Woo-ping’s father Yuen Siu-tien in a reoccurring beggar / marital arts master role that would be perfected in Drunken Master which would immediately follow this release.

This story, such as it is, is two rival schools vying for students with an escalating fight between school masters to prove their worth. ultimately it is the beggar outside the school steps Pai (Yuen Siu-tien) who has all the best moves, which he reached to put-upon punching bag student Chien Fu (Jackie Chan).

Your not really here for the story though, you are here for the blisteringly paced martial arts duels, pitting the snake fist against the eagle claw style, and then a later upgrade into Cat Claw style, (complete with fierce puddy tat sound effects). As is standard with Chan movies, although not at the time as this and Drunken Master really set the template, there is plenty of physical comedy mixed in with the action, the highlight being Chan’s rebuke of the school teacher attempting to muss up his flaw.

Also watch out for the Kung Fu Priest who has a knife embedded in his crucifix! I guess his reading of ‘The Cross and the Switchblade’ was a little too literal.

The cat was the true hero all along btw

The cat was the true hero all along btw