No comments about Shaolin Martial Arts.

5 comments about Black Robe.

1. The movie is okay. It seems like it tries to pack a lot of story into a a short time.



2. This is one of the most powerful films I have ever seen. No stars and a Canadian film, so it never got big box office. The encounter between Christian missionaries and Native people I have never before seen so senstively told. There are no bad guys. It neither glorifies Christian missionaries nor does it romanticize the lives of the Native people, something "Dances with Wolves" does.
   
   If you want a film that says the Native people were living in a kind of Eden that was contaminated by the Europeans; or if you want to see how benighted the Indians were before they were saved by the Gospel, this is not your kind of movie. But if you want to see character development on so many levels, to see the goodness and evil that can exist simultaneously within us, to see people struggle to find each other in the midst of misunderstanding and cultural presuppositions, this is well worth your viewing time. Plus, the action is exciting and the scenery is incredible.



3. This is a wonderful movie and it shows how reprobate our society are. it shows how, even in bad conditions and even death, that we will must preach God's word. The part where the priest baptizes that women who was dying with the arrow in her neck shows the true charity of what the Jesuits were doing. He was a man who was tryin to save a hopeless and ignorant people. It shows that some people are just destined for hell and how few get on the road that is narrow. The priest litterally takes on evil and satan when he goes into the forest. He deals with abandonment, torture, and death. But in the end people were saved and the greater glory of God shown, and thus his accomplished his mission as far as saving some souls. A wonderful movie.



4. I watched this movie yesterday and it is still on my mind and will be for a long time. I think we all know the story, but the cast and crew in this particular film made it into a work of art. The photography was particularly breathtaking. Some shots of the river made me gasp in wonder. I will watch it again for that. Please see this and give yourself some pleasure.



5. This priest has challenges as the savages called him demon because of his black robe. He is making a trip to Huron mission and looks like Mark and his dog. The Indian canoes escort him on the trip up the St. Lawrence River. The Indian priest is evil. The midget (spirit) is a detractor from his faith, plus the temptation to love a woman. He saved a newborn child, as salvation of the poor barbarians. When they left him behind and was captured by rival Indians, not men but animals, it looked like the starting out place.
   
   No gifts given are not paid for. They are forced to march through snow as prisoners. Had they gone in circles? God is the one who forgives. The priest enters the mission alone and finds a dead guard. He gives up on his dream as it was just an illusion. He baptizes the Hurons, and all were killed by the Iroquois later. He mistakenly put his trust in God, thinking He will guide us.

No comments about The Ultimate Gordon Liu Collection DVD Set (4 Assassins/Shaolin Vs. Wu Tang/Master of Disaster/Shaolin Martial Arts).

2 comments about Martial Arts: Master Killer Collection.

1. WARRIOR FROM SHAOLIN-this movie has a great cast incuding Lily Li but there is just not much fighting. The story is unbearable and finally we get some really good action in the final fight. 2/5
   
   FIST AND GUTS-Another bad movie from Lau Kar Wing who also directed 'Warrior From Shaolin'. He directed a few very good independent movies but these are not 2 of them. Lo Lieh is good but only fights at the end. There is only 3 major fights in the movie and the rest is just pure time filler. 2.5/5
   
   SHAOLIN DRUNKEN MONK- I found this movie the most enjoyable. It moves along at a good pace and has plenty of decent fights. It seems like it is directed by Godfrey Ho but is a little better done. Cheesy enough to please any bad movie fan and it has enough kung fu for any hardcore fan to make it through at least once. 2.5/5
   
   All of the movies are full screened but have watchable picture quality. Fist and Guts looks the best by far. They all have a commentary from Ric Myers and they are almost all the same commentary. If you buy this 3-pack you will get a very good idea of how he repeats everything over and over again. He gives a new idea here and there and it is somewhat enjoyable.



2. This is NOT the "Master Killer" I was looking for as I have been a fan of both "The Master Killer" and "The Return of the Master Killer". The "Master Killer" series I remember had Gordon Liu fighting Japanese ninja warriors in a quest to prove the superior style of martial arts. I would love to return and exchange this series for the correct ones.
   Michael Clarke

No comments about Gordon Liu Presents: Martial Collection.

4 comments about Iron Fingers Of Death.

1. It is perfectly letterboxed and the picture quality is really good. The colors are a bit to bright but this is EASILY the best non remastered movie that Red Sun has released.
   
