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    Opens this weekend...

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    Third-generation Wong Fei-hung
    By Loong Wai Ting - 25 November 2014 @ 5:26 PM

    Under the tutelage of action star and producer Sammo Hung, Eddie Peng ushers in a new era of the legendary martial arts exponent, writes Loong Wai Ting

    MARTIAL arts grandmaster and one of the best known cinematic icons, Wong Fei-hung, returns to the silver screen; this time in Roy Chow’s Rise Of The Legend, opening this Thursday.

    Eddie Peng plays the martial arts exponent, one of the legendary figures of Chinese martial arts.

    Throughout the years many actors, including the late Kwan Tak-hing, Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu and Vincent Zhao, have had the pivotal role in bringing the revered character to life. Action star Sammo Hung, who also plays a part in Rise Of The Legend, had portrayed Wong in the 2004 adaptation of the Disney film Around The World In 80 Days.

    For Western audiences, Wong is more commonly known through Jet Li’s realistic portrayal in Tsui Hark’s Once Upon A Time film franchise.

    Written by Christine To Chi-long of Jet Li’s Fearless and Jay Chou’s Secret fame, acclaimed action choreographer Corey Yuen co-directed Rise Of The Legend with Liu Fang.

    It also stars Sammo (he is also one of the film’s producers) as Thunder, Wang Loudan (Ma Chun Yu) and Jing Boran (Red Fire), Zhang Jin (Wu Sheng), Wong Cho Lam (Big Tooth Su) and Byron Mann (Crow). Award-winning actor Tony Leung Ka-fai and Angelababy have cameo roles in the film.

    Eddie took on the challenging role by going through eight months of intense physical conditioning and martial arts training. He honed his acting skills to better interpret the hero’s darker side.

    In an interview courtesy of RAM Entertainment, Sammo says: “This legendary character has a lot history, since the late Kwan Tak-Hing himself starred in over 100 Wong Fei-Hung films.

    “When Jet Li took over the mantle, he had a different interpretation of the character. Now that it is Eddie’s turn, we hope that he will usher in another new era for this character. We don’t know if he will be successful in being the third-generation Wong Fei-hung, but we believe that we have an idea to portray this legendary character in a new light.”

    Sammo and Tony share their views on the making of the film:

    On the set of Rise Of The Legend, both Eddie and you share a bond, almost like a father and son. Is that true in real life?

    Sammo: Eddie and I are friends. I was very pleased with his attitude and his keenness to learn on the set. He calls me “adopted father”.

    I helped him accomplish his goal of becoming a martial arts actor including guiding him through the fight process and the outcomes he would expect. You have to be willing to sacrifice and undergo intense training to be a martial arts actor. Eddie is persistent. He had to undergo hours of fight scenes, then immediately acted the drama parts day after day.

    There seems to be a lack of martial arts actors now compared to your time as an action star.

    Sammo: That is true. Firstly, there are very few young people who are willing (to become a martial arts star); secondly, there are only limited opportunities for those who want to do it. As a result, there isn’t a new generation of martial arts actors as nobody wants to give it a try, and there isn’t anyone to guide them.

    You have worked with Eddie before. How different was it this time?

    Tony: It felt as if my son suddenly grew up into a handsome adult. It was a wonderful feeling.

    On my first day on the set, I saw him shooting the end of a fight scene. I was surprised that his gaze was more intense, which sent shivers down my spine. He was really into character. Portraying Wong Fei-hung’s younger days in such a manner is truly something different. He did very well, and I am pleased with his performance.

    Rise of The Legend (cantonese/mandarin)

    Directed by Chow Hin Yeung

    Starring: Eddie Peng, Sammo Hung, Angelababy and Wong Cho Lam

    Duration: 130 minutes

    Rating: To be advised

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    Eddie Peng

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    Eddie Peng on portraying Kung Fu master Wong Fei-hung
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    11-30-2014 01:52 BJT

    Known for his professionalism and strong work ethics, actor Eddie Peng trained in martial arts for six months prior to portraying Wong Fei Hung in "Rise of the Legend". Peng previously admitted that the movie was “the most tiring and most difficult” project he had ever filmed, and a fight scene opposite Max Zhang took 30 days to film. He also admitted that his favourite version of Wong Fei Hung was portrayed by Jet Li, and was not afraid of viewers’ comparisons.

