Drunken Master details
| Formats: | 15 DVD, LOVEFiLM Instant |
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| Starring: | Jackie Chan, Casanova Wong, Siu Tien Yuen |
| Director: | Yuen Woo-Ping |
| Genres: | Action/Adventure - Thriller, World Cinema - Chinese |
| Studio: | ENTERTAINMENT ONE |
| Original title | Jui kuen |
| Collections: | Fight Night, Wax on, Wax Off |
| Title | Runtime | Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Drunken Master |
1hr 46 mins | 15 |
LOVEFiLM Instant Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 46 minutes |
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| Rental release: | To be confirmed |
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Drunken Antics!
By bombshell from London , 26 Jun 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
This film is hilarious…! Starring a youthful and arrogant Jackie Chan in all his glory, and a cast of jokers it would seem!
The story in traditional style is entirely corny, and provides an appropriate backdrop for much vengeance, showing off and general combat.
The Kung Fu is aesthetically stunning, although a tad too theatrical and choreographed for my preferences. However, nonetheless a feat of co-ordination, and awe-inspiring to watch in the same way as a complex break dance routine!
The ‘Drunken Master’ concept is what swings it however, and the notion that a few sherbets can tip the martial arts master over into a state of mind body and soul where seemingly staggering, special styles of drunken gods are the ultimate fighting stances that will defeat all others.
The characters are humorously and convincingly styled within the constraints of the genre, and the discipline of the art is effectively conveyed in a most entertaining fashion!
Veering towards the light entertainment end of the martial arts spectrum, I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone with an interest in martial arts, or indeed, in comedy. Highly amusing!- Was this review helpful to you?
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(36)An early Chan gem
By a customer , 14 Apr 2013First of all, forget the plot. Also, don't expect any of the big stunt work that would be expected in Jackie Chan's later films. This is all about the fights, being the combination of kung fu, acrobatics and general clowning around that Jackie Chan went on to make his own. The choreography is wild and varied, making each fight seem constantly fresh, with director Yuen Wo Ping showing the brilliance that would eventually make his name in western cinema with the likes of The Matrix, Crouching Tiger and Kill Bill. If you like fights with the tongue firmly in the cheek, this is a must.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Forget Kill Bill- this is martial art fun with a great female character
By a customer , 01 Nov 2012Good fun to watch and I besides gasping at all the impossibly clever acrobatics by Jackie Chan, I enjoyed seeing a great, mrmotsblr female character (his mum) .- Was this review helpful to you?
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Jackie Chan At His Best.
By H0LLIE (198 reviews) from UK , 23 Jul 2010In my opinion this is Jackie's greatest work. Stunning choreography of exceptionally well executed fights, superb direction, realistic settings, and better than average acting.
This is not the first kung fu film I ever saw, but it is the one that began my obsession with old kung fu movies. The drunken boxing on show here is stunningly done and truly not to be missed.
If you are a fan of Chinese kung fu films then you really have no excuse for not seeing this. If you are a fan of Jackie Chan's modern work in America then I highly recommend you take a look back at the kind of true martial arts movies that launched his career in his native China, beginning with this one.- Was this review helpful to you?
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old skool at its best
By filmaddictz (4 reviews) from Nottingham , 14 May 2009this film is just how i remember it when i was younger the dubbing is funny as f**ck and this is how jackie chan should be remembered not commercial rubbish like rush hour!!
if you like kung fu then watch this now!!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Not the best
By a customer from Glasgow , 10 Jan 2009Enjoyed the film, though a bit slow.- Was this review helpful to you?
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