Martial Arts Movies
They are, in fact, the only worth watching. It is further true that Chinese cinema is far superior to Hollywood garbage. This is why the following is dedicated specifically to Chinese martial arts movies. Top 25 Kung Fu Films #1. Fist Of Legend (1994) This is the greatest movie of all time!! Jet Li stars in the remake of The Chinese Connection. It is a must see!!! Fist Of Legend clip 1 Fist Of Legend clip 2 #2. Fearless (2006) Jet Li pays homage to the legendary man (Huo Yuanjia) who organized chinese martial arts in China, and helped bring a nation together with the famous Jin Wu Sports Federation. Fearless Clip 1 Fearless Clip 2 #3. Iron Monkey (1993) A Hong Kong variation on Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are continually robbed by a masked bandit know as "Iron Monkey". Directed by Yuen Woo Ping, starring Ronguang Yu, and Donnie Yen, Iron Monkey is one of the best martial arts movies of all time. Iron Monkey clip 1 Iron Monkey clip 2 #4. Ten Fingers Of Death (1971) A young Jakie Chan learns kung fu in secret, as he is forbade to practice fighting by his Uncle, but a time soon comes when he must use what he has learned to not only protect his Uncle, but also to avenge his fathers death. Ten Fingers Of Death clip 1 Ten Fingers Of Death clip 2 People, all to often, mock the brilliant martial arts movies of the seventies for their lack of "Hollywood magic", but Hollywood BS is more like it. While it is true that these movies don't always have brilliant allegorical meaning, and may not, at times, have made use of flawless dubbing technology, they are distinctly brilliant in their own right.
These training sequences were, literally, a how to segment within the movie, illustrating clear instructions handed down my true masters. You see, these movies weren't made by established film artisans, but by established martial artisans. The thought and work that went into creating and performing the movements within these films was their hammer and chisel. These films inspired a world of martial artists, dreamers, and movie makers, and I will slap the next person to mock these films. #5. Wheels On Meals (1984) This is one of the most entertaining martial arts movies of all times. Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, and Sammo Hung team up to deliver a hilarious butt kicking movie. Benny (the Jet) Rodriguez costars and lends his amazing skills. Wheels on Meals clip 1 Wheels on Meals clip 2 #6. The Chinese Connection (1972) The Greatest Bruce Lee film of all time. The Chinese connection is a masterpiece portraying the hardships of the Chinese in a Japanese controlled territory. Bruce (Chen Chen) learns of his teacher's murder, and must overcome racial inequality to bring the Murderers to justice. The Chinese Connection clip 1 The Chinese Connection clip 2 #7. Enter The Dragon (1973) Bruce Lee stars in Enter The Dragon. A huge smash in the west, this film made Bruce Lee a household name. Some say that this is the definitive martial arts movie. Enter The Dragon clip 1 Enter The Dragon clip 2 #8. Drunken Master (1978) Jackie Chan (The Naughty Panther) must suffer the torture of learning Drunken Fist Boxing. This is the first Drunken Master, not Drunken Master II (Legend of the Drunken Master). Bolo Yeung co-stars. Drunken Master clip 1 Drunken Master clip 2 #9. Shaolin Temple (1982) The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father. This was Jet Li's first movie. Shaolin Temple clip 1 Shaolin Temple clip 2 #10. Supercop (1992) Jackie Chan delivers again in this Police Story sequel titled "Supercop" for it's American release. I absolutely loved Rumble in the Bronx, but I found Supercop to be even better. Michelle Yeoh was also beautiful and skilled enough to be placed at the top of my fantasies. Supercop clip 1 Supercop clip 2 Which martial arts movies are the top martial arts movies? #11. Legend Of The Drunken Master (1994) Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxing", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Legend Of The Drunken Master clip 1 Legend Of The Drunken Master clip 2 #12. Tai Chi Master (1993) This is a fantastic movie! Li was probably approaching his peak as a martial artist in 1993 and Yuen Wo Ping make full use of Li’s strength, flexibility and general credibility as a man who can do anything with his body. Tai Chi Master clip 1 Tai Chi master clip 2 #13. The Master (1989, US release in 1992) Uncle Tak, the old martial arts master and physician, has severe problems with his former student Johnny, who wants nothing more than to kill his old master to prove his own worth. Jet, Tak's best pupil, must travel to the Us to defend his teacher, and to show Johnny the way of a true master. The Master clip 1 The Master clip 2 #14. The Legend (1996) The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. One of his Governors is sent on a mission to retrieve a list of members of that secret society. Meanwhile, Canton kung fu practitioner Fong Sai-Yuk falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a rich merchant. The Legend clip 1 The Legend clip 2 #15. Snake And Crane Arts Of The Shaolin (1978) Jackie Chan stars as the young warrior Hsu Yiu Fong. Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane," after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must fight off numerous clans who are all attempting to steal the book from him, to find out the true reason for the disappearance of the Shaolin Masters. Snake And Crane Arts Of The Shaolin clip 1 Snake And Crane Arts Of The Shaolin clip 2 #16. Shanghai Express (1986) This movie is amazing!!! I think it is Sammo's best. Sammo Hung directs and stars in this hilarious and action packed film. He plays a pimp who tries to save a town by blowing up the tracks of a train filled with millionaires. This movie is also titled Millionaire's Express. The film has so many cameos and gags. It really is one of my favorite movies. Shanghai Express clip 1 Shanghai Express clip 2 #17. The Magnificent Butcher (1979) A plump butcher student of Wong Fei Hung, Lam Sai-Wing (Sammo) gets into trouble with a rival kung-fu school known as Five Dragons and is accused of raping the head of that school's goddaughter and killing his son. Now Ko, the head of five dragons, wants revenge. #18. Snake In The Eagles Shadow (1978) Having often been bullied at a martial arts school, Chien Fu (Jackie Chan) finds a kung fu master willing to teach him kung fu out of pity. The kung fu master, Pai Chung Tien, is schooled in the art of the 'Snake-Fist' kung fu, and warns Chien Fu to never use his skill unless necessary. Unbeknownst to Chien Fu however is that Master Pai is on the run from a killer named Shang Kuan Yin, who is skilled in a more formidable art known as the 'Eagle's Claw'. #19. Kung Fu Hustle (2004) Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and the slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all. #20. Five Deadly Venoms (1978) A dying teacher instructs his final student to check on the activities of five former pupils, each of whom he taught a unique and special style of kung-fu to: The Centipede, Snake, Scorpion, Lizard, and Toad (hence the title). His final student, who knows a little of each style must team up with one of the other good students to destroy the evil ones if there are any. Greed and treachery ensue as the student discovers that some of the students are indeed evil. But which one can he trust enough to team up with? #21. Royal Tramp (1992) The story of Wilson Bond, a pimp who after saving Chan, the leader of the Heaven and Earth society, a revolutionary group, is made a member. After a botched first assignment for the group, he is made a servant to the Prince, the very person the Heaven and Earth society want to overthrow. What follows is plenty of mayhem and laughter. Hey!! Read review for Royal Tramp here!! Great martial arts movie. #22. Master Of The Flying Guillotine (1975) The Manchu dynasty employs the Master of the Flying Guillotine (Kam Kong) in hopes of quelling the resistance stirring within than Han people. Before long, a fighting tournament is announced, and the participants include the One Armed Boxer, who was responsible for killing two of the Master's disciples. The Master is certain he can down his newfound opponent by means of the Flying Guillotine, but the One Armed Boxer proves a challenging fighter himself. #23. Shaolin Soccer (2001) A group of down-on-their-luck Chinese monks use their magical kung fu skills to compete for a $1 million prize in a soccer tournament against their evil rivals. Like Stephen Chow Martial Arts Movies?!? Read these reviews!! Read review for Tricky Master here!! Great martial arts movie. Read review for Fight Back To School here!! Great martial arts movie. #24. Once Upon A Time In China(1991) Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. #25. Big Trouble In Little China (1986) When trucker Jack Burton agreed to take his friend Wang Chi to pick up his fiancee at the airport, he never expected to get involved in a supernatural battle between good and evil. Wang's fiancee has emerald green eyes, which make her a perfect target for an immortal sorcerer named Lo Pan and his three invincible cronies. Lo Pan must marry a girl with green eyes so he can regain his physical form. Now, Jack must save Wang's fiancee from Lo Pan and his henchmen, and win back his stolen truck. But how can he defeat an enemy who has no body? Here's a great fight scene.Kung Fu Vs. Yoga: Martial Arts Movies from The Outpost
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