    The iconic Kung Fu master Wong Fei-hung supported Chinese nationalist movements in the late Qing dynasty. The folk hero has been the subject of more than one hundred movies since the 1950s.

    Peng said this latest film offers something different.

    "Maybe it's a bit dark because I believe people will find this version of Wong Fei-hung different from the previous ones. The director and his wife wanted to write a younger and different story of Wong Fei-hung. So in the film, the first part shows Wong living in an era full of chaos and confusion. He must confront his fear and force his dark side out," Peng said.



    Known for his professionalism and strong work ethics, actor Eddie Peng trained in martial arts for six months prior to portraying Wong Fei Hung in "Rise of the Legend".

    Wong has been played by many high profile actors, including action stars Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Li's definitive portrayal in Tsui Hark's "Once upon a Time in China" film series successfully brought the Chinese folk hero to an international audience.

    Peng talked about his admiration of films about Wong Fei-hung.

    "I really adore Jet Li and Jackie Chan's version. When I was young, the classic character of Wong Fei-hung, to most of us, or to me, was created by these veteran actors. They built the series of Wong Fei-hung movies," Peng said.

    While Li created an image of a stern and morally righteous middle aged Kung Fu master, Peng's take on the heroic figure is a more impulsive and youthful one.

    "Every generation has a Wong Fei-hung film. The director would like to film a youthful and passionate one for the younger generation. I think the style of this version is like a comic book. The Wong Fei-hung we knew in the past movies had already become the hero. He had this classic grandmaster persona, like Chinese landscape paintings," Peng said.

    "Rise of the Legend" already out in China, has been a commercial success. Since it's release in the Chinese Mainland last week, it has earned more than 16 million US dollars at the box office. The movie has also been chosen as the closing film for the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival.
    Oooooooooh. six months of training. yeah, that'll get him ready to play WFH.
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    Opened 2nd, now at 4th.

    This is a little dated, but I still wanted to update this thread.

    Wong Fei-hung reboot opens second in China



    By Kevin Ma
    Wed, 26 November 2014, 10:00 AM (HKT)
    Box Office News

    A new Wong Fei-hung film failed to knock Interstellar off the top of the box office in China, opening in second place.

    Representing approximately 27% of all screenings over the weekend, Rise of the Legend 黃飛鴻 英雄有夢 (pictured) earned RMB79.3 million (US$12.9 million) from approximately 2.14 million admissions.

    Though the opening represented a career best for director Roy CHOW 周永恆 — and for star Eddie PENG 彭于晏 in a leading role — it was also below the opening weekend grosses of Edko Films Ltd 安樂影片有限公司 productions Cold War 寒戰 (2012) and Firestorm 風暴.

    The film officially opens in Hong Kong and Taiwan this weekend.

    Christopher NOLAN's Interstellar remained the top film in its second weekend, earning RMB141 million (US$22.9 million) from approximately 3.81 million admissions. After 12 days in cinemas, the sci-fi epic has earned RMB517 million (US$84.2 million), making it the director's highest grossing film in China. It represented approximately 22.7% of all screenings over the weekend.

    Penguins of Madagascar dropped to third place in its second weekend, earning RMB52.9 million (US$8.62 million) between Friday and Sunday. After 10 days, the DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc film has made RMB147 million (US$23.9 million).

    World War II drama Fury opened in fourth place, earning RMB43.4 million (US$7.06 million) from approximately 1.36 million admissions. The David AYER film represented approximately 20.7% of all screenings. Even though Huayi Brothers Media Corporation 華誼兄弟傳媒股份有限公司 is one of the film's co-investors, it was imported and distributed by China Film Group Corporation 中國電影集團公司.

    Johnnie TO 杜琪峯's Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2 單身男女2 dropped to fifth place, earning RMB12.6 million (US$2.05 million) in its second weekend. After 13 days, the romantic comedy has earned RMB183 million (US$29.8 million).

    PANG Ho-cheung 彭浩翔's Women Who Flirt 撒嬌女人最好命, LOU Ye 婁燁's Golden Horse Awards 金馬獎 winner Blind Massage 推拿 and a new international cut of South Korean blockbuster Roaring Currents 명량 open this weekend.

