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A petty thief aspires to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang during the 1940s in Canton, China.
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As an immigrant raised in old world Indonesia, I can confirm that the older an Asian woman gets the more powerful their voice gets and the scarier they become.
Seems legit 👌
You are not wrong
Wanita asia memang kya gitu semua.... mau asia timur, asia tengah bahkan asia tenggara pun sama saja mlh lebih parah🤣🤣🤣🤣
That’s why I’m terrified of my grandmother and mother
Wkwkwk so true... 😂
The part when the lovers enter the fight is pure genius writing. When she’s just in the car and how scared they are is top tier creative.
The lovers?
Paris and Helen. The older couple have many legendary names mentioned briefly in the movie.
@@SuperEagle112 Ah. Wierd to think of them as "the lovers", though I suppose they would technically be if they are unmarried.
The subtle hints about them being great masters were great too
@@mecurian485 Married couples don't count as lovers?
This movie was ahead of its time in all aspects. Massive respect for the creators of this movie
Special effects didn't age so great
@@kapsi considering it was made 20+ years ago; the special effects are Phenomonal. On top of the face that they outdone modern marvel tv shows.
@@kapsi its even better than she hulk lmao
@@casualtake1497 I agree on that! I would imagine studio saved as much budget as they can on paying the stars and guest stars, so as they spend limited costs on special effects.
@@theouterlimits7788 the special effects at e horrible but the movie can be a good watch although preferred shaolin soccer. But imagine using marvel movies for what you consider good movues in our time.
It still amazes me how Stephen Chow's movies can balance Comedy, Action and Suspense at the same time.
The guy is pure geniis
That’s what I’m saying. Badassery combined with gold comedy and genius plot
Not only that, the movie had a backstory, a love plot, fighting sequence, the rise of a hero, more than 5 introduction and NONE OF IT fell out of place
@@dumbass3843 could've done without the love story.
@@Xannyphantom905 it could, but it was such a quick in-and-out that it doesn't clash with anything else. It just forms part of the archetype Hero going back to its root
This is arguably the coolest plot twist EVER. I remembered being so hyped knowing they are masters all along
You see them survive things like falling out a window and just chalk it up to the humor. Very good twist
Yes we all thought everyone has cartoon physics but turns out only the masters do. 🤣
Great plot twist for sure for foreign audiences. This was Stephen Chow's work for global audiences. If you're Cantonese though, you would know the landlady and landlord. They've been in Cantonese martial arts films for 50 years
SAME!!!! I knew it was coming and got so excited when they finally let loose.
@@user-tz9jh6pv2jThere's more?! What film should I start with?! I'm so excited!
Wife: loudest fighting style ever Husband: complete silence
And now i am curious in their love story, like how they can meet and how they fell in love. 🤣
@@user-wp2fj7pc6p Sadly, they watched their own son die 😢😢😢
@@user-wp2fj7pc6pthey made a vow to never use their martial art ever again after their son tragically died. Due to their reputation as the great legendary master, everyone want to fight them to claim the title. Which somehow result to their son’s death.
Why would want to draw fire and attention 😂😅
I thought the kid disappear ?@@khoichau8088
This was truly what a 'live-action anime' should look like. The cartoonish aspects blend in so well, the flow is perfect, with an atypical protagonist who's a thief who DOESN'T have a heart of gold.
He had a heart of gold in the beginning when he tried to defend the deaf girl and the boys took a piss on him. Society made him a douche, but in the end he came back to his younger, pure self.
I never had the thought before, but you're totally right. This is what a live-action anime should be like.
