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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0601643344942 Format: Color, Dolby, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Tai Seng Languages: Manufacturer: Tai Seng MPN: D34494D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Tai Seng Running Time: 88 minutes Studio: Tai Seng Theatrical Release Date: 1988 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: For martial arts enthusiasts and fans of Jet Li, Yang Ching, and Wang Chun, this historical filmography about the origins of Chinese martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Monastery, and modern kung fu will prove to be an irresistible treat. The documentary is told through two fictional characters, Instructor Wang and Hong Kong sports reporter Ms. Chin Chin, who chance to meet in a park. Ms. Chin Chin is writing a story about the history of martial arts and so Instructor Wang offers to help. Together they visit the Shaolin Monastery and view a weapons demonstration by the monks. Unfortunately, in the translation the different styles are not explained thoroughly, but the scenery is spectacular and so is the history of the monastery. The next stop on the educational journey is the village Tung Yang, where all 2,000 residents practice kung fu every day. Here Instructor Wang and Ms. Chin Chin learn about the hard work required to be a kung fu master. They visit several other martial arts schools and at each school they watch more demonstrations. The fighting styles are fluid and graceful, much like ballet. Unfortunately, the dubbing is poorly translated. This proves to be frustrating, as the correct names for the various fighting techniques observed are not accurately described. However, this documentary is worth seeing, as the viewer can watch all the different styles of kung fu and learn a general history of martial arts in China. Also, Jet Li fans will be happy to discover how their favorite kung fu star learned his art. --Samantha Allen-Storey Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A must for die-hard Jet Li fans.Bought the documentary Saturday. Have watched it at least 10 times, and it's only Monday. Devoured the Jet Li footage. Couldn't get enough of the drunken sword at the end. Very impressed with Terry Fan, too. Would have liked to have seen more of him in the film. The rest of the footage was cheesy propoganda, but the clips of JL made it worthwhile. I loved it. Rating: - Good ExposeThis dvd's content balances enironmental/cultural/ and martial interests in researching gong fu in China. For someone like myself who is studying Martial arts and who can only dream of visiting the Shaolin temple, a dvd like this allows for more familiarity of the temple. Many of the martial artists performing are obviously of rather high quaility. I enjoyed it, and will re-watch it. Rating:  - Real Kung FuThis is a must for anyone tired of seeing "Crouching Tiger" flying routines. This is a documentary and not a movie, but the martial arts are real but sometimes the film is sped up a bit during the techniques but tolerable. I don't see the need to do this as the techniques are excellently performed. If you are a fan of "real" martial arts, this DVD shouldn't disappoint. Rating: - Absolutely Amazing!If your gonna buy something with good Kung Fu demonstrations, get this! It may not be a movie, but one amazing documentary! Jet Li is incredible here! Hes the best! You will wanna watch it a second time next day, at least thats how it went with me. Go buy it now! Rating:  - Very dissapointingUnlike some of the other reviewers, I carefully looked at the box before purchasing it and realized that it was a documentary. Which was what I thought I was getting. Truth be told though, this is more of a propoganda film than a documentary. It was produced by the PRC (people's republic of china) and displays kung fu much as one would expect them to display their latest military technological advances: in a manner to inspire pride in the Chinese people and fear in everyone else. The end result ... Read More |