    In Taiwan, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 ended Interstellar's two-week reign at the top of the box office.

    From 17 Taipei locations, the Francis LAWRENCE film made NT$26.4 million (US$852,000) on its first three days. Last year, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire opened with NT$26.0 million (US$838,000) in Taipei. It made a total of NT$84.3 million (US$2.72 million) in the capital during its theatrical run.

    Interstellar dropped to second place, earning NT$13.5 million (US$435,000) between Friday and Sunday in Taipei. It has made NT$82.2 million (US$2.65 million) in the capital after three weekends.

    YUKISADA Isao 行定勲's Chinese-language drama Five Minutes to Tomorrow 深夜前的五分鐘 opened in sixth place, earning NT$1.05 million (US$33,900) from 15 locations in Taipei over three days.

    Tazza: The Hidden Card 타짜 신의 손 opened in 12th place, earning NT$287,000 (US$9,260) from four Taipei locations in its first three days. Opening in just three locations in Taipei, high school drama Conspiracy 時下暴力 earned NT$120,000 (US$3,870) in its first three days in cinemas.

    In Hong Kong, Mockingjay also knocked Interstellar from the top spot.

    From 42 locations, the sci-fi fantasy earned HK$9.69 million (US$1.25 million) in its first four days on release. Last November, Catching Fire opened with HK$10.7 million (US$1.38 million) in its first four days. It earned a total HK$27.5 million (US$3.55 million) during its theatrical run.

    Dumb & Dumber To opened in fourth place, earning HK$1.67 million (US$215,190) from 32 locations in its first four days.

    Opening in 16 locations, NAKAMURA Yoshihiro 中村義洋's The Snow White Murder Case 白ゆき姫殺人事件 earned HK$252,000 (US$32,500) in its first four days in cinemas. The mystery-drama was screened in March at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 香港國際電影節.

    From four locations, Meeting Dr. Sun 行動代號 孫中山 earned HK$70,000 (US$9,020) over four days. The Taiwan comedy won the Best Screenplay award at the Golden Horse Awards over the weekend.

    After three weekends, Interstellar has made HK$37.8 million (US$4.87 million). Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2 has made HK$9.55 million (US$1.23 million) after two weekends.
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    I take back what I said about Eddie

    FIRST FORUM REVIEW!

    I enjoyed this film thoroughly. I look forward to seeing it again with subtitles and hope it gets U.S. release soon. I really wish I could have seen it in 3D as there were several eye-popping scenes that were clearly orchestrated for that medium. It's hard not to compare RotL to Batman Begins as not only is it a reboot, but it's a much darker vision of the franchise. Set on the docks of Guangzhou, it's world is that of gambling halls, prostitute boats, opium dens and human trafficking. It's sanguineous.

    But like Unbeatable, there's a lot less martial arts than I would have liked. The fights choreography is by Corey Yuen, who I usually think of as a cartoonish choreographer - in a good way. His stuff exemplifies Kung Fu physics, defying logic like a Looney Tunes cartoon, but it still works. The fights are one-move/one-shot, heavy on the wirework and CGI, an absurd, all qualities I usually disdain in fight choreography, but somehow, Yuen makes it work. This is some of the best work he's done in years. The opening fight sequences are great - at first, I thought the initial rain fight was poached off The Grandmaster, but then it took on a life of its own. Actually, there's some homage to precedents (or maybe I'm just getting jaded that way nowadays as some readers have commented on my Taking of Tiger Mountain review). I wasn't sensitive to any callbacks the original Kwan Tak Hing series, but there are some clear nods to OUATIC and even more so for Iron Monkey. Like Casino Royale, the Wong Fei Hung theme is withheld until just before the finale battle, and that works well. It's only then where Eddie shows a little Hung Gar-ish flair, but by then, RotL has become its own new thing.

    The film gets off to a rollicking start, but then there's a lot of plot development before the action comes back, perhaps too much for most fans of the genre, but it might work as a cross-over. That's the downside. It could have really used more fights, especially in the middle of the film. Sammo is freakin huge, larger than life, so big that his gravitas might be actual gravitational pull from his massive girth. But he's still got the moves. And Angelababy's impossibly long neck is still like a bug-lite for nuzzling.