@@TheBrotherdarkness9 😚👥😛🙂
And that ending man, worthy of an isekai
This is the closest ideal Gintama live action that up to my expectation
6:08 One of the most badass entrance for me, so subtle, yet so powerful. The nature of his kung fu does not put out flashy effect or intimidating pose, he just literally "put them back in their place" lol. This combined with the roar right before is a oh shit moment when you realized that most of the comedic effects from the couple (the husband felt from third floor with a pot right into his head, or the wife run like a fricking looney cartoon) is actually their real skill.
it took a few times but did you notice the complete silence to his moves? they added no sound to him (at least in this fight) until the dual kicks they landed and if you had told me he was asleep until then I'd believe you. 99.9% of the sound were from the dudes, and any from him were his spinning them around until the roar. then all you could hear was her
Fascinating cause no other character like him has ever been seen
Their hard set back down, compared to the landlord's soft landing, is also masterful visual story telling. Here's another one for you: Rewatch the end fight, as he does the palm strike from the sky, afterward. Guy gives up, tries to sneak attack him, fails, and in that moment the camera shifts. We see the hero from the Beast's point of view (and that's very important). From his view he's shadowed out and black, you can't tell any of his features. The hero has grown so far beyond the villain, from his view, he can't even see the hero anymore, and the realization drops the beast to his knees, sobbing.
The short moment of PURE silence once he landed *-*
9:23 is this reference to Bruce Lee in way of the dragon i seriously never noticed
So underrated how the guy balances the instrument on his leg, this whole movie is easily top 5 because you can watch it over and over and still be interested 💯
Balances and they sit on air the entire time. That was the creepy part. That’s how you know these guys are dangerous.
the nuances are understated. you make a good point. each character has a distinct place in the story.
Love this movie
@@KoiYakultGreenTea thank God for the lions roar😮💨
@@Jeudaos exactly, each character has their own skill & that makes everything balance
I love the face she makes in the car. She made herself seem scarier with every second 😂
She was imitating Bruce Lee, while the guy sitting next to her, gangster boss, was known as one of the best actors imitating Bruce Lee.
@@brunohuang55 yeah a lot of the actors in this movie came from that era where China was naming kids after Bruce Lee and imitating his movies. They called it “Bruceplotation”
She’s a Bond girl after all.
@@tttdrr2293 wut no she isn't. She isn't Michelle Yeoh lmao
@@xxDxxism she was in 1974 Bond , the man with the golden gun.
I love how they just MANIFEST next to them.
I love it even more that they don't know how to react afterwards hahaha. Just pure silence of awkwardness hahaha. Simple yet brilliant scene
This is just a pure display of the power "If we want to kill you, you wouldn't even know about it."
This is the closest we'll have to a movie adaptation of an action comedy anime
Not anime. This movie is wuxia movie. The couple in this movie are named Yang Guo and Xiao Long Nu. Yang Guo and Xiao Long Nu are characters in Condor Heroes. In this movie, Xiao Long Nu can use the Lion Roaring move. Lion's Roar is Xie Xun's move. Xie Xun is a character in the novel Heavenly sword and dragon sabre released in 1961
Yes!! If only chinese animation incorporate the movie's vibe on their works.
@@Yangpeiling-de-zhangfu now that's a trivia I didn't know, gotta look it up. thanks for the info
You need to watch “everything everywhere all at once.”
kung pow and shaolin socker
The part where he’s fighting with the spears and moving with the music is absolutely beautiful.
9:02 Always kills me! The switch up was reaaaaal! 🤣🤣😭
Scared straight 😂
He changes side more fast than flash
😂😂😂😂
It's basic visual comedy (explained in "Funny Business - part 1 with Rowan Atkinson, 1992") done very well.
She literally said with her hand gestures that "You? You're nothing. Try us once again, and we'll crush your balls and with no efforts at all. So don't f with us."
The landlord is still sleeping while beating the crap out of them 😆
His name is Yang Guo
He worked with Bruce Lee many times.
Not really. More like he skillfully relaxed.
Not really. He used Tai-Chi, which commonly practiced at a slow-to-sleep pace.
The more I consider it, the more I realize that this is my favorite movie of all time. It's just so perfect in so many different ways.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
The fact that the guy was balancing on one leg while using the other to keep his instrument steady impresses me to no end. If it IS possible to commit such a feat in real life, they'd have to have damn good balance.
It is but it take incredible leg power to stay up that long 😂
@@Unknown13thorder That too.
Another fact: the guy that played the landladies husband worked a lot with Bruce Lee.
