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On paper, the premise for Disciples of the 36th Chamber probably sounded promising, sadly this is a disappointing finale to the 36th Chamber trilogy. There's little of the inventiveness and vitality that figured so heavily in the previous films, instead, we're given a sub-standard kung-fu revenge plot tinged with the occasional comedic beats. One that relegates Gordon Liu to a mere supporting role and focuses on the most annoying Fong Sai-Yuk in the history of Hong Kong cinema as played by Hsiao Ho. That being said, Lau Kar-Leung's direction remains particularly strong but it's his script where the film falls apart, with a few tweaks here and there, it could have been a winner. The usual production values that so epitomise a Shaw Brothers production are all here but ultimately it's at the expense of awfully sluggish pacing, this is the shortest film of the trilogy and yet it feels the longest to the point at which I felt I was zoning out. Sadly, there's not a lot to distinguish Disciples of the 36th Chamber as its own unique experience. It feels tired and stagnant, even with all its traditional Shaw Brothers style, signifying a changing tide for audiences.
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
09/09/24
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O mais sem gracinha e chatinho da trilogia, o protagonista, espertinho (no pior contexto da palavra) por demais, nos outros esses atos são redimidos pelo esforço e vontade de lutar pelos oprimidos, aqui o vemos lutando por ambição, facilidades e diversão, sem redenção, infligindo sofrimento a família e principalmente a mãe, que quase se vendeu por ele, desagradável…
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
02/12/23
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Wrong title. Not Disciples of the Master Killers. This is "Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)".
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/30/23
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Gordon Liu returns again for the third film in the 36th Chambers trilogy, as does series director Lau Kar Leung. This entry seemed to have more comedy, and martial arts comedies never seem to work for me, but the Lau Kar Leung directed fight sequences are solid and Gordon Liu is always great, so it's hard to go too far wrong.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
01/31/23
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Your face is a mess.
Monk San Te visits a Shaolin monastery in the mountains with a legendary master who has a daughter just coming of age to marry. A rival martial arts group invades the school and challenges them to a battle where if they win, they will obtain the Shaolin's daughter as a bride. Monk San Te trains the students to defend their master's honor.
"My lord this is tasty...you like it?"
Chia-Liang Liu, director of The Legend of Drunken Master, Drunken Master, My Young Auntie, 8 Diagram Pole Fighter, The 36 Chambers of Shaolin, and Dirty Ho, delivers Disciples of the 36 Chambers. The storyline for this picture is just average but the training and martial arts scenes are awesome and perfectly executed. The cast delivers solid performances and includes Gordon Liu, Hou Hsiao, and Shen Chan.
"I enjoy performing my art for others to see."
I recently came across this on Netflix and was shocked I had never seen it. This Gordon Liu martial arts classic is fun and very entertaining. The martial artsis old school, classic, and perfectly executed. I strongly recommend this classic and it is worth adding to your DVD collection if you're a fan of the genre.
Grade: B
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/19/23
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used to watch these films religiously on Sundays as a kid. #36chambers #wutang
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/15/23
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