Jackie Chan stands at the edge of a burning pile of steel. He is kicked onto the fire, and crawls across to get out of the flames. The stunt was performed without wires, the only protection given to Chan was some liquid on his clothes to prevent them from catching the brunt of the heat.
However, [...]

Both a loving parody and homage to classic Chinese martial arts films, Kung Fu Hustle is brilliant. Every scene contains something memorable, whether it’s original or a spin on a classic fight from another movie. A wonderful soundtrack adds a campy, light-hearted feel that completes Stephen Chow’s certified classic.
Those who fear the R-rating expecting graphic [...]

Without wires or cheap CG, the fights in Kiss of the Dragon carry a high impact, brutal feel. It saves the rather mundane story from a pit of generic plot points, and lifts the film above other recent martial arts extravaganzas. It’s enjoyable when it delivers on its promises.
A sub-standard revenge script is the basis [...]