I hear many kung fu learners can do that with enough practice. But to do it so steadily like those dudes did in the movie would be incredible.😢
That's some serious core strength right there
For those who haven't heard, the sequel's been confirmed! STEPHEN CHOW'S BACK AND THERE'S MORE TO COME
THE HYPE IS REAL
Thats fuckin crazy YESSS!!! i needed that since dune got postponed 😊
For real?
Source?
REALLLYYYYY????? YOU GOT BE SERIOUS!!!!!!!!!!
Ten minutes of pure awesome. Everything about this is comedy, action just pure fun. And the roar is like the icing on a fantastic cake, the couple in the car - unforgettable. Much love for something so grand and enjoyable.
That female character's name is Xiao Long Nu. And her husband's name is Yang Guo. I don't know why their names are not mentioned in the English subtitle version
✋🏼This movie is masterpiece ㊗
@@Yangpeiling-de-zhangfu thank you
Loving how my guy in the silk pj's isn't trying to keep ol' girl inside out of fear of the villains, but out of fear that she's gonna fuck everybody up 😂😅
I'm keeping her back for your protection
😂😂😂
@@sushlesExactly!!!!! 👊🏼👊🏻👊🏾👊👊🏽😹😹😹😹😹🤣😅😂😆😆😅😂😄😃😀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💚💚💚💚💚🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
8:05 smokes cig in one breath thats the true power.
One of the greatest movies ever created. Massive respect for Stephen Chow 👍
✋🏼This movie is masterpiece ㊗
The last part where they were all in the car made me laugh so much.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
if you haven't seen the continuation of the scene, it gets funnier as the boss and his underling are driving off.
@@kenohki3492he was trying to light a cigarette and then fucking drops it out of fear from shaking or something right?
@@tydshiin5783he accidentally burns his boss and made it worse by dropping liquor at the fire
3:33 - 4:44 is the best kung fu sequence ever in cinema
I actually liked Taylors fight even more (the guy with the rings). How he smashed his own desk for balance matters, phew...
You haven’t seen many kung fu movies lol
I've never laughed at a movie so much in my life as I have with this one.
This one, until mystery men. That one I almost choked
It's the end that really gets me. The landlord and the landlady suddenly in the car with them, and their reaction to it. The part where he's trying to throw knives at the landlady, and the chase afterwards, still makes me laugh no matter how many times I watch it
@@landonletterman831 this entire movie is a work of art. My wife was on the phone with her sister at 3AM and I was watching this movie, cramping and in tears from laughing. I made her watch it so she could experience my joy and pain too.
@@crucial0072 oh yeah, it's really sad when you share it with a friend and they're like, "I'm just not into that kind of thing." It's really hard not to be like, "Right, so you are sick of LIFE!"
its stupid but hilarious 😂
This was a beautifully shot movie. The poetic way the spear master moves as he fights his way forward is brilliant, it almost looks like he was dancing and having a grand time! One of my favorite scenes in the movie and that's saying alot because the entire move is awesome!
His name is Yang Guo. Yang Guo is a character in Condor Heroes. Condor Heroes is a Chinese novel released in 1959. This film is a parody of Chinese novels
@@Yangpeiling-de-zhangfu Rio was referring to the spear master not the taichi master. and yes i do think non-Chinese are missing a deeper layer of comedy hidden in their names 杨过 and 小龙女 that makes me love this movie so much because i love 金庸 novels
This is not dancing but a common action often played by warrior characters in traditional Chinese operas.
@thfchris I know that it's not actual dancing. I was referring to his graceful movements and the ease in which he does them
6:55 The CGI aged beautiful than the current MCU and Disney as a whole LOL
Another detail I love is 6:10 is how the harpists land with the sort of sound you'd expect, and the Landlord lands completely silently...
This film is a gem, one of the few films that introduces not just the villain but each individual hero perfectly, we are not automatically told to believe these villains are evil, we are SHOWN how evil by how easily they dispatch the selfless yet capable 1st hero, followed by an epicly orchestrated clash blending the music and "cartoon" animations together so well, it only immerses you more.
