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      A Kid From Tibet

      1992 1h 30m Action List
      Reviews 55% Audience Score 500+ Ratings A naive Tibetan monk (Yuen Biao) goes to Hong Kong to retrieve a stolen artifact that has magical properties. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Kung fu, comedy, action and magic, all tied up in one neat little movie directed by the man himself - the under-rated and amazing Yuen Biao. Unfortunately, it's the only feature Biao fully directed so it's a little treat for all fans of a star that was once one of HK's greatest. Biao claims that this is his favourite film - the one that best shows off his skills as an actor and martial artist - but I have to disagree. As great as it is, he's acted and fought in better, but I understand that as his only project in which he had full control of, it does mean a lot to him. I do enjoy the character he plays here - a naïve Tibetan monk with a skill of kung fu and magic that helps him out when he helps others. The story is fairly paced, kept entertaining enough with comedic moments, exciting fight scenes and the menacing Yuen Wah, that just gets better as the show moves along. Once the 2 Yuen's get to clash we suddenly get a treat of crazy swordplay, which puts you in mind of both their roles in the fantastic, The Iceman Cometh. Yuen Biao's footwork has always been a highlight in any movie he's been in, and it certainly gets put to use here. A Kid From Tibet is a fairly good - fantastic film, depending on how much of a fan you are, and is entertaining enough for repeated viewings. So check it out, you won't be disappointed! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Magic, one of Wah's best villain performances and bad effects make for a fun early 90's HK action comedy directed by Biao. It's easy to see why Jet Li married the female villain, her Indiana Jones whip skills! The first half is pretty boring, but things pick up at the birthday party, with a sweet finale in a wine cellar. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review dave j Thursday, March 8, 2012 (1992) A Kid From Tibet (In Chinese with English subtitles) ACTION/ COMEDY Labelled as a small film but entertaining nonetheless which is directed and starred by Yuen Baio as a Tibitean monk who while carrying the cap ordered by his superior to retrieve ancient bottle from the baddies lead by veteran actor Yuen Wah rumored to be in the Hong Kong area, escorting him to find it is a young female lawyer played by Michelle Reis! The dismissal little plot very much inspired from the "Indiana Jones" films particularly "Raiders" is only an excuse to showcase comedy routines and action sequences. The main fight is with his real life brother Yuen Wah, actor of many martial art films! Some of the mild comedy bits work too! 3 out of 4 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is strange mix of a fish out of water comedy with a martial arts flick. Its an underrated fantasy action adventure movie, a little funny, a little thrilling. With Yuen Biao and Yuen Wah, the final climax wild and those two are always a good combination in the 90's. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Actor-director-producer Yuen Biao made a fantastic job in this action-comedy film with great fights against the villian sorcerer (Yuen Wah) and some good comedy moments. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis A naive Tibetan monk (Yuen Biao) goes to Hong Kong to retrieve a stolen artifact that has magical properties.
      Director
      Biao Yuen
      Genre
      Action
      Original Language
      Chinese
      Runtime
      1h 30m