    Where this film really shines is it's cinematography. Not only are the fight scenes shot with a new visionary feel, the whole film is spectacular. The CGI backdrops of old Guangzhou are stunning and the set pieces are well worn and textured. It's a beautiful film and that's probably what hooked me in more than anything else. It's got style. There's an opening scene that's an amazing continuous shot as the camera navigates the serpentine environment of the bustling docks that reminded me of Birdman (great film, btw, especially if your a cinephile). So many sweeping crane shots and bird's-eye views, it made the film a visual treat. I hope to see it on the big screen.

    And yea, lots of sword fights. Some amusing slicing off of heads and hands. Lots of ratchets and hatchets, Chinese gansta style.

    This joins my top three films of 2014 - the other two being Raid 2 and Kung Fu Jungle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneChing View Post
    FIRST FORUM REVIEW!

    I enjoyed this film thoroughly. I look forward to seeing it again with subtitles and hope it gets U.S. release soon. I really wish I could have seen it in 3D as there were several eye-popping scenes that were clearly orchestrated for that medium. It's hard not to compare RotL to Batman Begins as not only is it a reboot, but it's a much darker vision of the franchise. Set on the docks of Guangzhou, it's world is that of gambling halls, prostitute boats, opium dens and human trafficking. It's sanguineous.

    But like Unbeatable, there's a lot less martial arts than I would have liked. The fights choreography is by Corey Yuen, who I usually think of as a cartoonish choreographer - in a good way. His stuff exemplifies Kung Fu physics, defying logic like a Looney Tunes cartoon, but it still works. The fights are one-move/one-shot, heavy on the wirework and CGI, an absurd, all qualities I usually disdain in fight choreography, but somehow, Yuen makes it work. This is some of the best work he's done in years. The opening fight sequences are great - at first, I thought the initial rain fight was poached off The Grandmaster, but then it took on a life of its own. Actually, there's some homage to precedents (or maybe I'm just getting jaded that way nowadays as some readers have commented on my Taking of Tiger Mountain review). I wasn't sensitive to any callbacks the original Kwan Tak Hing series, but there are some clear nods to OUATIC and even more so for Iron Monkey. Like Casino Royale, the Wong Fei Hung theme is withheld until just before the finale battle, and that works well. It's only then where Eddie shows a little Hung Gar-ish flair, but by then, RotL has become its own new thing.

    The film gets off to a rollicking start, but then there's a lot of plot development before the action comes back, perhaps too much for most fans of the genre, but it might work as a cross-over. That's the downside. It could have really used more fights, especially in the middle of the film. Sammo is freakin huge, larger than life, so big that his gravitas might be actual gravitational pull from his massive girth. But he's still got the moves. And Angelababy's impossibly long neck is still like a bug-lite for nuzzling.

    Where this film really shines is it's cinematography. Not only are the fight scenes shot with a new visionary feel, the whole film is spectacular. The CGI backdrops of old Guangzhou are stunning and the set pieces are well worn and textured. It's a beautiful film and that's probably what hooked me in more than anything else. It's got style. There's an opening scene that's an amazing continuous shot as the camera navigates the serpentine environment of the bustling docks that reminded me of Birdman (great film, btw, especially if your a cinephile). So many sweeping crane shots and bird's-eye views, it made the film a visual treat. I hope to see it on the big screen.

    And yea, lots of sword fights. Some amusing slicing off of heads and hands. Lots of ratchets and hatchets, Chinese gansta style.

    This joins my top three films of 2014 - the other two being Raid 2 and Kung Fu Jungle.
    Hey, you should do a list of top 3 movies so we can chime in too...
    Just saying ;P
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    This looks like another must-see for me!

    I'm usually very mixed about Corey Yuen's choreography. Sometimes his choreography is hot; other times he seems to phone it in. It'll be interesting to see how he MA directs a Wong Fei-Hong movie. Corey Yuen usually over-emphasizes flexibility/kicks/leg maneuvers, wire work, etc., at the expense of variety in hand techniques, and he's also usually better at choreographing women in action than men. But this looks good from the trailer, at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    This looks like another must-see for me!