In the end the during the car scene interaction was so damn hilarious. The clark shouts 'Don't you have any manners" I cried loud.
This is the greatest “scream” attack on screen ever. There’s superhero films and horror films etc. but this is the best interpretation of a sonic attack in a movie.
I always get goosebumps at the mix of choreography & music @ 4:15 definitely art in motion.
9:23 I know what she said. She said: “One condition… never come back… if you don’t… you will face her fury that you will never forget… you got that!” After he nodded “yes”. When she place her thumb under her nose, she said: “Good!”
Actually she was saying: “👆You ☝️are not 👍my 🤜🏼🤛opponent”. Meaning: you are no match for me. The word opponent is translated in Chinese as 对手(duì shǒu). Literally it means “opposing(对) hands(手). So she used this gesture 🤜🏼🤛 to express “opponent”.
@@angelhero89I guess it makes sense
This was added in tribute to Bruce Lee where he made the exact same action in one of his movies
This movie needs an Oscar.
love that scene when they try to jump but husband brings them down calmly 😂
These movies are also great because they give secondary characters special treatment , quality time on screen and they just surprise the audience . They kick ass and are funny as hell . They become memorable . Besides everything else already said .
The way they just appear in the car never fails to crack me up
I love how the mob boss keeps slapping the shit out of his assistant for getting in the way.
Looking at this whole scene again, it just finally crossed my mind that the landlady was giving them chances to escape while distracting the assassins. Just like how they escaped the beast with just a few seconds of distraction But the 2 kungfu masters were too eager to fight. Maybe thinking they had a chance to win
not too eager , but just want the harrassment in the village to end
3:36 idk why but his deep breathe in gets me everytime. It's the "I know how this is going go end but I'm going for it." Feel
They should have shown the last bit were the secretary lights a cigar to his boss 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kung Fu Hustle is my favorite movie of all time. And I don't say that lightly. The omage to the Chinese fighting history, the choreography, the humor, and the over the top fights are what make this movie beyond phenomenal. It is so damn good! ❤😢
You need to watch this movie before you leave Earth... 👨🦳
Fr straight fax
Thx👽
This will always be legendary. I remember watching this movie when I was a kid with my neighbors. It was fun reminiscing those days where we all get together just watching and laughing, sitting beside each other.
6:18 the fighting style of this guy almost reminds me of drunken style fighting
It's actually taichi chuan
This is probably hands down one of the best fight scenes ever made.
19 years later and there still hasn't been a female character that comes close to being as badass as the Landlady.
I will ALWAYS applaud Stephen Chow to shove this sound effect in such a serious fight 😂😂😂 3:16
The spear fight against the music is a masterful art performance that generates extreme emotions from both spectrums of the human soul. That actor was perfect for that part.
7:26 ngl the way he tossing them cracked me up..
I love the incorporation of so many different feelings from classical chinese music shown by the zither players over their two appearances playing. Its like if you could combine the presence of "ambush on ten sides" the history and feeling of "the conqueror unarms" and the momentum of "King Chu doffs his armor" into a single building movement. Beautifully done by whoever composed.
I always laugh at the landlord's "tonchi tonchi, mossi mossi"...I remember I watched this movie in the theatre by mistake but it was the best mistake of my life.
haha, you can speak Japanese dont you
All of the characters have distinct and fun styles that I love to see more of. Those assassins were creepy and intimidating beyond belief.
I can't believe I forgot about this childhood masterpiece... I need to watch it again like yesterday
There was actually some character development after this scene. As Donut was dying, he told the landlord and landlady that he never saw such a powerful technique exist like Lion Roar. The Landlady apologised for being too passive and not interfering early to save their lives because their son passed away and they preferred to lead a quiet life instead of showing off as martial artists. Donut said something like having great power meant that you could not run away from your responsibilities to protect others when innocent people were in need of your help. The three masters (coolie, donut, tailor) gave the landlords a lot of courage, despite being much weaker than them. After all, they were the first ones to stand up to the Axe Gang. Because of that, the landlords made the life-or-death decision to confront the Axe gang directly in their home territory and even faced the Beast. Their relationship also improved after that (previously, the male landlord was a huge pervert who liked to explore other ladies’ bodies).
