Five Stars, Foreign Film, Movie Reviews - Written by trench on Saturday, September 20, 2008 20:18 - 5 Comments

Fist of Legend (DVD)


FOL_PackshotAlthough its been several years since I’ve watched this film, it still gets my heart racing and my adrenaline pumping everytime I screen it. Highly regarded as one of Jet Li’s finest martial arts performances, Fist of Legend pays tribute remarkably well to Bruce Lee’s 1972 classic, Fist of Fury.

Dragon Dynasty has completely outdone themselves with their latest showcase of classic Asian Cinema. The picture and sound quality is crisp and clean, the English dubbing has been improved, and there are a load of extra bonus features as well as deleted scenes which were actually worth a look.

As a huge fan of martial arts movies in general, I personally regard First of Legend as Yuen Woo-Ping’s greatest work. In this film alone, I can name at least two fight scenes which could easily be ranked in a TOP 10 list of greatest martial arts sequences of all time. Jet Li showcases an entire arsenal of skill in this film, and many of his movements echo the the fighting spirit and combat philosophy of the legendary Bruce Lee.

Don’t bother renting this film if you see it on the shelves. Purchase a copy for yourself. Its a must have for any DVD library and has all the elements needed to keep you watching it over and over again.

Synopsis:

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Widely regarded as the greatest film of two legendary careers, Fist of Legend teams superstar Jet Li with martial arts choreographer Yuen Wo-ping (The Matrix) for “some of the best fight sequences you will ever see” (Dan Mitchell, IGN Movies). In this tribute to Bruce Lee’s classic The Chinese Connection (aka Fists of Fury), Li radiates sheer power and coolness as a kung fu phenom living abroad who returns home to avenge the death of his master and save his martial arts school. Shifting effortlessly among diverse fighting styles, Li even fights blindfolded and wields his belt as a deadly weapon. Fist of Legend is essential viewing for any Jet Li fan and “the promised land for kung fu cinema” (HongKongCinema.com).

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  1. I watched a lot Jet’s early work, including Shaolin Temple, and I was a fan. But it was this movie that solidified his position as one of the best action and/or martial arts movie stars of all time in my opinion.

    The last fight was of course a classic, but my favorite part is the fight between him and his father in law.

    Comment by ndo on September 21, 2008 at 10:25 pm

  2. @ndo - I agree. The blindfolded part was outstanding.

    Comment by trench on September 22, 2008 at 12:09 am

  3. LOL It’s like you’re trying to brainwash me into watching a martial arts movie because I keep saying that I don’t watch them (because you know I can’t *not* visit you!). Well, if I *were* to watch one anytime soon - one with Jet Li in it would definitely be at the top of the list! ;P

    OT: Tag, you’re it!

    Comment by fragileheart on September 22, 2008 at 10:23 am

  4. @fragileheart - you better get with the program then!! haha

    Comment by trench on September 23, 2008 at 4:57 am

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