Young Master (1980)
Feng Tien, Hark On Fung, Hoi San Lee
Jackie Chan directs this kung-fu-comedy about an orphan named Lung (Chan) who's being raised by a strict teacher at an old martial-arts school. During a lion dance competition, Lung's brother, Jing (Wei Pei), runs off after accepting a bribe to help a rival school win. The school subsequently sends ... (read more) Jackie Chan directs this kung-fu-comedy about an orphan named Lung (Chan) who's being raised by a strict teacher at an old martial-arts school. During a lion dance competition, Lung's brother, Jing (Wei Pei), runs off after accepting a bribe to help a rival school win. The school subsequently sends Lung out to find him. Jing, however, has joined a gang, and the cops mistake Lung for his brother and arrest him instead.
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PG-13, 101 min.
Directed by:
Jackie Chan
Release Date: Feb 09, 1980
DVD Release Date: Dec 08, 1998
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By far one of Jackies better films in my opinion, it starts off pretty slow but gradually picks up pace. The fight scenes are top notch as well!
Early period of Jackie Chan, one of the weakest movies he has; however, it is really funny.
This movie has some solid fight scenes that are not to be missed by any one who celebrates Jackie Chan's collection. It will not let you down in terms of mind blowing martial arts battles.
A movie that starts off really slowly and drags from time to time picks up after the dramatic first thirty minutes when it switches to classic Jackie Chan comedy. The fight scenes are well choreographed but the corresponding sound effects take away f... (read more) A movie that starts off really slowly and drags from time to time picks up after the dramatic first thirty minutes when it switches to classic Jackie Chan comedy. The fight scenes are well choreographed but the corresponding sound effects take away from the impressive moves being performed. Luckily, each fight is progressively better with hits actually connecting and Jackie Chan just kicking ass. The story is almost inconsequential as people just walk up to other people to initiate fights. Still, it was enjoyable once it got over the initial setup and just let everyone do their shit. It's just a shame the story's not as good as the fights, especially when it takes up a huge chunk of time in the beginning.
This is a great Jackie Chan classic and it shows him at his cinematic best, unlike any of his American ventures. The story is good, and NOT rubbish like what some people are saying. But as with any martial arts film, what the heck are you doing expec... (read more) This is a great Jackie Chan classic and it shows him at his cinematic best, unlike any of his American ventures. The story is good, and NOT rubbish like what some people are saying. But as with any martial arts film, what the heck are you doing expecting a story? Its a breath of fresh air to watch this kung fu classic, as its not a typical kung fu revenge type flick.And the superb fight at the end is so much fun to watch. So forget any of his American outings for the time being. Seek out The Young Master and my bet is is that you won't be disappointed.
Eh. Fighting seems very stiff and theatrical. Jokes not funny. All around not goodness.
After Drunken Master, this is one of Jackie's better works. Also, the boss battle at the end is one of the longest and best I've seen in a long time.
Very funny cute and all ouch action, much more than worth a watch; the dragon dance at the begining and probably the best fight scene ever ( over ten min) at the end with master kam
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