China
2010
Starring: Man Cheuk Chiu with Xun Zhou and guest appearances by Michelle Yeoh and David Carradine
Su Qi-Er is a great fictional movie about the founder of the drunken boxing style.
Do you remember the kung fu flicks of days past? The awesome striking, kicking, blocking, and unique techniques? The awesome moves all the way around with names to match? Have you watched one lately? I find them cheesy now. This movie though, True Legend, is one awesome display of martial arts!
I find when looking at reviews that this movie is under appreciated. True Legend though involves so much that it is one awesome movie. The story begins in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Su Qi-Er opens with one of the best martial arts scenes. The movie incorporates battles of good against evil, of family against the forces seeking to tear it apart, of love against separation, and of devotion and believing.
I dare not tell too much about this movie for fear of spoiling it. This movie though involves daggers and swords. Gods and poison. And amazing scenes. I recommend this movie as a top notch hand to hand martial arts flick, a well choreographed and artistic display of Asian cinema, and as a story worth hearing that has survived a millennium. There is no aspect of this movie that is lacking. From mortals to gods and everything in between it should be seen by martial arts fans around the world. It will get you pumped and keep you there all the way through. Even if just strictly for its martial arts this movie is awesome; watch the firsts 10 minutes and say no to the rest, I dare ya! It is easily one of the best Kung Fu movies I have seen in a decade. The choreography of Woo Ping is at its best in this movie and the scenes are just spectacular. I didn't see this movie nominated for any awards yet, but by the time 2012 hits my assumption is that it will win awards in movie festivals across the world. I rate this movie as a must see!!
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