    I'm usually very mixed about Corey Yuen's choreography. Sometimes his choreography is hot; other times he seems to phone it in. It'll be interesting to see how he MA directs a Wong Fei-Hong movie. Corey Yuen usually over-emphasizes flexibility/kicks/leg maneuvers, wire work, etc., at the expense of variety in hand techniques, and he's also usually better at choreographing women in action than men. But this looks good from the trailer, at least.
    One of the things I miss about Shaw brothers was how they would do close ups of hand formations and the distinctiveness of a particular style ( Eagle claw, Mantis, PE fist...).
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    Shaw Brothers were Kung Fu films made by Kung Fu masters for Kung Fu fans

    I've been loving seeing them again on EL REY (and that's not just because EL REY advertises with us now )
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    Shaw Brothers were Kung Fu films made by Kung Fu masters for Kung Fu fans

    I've been loving seeing them again on EL REY (and that's not just because EL REY advertises with us now )

    I should reiterate that RotL is a little lacking in martial arts. There are a few really good fights, particularly the ones in the beginning and Sammo's stuff. Even with all the wirework and CGI, Sammo is old skool - NUF RESPECT! The martial arts aren't very Hung, but then again, neither was OUATIC or Iron Monkey. Nevertheless, I did like Yuen's work on this. There's something about these fights that's really fun - it's not realistic at all, more like superhero fights, but still fun. Jimbo, I totally agree with you on Yuen's work. Sometimes he's awesome. Sometimes he's mediocre at best. This was an example of his awesome stuff. I just wish there were more fights. The film really needed a good fight or two in the middle of it, not just bookends in the intro and finale. But still, I thought the look of the film made up for that. It's sumptuous scenery.

    Here's your Top-Martial-Arts-Movies-of-2014 thread, s_r.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneChing View Post
    I've been loving seeing them again on EL REY (and that's not just because EL REY advertises with us now )

    I should reiterate that RotL is a little lacking in martial arts. There are a few really good fights, particularly the ones in the beginning and Sammo's stuff. Even with all the wirework and CGI, Sammo is old skool - NUF RESPECT! The martial arts aren't very Hung, but then again, neither was OUATIC or Iron Monkey. Nevertheless, I did like Yuen's work on this. There's something about these fights that's really fun - it's not realistic at all, more like superhero fights, but still fun. Jimbo, I totally agree with you on Yuen's work. Sometimes he's awesome. Sometimes he's mediocre at best. This was an example of his awesome stuff. I just wish there were more fights. The film really needed a good fight or two in the middle of it, not just bookends in the intro and finale. But still, I thought the look of the film made up for that. It's sumptuous scenery.

    Here's your Top-Martial-Arts-Movies-of-2014 thread, s_r.
    Iron monkey had SOME Hung:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_rETHa2Egk
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    Sure, sure...

    ...OUATIC did too. Or at least, I think Jet flashed a Kiu Sau somewhere in that series. Eddie does a little Hung-ish stuff in one sequence. But it doesn't compare with the amount of Hung in the original Kwan Tak Hing films or even in so many Shaw Brothers films. After all, it's Wong Fei Hung. It should be soaking with Hung.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneChing View Post
    ...OUATIC did too. Or at least, I think Jet flashed a Kiu Sau somewhere in that series. Eddie does a little Hung-ish stuff in one sequence. But it doesn't compare with the amount of Hung in the original Kwan Tak Hing films or even in so many Shaw Brothers films. After all, it's Wong Fei Hung. It should be soaking with Hung.
    Agree, 100%.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GeneChing View Post
    ...OUATIC did too. Or at least, I think Jet flashed a Kiu Sau somewhere in that series. Eddie does a little Hung-ish stuff in one sequence. But it doesn't compare with the amount of Hung in the original Kwan Tak Hing films or even in so many Shaw Brothers films. After all, it's Wong Fei Hung. It should be soaking with Hung.
    Absolutely. And in that sense, IMO, the best Wong Fei-Hong movies (kung fu-wise) were Challenge of the Masters and Martial Club, both featuring Gordon Liu as a young Fei-Hong. These were saturated with Hung! Of course, being directed by Lau Kar-Leung, you could expect no less.

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