7:15 Its the look she gives
This movie was SO refreshing to see when it came out. It's still my fave example of a perfect movie. The heroes don't look like stereotypical heroes--heck, they don't even look like they could physically handle being heroes. Not only that, but it's very hard to predict how the plot will progress. Sure, there are some things that you can assume ("ooh, evil gang is gonna get pwned by 'hero' ")--but how it's gonna get there (and who is gonna get it along the way) is VERY hard to tell. Not only that, but it's FUN and silly while also having moments of unexpected sh*t getting real. Just, absolutely perfect.
I loved how the only source of music that comes from this battle is the music that is played by the harpist. That was until when the landlord stepped in and the music stopped and played another theme indicating that the assassins are facing strong opponents.
That terrific touch at the end where she does the impression of Bruce Lee in Way Of The Dragon. Flawless film. Saw it on the big screen at Leicester Square.
So funny, and so impressive at the same time. When it comes to power, so many get caught up in the two options fear, or respect, and some want both. This couple have something else, love and respect, both laughter and amazment can be had at the same time with them.
00:05:38 just hits different once you know the masters are just holding down because of an old promise, but keep getting pushed by the goons. They know the axe gang is just fodder for them but try to stay aside til the last moment.
This movie is nothing short of a masterpiece. Not only is it funny as well, but the story behind it is amazing.
My favourite part 5:18 So badass and funny at the same time
I remember when this came out it was the only movie I'd seen that successfully captures the over-the-top fights and characters you see in anime. It *still* might be the best. Same goes for Shaolin Soccer. Stephen Chow is a master at mixing comic book-esque characters with wuxia style aciton.
This movie may have been intended as a comedy, but it was an absolute work of art.
7:50 When you know “It’s about to get real”
Gotta low how since the lovers made an oath never to fight again the first time Landlord actually fights he is doing it so effortlessly, using the foes themselves to inflict damage on eachother. He doesn't use any special tricks like during the Beast fight, he just puts them down in the most peaceful taoist way possible
Eh, no, his special trick is exactly the deflecting of blows. Likewise, he makes no sound when touching the ground, and after they bounce him off, you can see that his motions seem more in line with a floating piece of paper, rather than a physical object. I'm not certain of the actual name, but you could describe it as 'Ragdoll technique'. It's implied earlier in the movie, when his lady hits him or he is in other ways hit by stuff that would definitely injure a normal person, but he just ignores it or pretends to be knocked out. So, it's definitely not as flashy as some other techniques seen in that movie, but it's definitely a special technique he is using. (Alongside being obviously skilled in actual Kung Fu as well.)
It's Taichi and he is a master of it. It's the technique of deflecting or redirecting the energy of the blows of the attackers against them. Obviously, Stephen took liberties to exaggerate the actual art but it's real. Stephen Chow even purposefully draws the Ying Yang symbol on the ground to drive the point home.
@@skim2958 That is only yin part of taichi. It also has the yang part, one of the strongest blow in chinese marterial art
@@NhatAnhPhamDr hai vợ chồng trong phim này tên Dương Quá và Tiểu Long Nữ đấy. Bạn biết Dương Quá, Tiểu Long Nữ không?
@@Yangpeiling-de-zhangfu Yes, i do. And i believe it's doesnt have any real meaning, just for the sake of the meme. yang guo doesnt know taichi and xiaolongnu doesnt know lion roar
4:07 the spear guy deflecting the notes is essentially just beat saber
Love how waves of sound from music is visualised as lethal weapon. Also, I love how Taichi is represented here. Even a skinny, seamingly weak man can out power simply by deflecting or reflecting forces. He never initiates attack, so peaceful and effortless.
People will mostly praise the action and comedy, but the deaths here are so emotional, including the next scene where they hear the last words of the spear master.
A tapestry of exquisite comedy interwoven with creative action. I will forever be in love with the idea of everyday things being used as superpowers, like: - the scream of an angry woman - a musical instrument - a trade skill tool
Ah these also have a pretty deep history in Chinese folk lore. Voice stun is a myth in a lot of cultures. Also it really does work if what you need is a second or two.
