Haoli
Once Upon a Time in China I, II, III
Just got done w/ OUTC I and getting ready to start II.
Anyone else done this?
How historically accurate are they?
Do they get better or worse?
Anyone read any good books on the Boxer Rebellion?
I've read most of a book,"The Dragon Syndicates", about
the Triads and it has some info on the triad involvement during
the BR.
I've seen a book simply titled "The Boxer Rebellion" but haven't
purchased it yet.
...just stretching my legs and refilling the Guinness.....
Happy Labor Day !!!
Matt
"George never did wake up. And, even all that talking didn't make death any easier...at least not for us. Maybe, in the end, all you can really hope for is that your last thought is a nice one...even if it's just about the taste of a nice cold beer."
"If you find the right balance between desperation and fear you can make people believe anything"
"Is enlightenment even possible? Or, did I drive by it like a missed exit?"
It's simpler than you think.
I could be completely wrong"
that was zen, this is tao
2 very good, donnie yen kicks ass in it
3 not that good
4,5,6 - load up on the guinness
historically accurate? not entirely. As far as the first one goes, I don't know if Wong actually fought an iron body master. In part 2 he meets Sun Yat Sen, which I doubt really happened. no historical accuracy from there on.
Haoli
Couldn't do all 3 in one night.
I didn't think they were going to be all that accurate.
DY is pretty good.
We'll give the third a go tonight.
4, 5, 6 ??? haven't even seen them on the shelf.
Are there any titles out there that DO have some
historical accuracy?
oh, and what is the form they are doing on the beach
in the beginning of 1 and 2? Anything of note?
thanks,
Matt
"George never did wake up. And, even all that talking didn't make death any easier...at least not for us. Maybe, in the end, all you can really hope for is that your last thought is a nice one...even if it's just about the taste of a nice cold beer."
"If you find the right balance between desperation and fear you can make people believe anything"
"Is enlightenment even possible? Or, did I drive by it like a missed exit?"
It's simpler than you think.
I could be completely wrong"
More machine elf than man
I don't think 4 or 5 even have Jet Li in them.
6, however, is one of my favorites, no matter what anyone else says. It's not called "Once Upon a Time in China 6"... it's called "Once Upon a Time in China and America". Wong Fei Hung comes to the USA! LOL... great fun! Especially the (Mexican? Does anybody know who/what that badguy in black was supposed to be?) main bad guy.
On a similar note... has anyone seen "Last Hero In China"? It seems to be a spoof of the Once Upon a Time in China, but it stars Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung again... very odd movie
Anyway.. just my opinion...
Official bat boy
4 and 5 have Zhao Wen Zhuo and from what I've heard he would have been the next Jet Li if Jet wasn't around. I wish people would pay more attention to him and other actors. It's cool to see jet but there's more that Jet Li you know.
killer kung fu commando streetfighter who has used his devastating fighting system to defeat hordes of attackers in countless combat situations
Mr. Rice Guy
Zhao Wen Zhao is good amazing! He's also the bad guy in the original fong sai yuk!
If u wanna check out some of his movies:
Fong Sai Yuk (as the bad guy)
Blade
the Blacksheep Affair (also has Shu Kei in it)
Body Weapon <--- DEF worth checking out if u also happen to like Angie Cheung wai yee
Fist Power
to name a few... Blade is probably the best of those imo
happy watching
Also i like the likes of Aaron Kwok and Ekin Cheng - stormriders was excellent as was a man called hero... also has anyone seen Aarons 2000AD? Pretty rad film with a special appearance by kenneth lo
david
Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent result of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.
It is right and it is duty.
Bannned
I really like that movie.On a similar note... has anyone seen "Last Hero In China"? It seems to be a spoof of the Once Upon a Time in China, but it stars Jet Li as Wong Fei Hung again... very odd movie
More machine elf than man
I wasn't saying that only Jet would be good... actually, i like a large assortment of CMA/Actors.
My only problem is that I hate when they switch the actor in the middle of a series... Western or Chinese movie
crazy cow killin sidekick
I liked # 1..
Fong Sai Yuk 1 is ok, #2 sux
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