“Martial Arts” Reviews

Put mildly, I found this film a complete waste of time.

House of Flying Daggers has moments of brilliance that are simply unmatched.

A very entertaining and engaging, if somewhat dated, kung fu flick.

The first Jet Li film I ever watched, and I think it may very well have spoiled all of his other films for me.

If you thought these sorts of mind-blowing acrobatics could exist only in the Matrix, then “Ong-Bak” is bound to be an awe-inspiring eye-opener.

This is straight up Shaw Brothers action, from the camera movements to the geysers of blood to the way in which characters die.

This is one of those films you watch when you just want to be reminded of how bizarre Hong Kong cinema can be.

I have no idea how this movie got made, and there’s a good chance that it’s very existence might negate one or two fundamental laws of nature.

Easily one of the best of Chan’s recent films, there’s a cohesive plot and the fight scenes are among the best Chan’s ever done.

I swear, this movie has some of the most innovative ways to kill people I’ve ever seen in a kung fu film.

Zhang Yimou’s entry into the wuxia genre is majestic, stirring, and beautiful. Oh, and it features some kick-ass action sequences, too.

A truly classic kung fu comedy, with amazing fight choreography and the best slapstick this side of a Jackie Chan film.

It’s hard to make a definite statement about a film so intent on being dreamlike and intangible, on a genre film that’s anything but.

It makes one pine for the grace and wit of The Crow: City of Angels or even Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.

An unsung martial arts classic with excellent fight choreography and gorgeous cinematography.

Ultimately, Sword of Doom is a film about killing and the consequences of having no conscience.

Tsui Hark takes the oldest of kung fu movie clichés — avenging your murdered father — and distills it to its rawest essence.

This is one of those “Dude, you won’t believe what I just saw” sort of movies.

After stuff like ‘The One’ and ‘Kiss of the Dragon,’ it was nice to see something as outrageous as ‘The Tai Chi Master.’

As a martial arts epic, Musa has it all: beautiful cinematography, solid performances, thrilling action, and a moving storyline.