   This is a Jing Wong movie and one of his best. He wrote it and Tong Gai directed it. Yes that Tong Gai. He was Lau Kar Leung's partner in choreographing pretty much every shaw brothers movie from back in the day. The story is about the evil 9th prince looking to be the ruler and have the emporer be a puppet. 2 young princes get split up at an earyl age. I am goin to stop myself right now and force you to go and experience this for yourself. It is truly one of the greatest and craziest kung fu movies ever. This movie is not only the first of it's kind, but also one of the best still today. This was not the first, just the first to get this crazy with what they are doing. You have to see it to believe it.
   
   So everybody who loves movies NEEDS to get this today.



2. Not bad for a Kung Fu Wire Flick.
   This is a shaw brothers joint and is well filmed and choreographed.
   The fight scenes, even though wire, are pretty tight.
   The story line is unique and original.
   Worth a rental!



3. I have been watching Kung Fu heavily for almost 15 years..
   
   This is the story of the Emperor's evil brother who overthrows the government and makes himself Emperor. Only 2 rightful heirs to the throne survive the coup, one goes to Shaolin & learns E-Ch'ing Kung Fu. This is the only style that can defeat the Evils Emperors Kung Fu. Later the two survivors join up and discover they are brothers. The evil Emperor better look out..
   
   Anyhow, you get the picture... Classic SHAW BROS plot: murder & revenge made possible by Shaolin Kung Fu...
   The fights are good but not the best I have seen, but what is great is the manner the E-Ch'ing Kung Fu is portrayed.. It really seems like it is the ULTIMATE KUNG FU & when the heroes face the 18 Buddha's look out it's awesome..
   I would recommend this Film, u can't go wrong..
   
   Also, check out Crippled Avengers, Two Champs Of Shaolin, Warriors Two & Seven Grand Masters 2; Mystery of Chess Boxing (aka ninja checkmate), Buddha Assassinator, Chinese Super Ninjas, Shogun Assassin, Iron Monkey.... These are ALL AWESOME TITLES.. Check them out You'll love the ...
   They Are GREAT KUNG FU!!!



4. This is a fairly enjoyable Shaw Brothers' flick, an early entry in wire-fu. I'm not the biggest wire-fu fan. I prefer that wires are used to aid in the fight scenes, not star in them. They do a little of both here.
   
   Ti Lung and some other dude (that I didn't recognize) play orphaned princes, separated in infancy, when Jason Pia Piao kills their parents. One is oblivious to his heritage, the other is not. They reunite (and it feels so good) in adulthood to come back and clean house.
   
   This is another movie that, although quite strange, is somewhat serious. Then there are these brief moments of really silly humor that do not fit. Since they tend to be brief, I can live with it. Apart from that, I did like it, and Celestial has remastered the picture beautifully. The quality really benefits the movie's imagination and they should do the same to "Shaolin Intruders", which is quite a bit better.
   
   1982. aka: Shaolin Prince; Death Mask of the Ninja

No comments about The Ultimate Shaw Brothers Lo Lieh Collection (Fist of the White Lotus/The Web of Death/Slice of Death/Hammer of Gods) Remastered DVD Set.

No comments about Jet Fighter Collection: Jet Li.

2 comments about 4 Assassins.

1. This is a great "old School" Hong Kong kung fu film. This movie is english dubbed, but it is not digitally remastered so it is a little blurry at some points, but nevertheless watchable.
   
   The Four Assassins (aka Marco Polo) has a great story and magnificent kung fu training scenes and fight scenes. This movie does star a westerner(caucasian man), Richard Harrison. He plays Marco Polo, a man who aids Mongal ruler Kublai Khan. The mongal's goal is to kill the Chinese rebels. The Chinese rebels attempt to assassinate Kublai Khan, but his 3 kung fu expert bodyguards (one of them Gordon Liu) and his soldiers make this a difficult task. Four men, the "4 Assassins" learn kung fu to avenge their slain chinese brothers.
   
   This may sound like an ordinary revenge story, but this movie has many unique events that make it a great movie. There are great fight scenes because each of the 4 assassins has their own special technique(iron palm/jumping/immunitiy to weapons/stength to topple boulders) making awesome fight scenes when they fight the mongal soldiers and the top 3 mongal bodyguards. Fight scenes include bow and arrows, spears, swords, and kung fu. If you are a fan of great kung fu movies this would be a great addition to one's collection.