She’s my hero and role model! My favorite martial arts movie.
Marvel's Shang Chi was a disappointment compared to this masterpiece. The whole fight scene was brilliantly done, choreographed so beautifully where it made you so immersed! This movie will always be a masterpiece in my book!
There’s a poster on Kung Fu Hustle in the movie if you didn’t know
It was actually a pretty decent movie.
Fun fact: The actor who played the landlord in KFH also played the master archer in SC.
The unnecessary comparisons…
They're COMPLETELY different movies. Completely different genres... completely different directors, studios, actors.... Just because they're Chinese? This comment is so ignorant it's actually embarrassing
I absolutely love this film, and I really don't find myself enjoying a lot these days. It's got everything all in one place, and even if you just skip the subtitles and just sit back to enjoy the ride it's great. I think I'm going to go watch this right now.
You cut out the best part where he accidently burned his hair 😅
Fa real. Old boy was shaking like a leaf trying to take his cigarette out of his pocket.
@@crucial0072 and try to put it out with alcohol🤣 and its getting even worse
Yeah dude i totally agree that’s an absolute epic watching car moving in smoke with satisfying soundtrack
Don't know if it's on purpose, but I just noticed at 5:11 how they both look in different directions when the window opens (the left one being blind and all).
The blind one turn to use his ear to listen, the other one look maybe?
I can't knock ANY of the special effects. The scene is so meticulous and specific in every frame, it's mesmerizing. The sound editing is also amazing. A+ sound A+ visuals A+ acting A+ scene
This scene literally gives me chills. Few dialogue, full of suspense and intense action. I won't lie Kung Fu Hustle is the best martial arts movie I've ever seen.
not only is this full of comedy action and suspense but beauty too. The part with the spears was amazing, like a dance. Truly a work of art!
08:55 & 08:58 Their faces 🤣🤣🤣
8:50 Priceless!!😆😆😆
After many years, still find this so fascinating.... The sound quality is so good and the fight is so beautiful
Hands down one of the best movies ever. I can’t even put it into words how good I think it is.
Every minute of this movie is freaking hilarious. I can watch it over and over again
I was a child when I first show in, it was a black and white tv and we played this on a cd player. I couldn't read english subtitles back then. " Shaolin Soccer " and " Fung Fu Hustle " are on another level. I wish Stephen Chow never stopped making movies, all of his movies are pieces of art!
I did not know how pronounce "Hustle" at that time so I kept calling it as "Hystyle"
One of his latest films, the mermaid one, is an absolute masterpiece as well in its own way
Still one of the BEST!!!! fight scene I've watch! Good thing youtube recommend this clip, he knows I needed to be reminded by this badass couple!
I do not have the words for how much I love and adore this film!! Comedic genius, brilliant acting and Awesome and Super-creative fight scenes. Genius!
This is one of the those movies I could be entertained with from start to finish no matter how many times I've watched it.
The character and skills of this couple are the best workplace skills😂
5-10 year's later. Best comedy/ Martial Artist Movie Ever ! ! ! I Love it ! ! ! !
no words necessary, I understood everything she said in the car 😂
I can watch this movie over and over. It's really a Kung Fu/Comedy masterpiece.
✋🏼This movie is masterpiece ㊗
This movies is a masterpiece. Even those who aren't martial arts movie fans would love it.
This isn't kung fu. This is classic Chinese fighting ballet. Only masters of divine level are allowed.
This whole sequence always gives me goosebumps. Every single time.
Arguably my favorite martial arts movies of all time! It had everything!
This scene is such a great blend of audio and visual arts. I find it so fascinating that they've incorporated the audio aspect of this scene within the plot and gave a visual representation of it.
That harpist fight is the one of the best fight and creepiest fight scene ever imo
First movie to successfully translate anime sakuga fight scenes into live action without feeling off or cheap. That's how I intuitively felt 16 years ago when the movie aired in cinema.
1:23 Bro this music is hype ngl