The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (a.k.a. Master Killer)
I guess there are different versions of "enter the 36 chambers" I think ranging from 90 to 120 minutes. It was just reissued as part of the Celestial/ Shaw bros massive reissue process. Ididn't buy it but I did get "return to the 36 Chambers" which I didn't know about. It's really good. Gordon Lui plays a guy who goes to Shaolin and learns kung fu by working on scaffolding while refurbishing the 36th chamber! San Te is played by someone else. It has a much much lighter tone than the first one, but some great action. I appreciated it most for it's unpretentious tone, not alot of effects and drama and so forth. There's another one called "disciples of the 36th chamber" that was reissued with alot more footage and is apparently a bit better than the bootleg version that's been floating around, which is usally dismissed as a lightweight comedy. I saw it in the store once but didn't get it. aaaiigh
36 Chambers of Shaolin (Master Killer)
I just got turned on to this movie, I know I'm a late bloomer. Gordon Liu is now #2 on my list of fav MA's with Jet Li and Tony Jaa, battling for 3rd. My ?: are the 2 sequels worth purchasing, or are thy just "B" movie dreck. There's a local vid store that has just about any MA movie ever made. (he's got Ong Bak 2- will watch this w/e) I want to know if the sequels are worth it b4 purchasing them, so any feedback would be welcome. Thanks.