2. I agree with the first reviewer,,this is another one of Shaw's best performance. This flick was entertaining from start to finish. The most impressive, was the chrystal clear transfer onto dvd,,,absolutely amazing!!The kung fu, simply too amazing. Talk about trends, this flick set them!!

3 comments about Return of Master Killer.

1. I ordered 36th Chanmber and Return of the Master Killer. I recieved 2 movies with different covers and write ups thinking it was part one and two but they were both the same movie. nobody can tell me the difference in the title for part one and two. Other than that buy the one from this seller, real good quality vs the other with was horribly boot-legged.



2. Tha last reviewer wants to know what the difference between these are and I would be glad to go over them.
   
   Shaolin Master Killer AKA 36th Chamber-this is the one. Gordon Liu goes to learn kung fu at the Shaolin Temple, comes back, takes revenge.
   
   Return of Master Killer AKA Return to the 36th Chamber(beware, there is a bad bootleg floating around that says 36th chamber on the cover but is really Return to the 36th chamber. That DVD case actually has pictures from Return Of MK on it). This movie is just as good as the first. It is a comedy. Instead of playing San Te, he goes to learn from San Te. The final fight is about 20 minutes long and is one of the best in cinema history.
   
   Disciples of Master Killer AKA Disciples of the 36th Chamber-Gordon does play San Te in this though he is not the main character. Hsiao Ho plays Fong Sai Yuk and this movie also co stars Jason Paio, Li-Li-Li, and Lau Kar Leung who is the director for all 3 films.
   
   Also the Red Sun versions of these 3 movies are completely uncut, have CRYSTAL CLEAR picture, are letterboxed, and have dual language tracks so you can watch it in it's original language. Some people call these boot legs but the picture quality and sound on these 3 movies by Red Sun is absolutely second to none. Some other flawless releases from Red Sun are 2 Champions of Shaolin, Ninja in the Dragon's Den, 7 Grandmasters, the entire Lone Wolf and Cub Series, Dirty Ho, Shaolin Challenges Ninja, and Fists of the White Lotus.
   
   I hope this review was helpful to you.



3. Now I never give a good review based solely on the last half of a movie, but this is an exception. The sequel to "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" (aka "Master Killer") will reward patient viewers with an incredible ending. The sequel is mostly a comedy, and does get some originality points for being so different from its predecessor. Unfortunately the comedy itself gets some banality points, especially Hsiao Hou's ridiculous teeth. I read some reviews of this (not just here) where it has been said that this is "on par in every way with the original". That is a load of crap. In terms of story, this doesn't even come close. In terms of training and fights, well then we might have something to talk about.
   
   Gordon Liu plays Chao Yen-Cheh, a con-artist. His brother works in a dye factory whose owner recently brought in some Manchu thugs to bully the employees and give them a 20% pay cut. The employees talk Gordon into impersonating the Shaolin monk, San Te (who he portrayed in the original film), and frightening the owners into refunding their money. It works at first, but Manchu baddie Johnny Wang is on to their little scheme and exposes it as such. Humiliated and angry, Gordon decides he should sneak into the Shaolin temple to train for real. Once there, the monks also expose him as a fraud, but the real San Te takes pity on him and allows him to stay on to fix the roof, where he erects oodles of bamboo scaffolding and observes the students and monks practicing.
   
   Recently, I reviewed "Chinese Super Ninjas" quite favorably, saying that the fight scenes in it were some of the most creative I had ever seen. Yeah, well they have been usurped... a lot. A lot a lot. I watched with a gaping jaw at some of the stuff that Gordon Liu does in this film. I was initially angry that he didn't play San Te in this, but when I saw the kind of dexterity he displays, I don't think it could have been duplicated by anyone else. I've never seen him move the way he does in this flick and I've seen a TON of his films. Amazing.
   
   The Red Sun distributed disc is well remastered and partially widescreen, so there are no presentation complaints. It is English dubbed and there is a selection for "original language", though on Red Sun discs they almost never work. Sorry, I didn't actually try it. The back cover actually shows pictures from the first film. There are a few more things about the story itself that bothered me but might not bother others so I will just let them go. Even considering that, it's still well worth checking out. Again, the assets FAR outweigh the liabilities. Followed by "Disciples of the 36th Chamber", aka "Disciples of the Master Killer", which is actually more of a real sequel to the first film than this one, and also a great flick. Get all 3, baby!
   
   1980. aka: Return to the 36th Chamber