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Jet Li - The Legend review

Rated - 3.0 stars

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Jet Li - The Legend

Director Cory Yuen
Run time 99 mins Certificate 15

5th January 2005

If you cant get hold of the original Catonese version called Fong Sai Yuk (sometimes plays on Ch4 not Sky), that has English subtitles, then this is still a decent DVD to get.

Part 1 & 2 of this film are absolute classics. I've watched them many times over and in my opinion these, along with Fist of Legend (Jet Li's tribute to Bruce Lee, again look for for the subtitled version), are three of the best films Jet Li has to offer. The touch of comedy with martial arts especially in The Legend 1 & 2 is genius. Jet Li is comedic unlike the roles he's played in recent Western movies (Lethal Weapon 4, Kiss of Death...etc). But then swift and deadly when things get serious. Even if you're not a martial arts fan, most likely you'll find this film highly enjoyable.

If you thought the dubbing was criminal, you'll be sorely disappointed that the excellent theme song and background music has been editted out. But I'm sure if you're reading this most likely you haven't seen this movie before so nothing to worry about.

I'd give the subtitled version five stars but this three stars. Still, highly recommended stuff but look for the proper version if you want the full effect!