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Drunken Master - The Beginning

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Unable to see eye to eye with his father, completely broke and with nowhere else to turn, young Wong Fei-Hung (Jackie Chan) grudgingly accepts the tutelage of Su Hua Chi (Siu Tien Yuen), a notoriously intoxicated martial arts master. Su Hua Chi teaches Wong the techniques of Drunken Boxing, an unusually fluid fighting style. Wong is then forced to put his new skills to the test when his father is targeted by deadly assassin Thunderleg (Jang Lee Hwang), who has never lost a fight.
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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 4/5 Apr 4, 2003 Full Review Joey O'Bryan Austin Chronicle Not unlike the silent films of Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd, or for that matter, the best pictures of Hong Kong's Seventies kung fu films, the genius of Drunken Master lies in its kinetics. Pure entertainment, and a true chop-socky classic. Rated: 4/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The infectious mix of slapstick sequences and amazing martial arts moves breathes new life into the old school of Hong Kong action. Apr 6, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Fast and furious and frequently funny. Rated: 3/4 Nov 7, 2021 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Setting the groundwork for Chan's subsequent pictures, this one boasts plenty of fast-paced kung fu. Rated: 4/10 Aug 29, 2020 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine It shows why Chan deserved to become a world-class star. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Apr 13, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Iman R Great early Jackie Chan that introduced the western world to his fresh new, hilarious slapstick style of kung fu. It's all here already on full display. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review The M The story involves an arrogant cocktail young martial artist that has caused one too many ruckus and is forced to train with his great uncle to mature and break out of his wicked ways. The martial arts is a great motion of battle between characters and natural. The story dialogue has some cheese but also humorous and entertaining and action driven. This is a cultural and feels real in comparison to Hollywood flash move based films. Jackie brings his own pain and drive to his side of character and demonstrates how much he endures as we see his practices. Character keeps you focused and shows that Jackie's character morphs from child to master. It is recommended to see along with Drunken Master 2 (Legend of Drunken Master) this film doesn't disappoint. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Audience Member Good fight sequences, the humor it's pretty goofy but it's entertaining. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review Liam D The film that made Jackie Chan an international superstar. The writing is incredibly creaky but the fight scenes are great Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Brent A 50% rating ... Had its moments of comedy and decent action, but not quite enough for me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Matthew B Best of Movies/TV Series Collection Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/19/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Unable to see eye to eye with his father, completely broke and with nowhere else to turn, young Wong Fei-Hung (Jackie Chan) grudgingly accepts the tutelage of Su Hua Chi (Siu Tien Yuen), a notoriously intoxicated martial arts master. Su Hua Chi teaches Wong the techniques of Drunken Boxing, an unusually fluid fighting style. Wong is then forced to put his new skills to the test when his father is targeted by deadly assassin Thunderleg (Jang Lee Hwang), who has never lost a fight.
Director
Woo-Ping Yuen
Producer
See-Yuen Ng
Screenwriter
Hsiao Lung, See-Yuen Ng
Production Co
Seasonal Film Corporation
Rating
PG-13 (Martial Arts Violence|Language)
Genre
Action, Comedy
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 47m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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