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• Steve K

  
  Above average martial arts silliness elevated immensely by the amazing Woo-ping Yuen. As always, the choreography is beautiful to watch.

• Dean M

  
  What an absolutely superb story of an awesome hero, Su Chan (Man Cheuk Chiu), a leading authority of the touching thoughts and feelings in martial arts journey. The story line is actually very consuming once you become endeared by the characters, whom I might add are supremely… More
  What an absolutely superb story of an awesome hero, Su Chan (Man Cheuk Chiu), a leading authority of the touching thoughts and feelings in martial arts journey. The story line is actually very consuming once you become endeared by the characters, whom I might add are supremely crafted. I mean how can you not think the 'God of Wushu' is not cool. It's been a long while since Yuen Woo Ping helmed a film as a director, and here he applied plenty of wire-fu liberally to craft a film that provided for some fantastical elements in its martial arts. Zhou Xun is a fine actress, and her presence here provided that well needed contrast of acting ability compensating for the lack thereof in Zhao's, starring as Su Chan's wife Ying, the pillar of strength, confidence and hope. Andy On played Yuan Lie with enough creepiness and ruthlessness that he may be one of the more memorable martial arts villains amongst recent kung fu films, adding to that his treading the extremely thin line of incest as well with Ying, in wanting to be together forever with her. I was surprised to see three special appearances I recognized in this martial arts epic film.

• danny d

  
  a film with a good although dishevled story, it really stands on the astonishing action sequences. the fighting is top shelf, and although the narrative could have been a lot stronger, it is well worth the time for those into kung fu films.

• Ginny  

  
  Legend of the Drunken Fist. As usual, Michelle Yeoh rocks.

• JY S

  
  After a break from the director's chair, Yuen Woo Ping jumps back into it with <i>True Legend</i>.<p>This picture runs a few minutes under 2 hours and it passes by rather swiftly with it's simple plot. It is probably because there are 2 separate parts to… More
  After a break from the director's chair, Yuen Woo Ping jumps back into it with <i>True Legend</i>.<p>This picture runs a few minutes under 2 hours and it passes by rather swiftly with it's simple plot. It is probably because there are 2 separate parts to the movie. The first two-thirds are really straight forward. Good guy trains and bad guy trains. Good guy and bad guy fight. The final 3rd showcases the drunken fighting technique in a whole different setting from the first portion.</p><p>Unsurprisingly, this film contains a ton of martial arts fighting. The camera work is more than adequate and the choreography is magnificent. Ping applies a bunch of so-so CGI effects in the fights, as well as other portions of the movie, which is only a small letdown in the grand scheme of things.</p><p>Vincent Zhao plays the cardinal character and while it is a blast to see him in the fights, it is the supporting cast that outshine him in the acting department. Zhou Xun, Andy On, and Jay Chou pull out the more memorable characters. Michelle Yeoh, Gordon Liu, and David Carradine, also have special appearances; although they do stay away from the action.</p><p>When all the wine jugs have been emptied, <i>True Legend</i> is a pleasing watch with regards to the martial arts.</p>

• Caesar M

  
  Yuen Woo Ping, quite possibly the greatest choreographer who ever live bringing us so many memorable action sequences. True Legend retains the fantastic choreography Yuen Woo Ping is know for, unfortunately the story is not at the same level. True Legend is about a wealthy man, Su… More
  Yuen Woo Ping, quite possibly the greatest choreographer who ever live bringing us so many memorable action sequences. True Legend retains the fantastic choreography Yuen Woo Ping is know for, unfortunately the story is not at the same level. True Legend is about a wealthy man, Su Qi-Er, living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of his brother vengeance. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and embarks on a path that would make him a legend. Now the story is not well put together as it's divided into two parts, one being longer than the other. Now I will add that I did feel the first story being did end abruptly and it left a unsatisfying feeling. The story as a whole has it moments, though it's pretty clear that story-telling took a back seat to the action. It's average story-telling having some great moments, but ultimately the writing really doesn't give you anything memorable when telling a story. Now since this movie was directed by Yuen Woo Ping, the choreography is at the highest standard he know for. Even if the story doesn't keep your attention, the well choreograph action sequences that Yuen Woo Ping filmed will, he makes every battle more engaging despite the story to make it more satisfying. One thing you should note, the CGI in this movie made it look cartoonish at points and you won't really care much for the characters when they're not fighting. Yuen Woo Ping is great when directing action, unfortunately the story aspects is not as impressive. True Legend is good Martial Art movie with great action that suffers from the story to make it more engaging. If you just want good Martial Art action watch this, but if you're looking for an engaging story to with it look elsewhere.

• Fascade F

  
  When a powerful warlord in China's Qing Dynasty conspires to ruin their wealthy rival, Su Qi-Er (Man Cheuk Chiu), they doesn't stop until he is driven to the streets, stripped of his home, his money and his standing among men. Now burning to become a martial arts master… More
  When a powerful warlord in China's Qing Dynasty conspires to ruin their wealthy rival, Su Qi-Er (Man Cheuk Chiu), they doesn't stop until he is driven to the streets, stripped of his home, his money and his standing among men. Now burning to become a martial arts master despite the odds, Su Qi-er submits to a teacher (Jay Chou) who helps him become more powerful than ever before. Awesome choreographed fight scenes in this action-packed martial arts film...kept my interest up at an all time high...LOL! Please see this epic!

• Kevin "

  
  I'll admit I was a little excited before seeing this movie. The trailer looked almost as a homage to the 70's Kung-Fu movies before it. Sadly, I was letdown in the end. The plot was a standard affair, but the movie seemed to climax to early and the second part seemed out of… More
  I'll admit I was a little excited before seeing this movie. The trailer looked almost as a homage to the 70's Kung-Fu movies before it. Sadly, I was letdown in the end. The plot was a standard affair, but the movie seemed to climax to early and the second part seemed out of place, making the movie feel it was dragging itself out for no real reason. The movie does have a lot of action and martial arts, but maybe the grounded fights in movies like Killzone and Flash Point have spoiled me, The wire fighting, while done really well, just seems to look the same anymore. Maybe that is another main problem, True Legend seems like the ultimate mash-up that is doesn't do one thing really well. Crouching Tiger presented wire movements more elegant. Hero used wire work, but the color presentation and cinematography was outstanding, etc... One thing I really enjoyed were the cameos, especially Gordon Liu as Old Sage; I think he has mastered that role! The movie as a whole is entertaining, but nothing I feel fans of the genre should get to hyped for. Down the line I'll probably buy the movie, but nothing I'll insist my friends to watch and I'll probably only watch it on occasion, which is a shame, because this True Legend had the potential to be just that. 6 (venom fists) /10

• Remi L

  
  It felt very reminiscent of "Hero" just with only one familiar star (Michelle Yeoh and David Carradine) and minus the color that partly responsible for making it so enjoyable. This film felt like a play in 3 acts about a great warrior named Su with a jealous step-brother… More
  It felt very reminiscent of "Hero" just with only one familiar star (Michelle Yeoh and David Carradine) and minus the color that partly responsible for making it so enjoyable. This film felt like a play in 3 acts about a great warrior named Su with a jealous step-brother always living in his shadow, Yuan. It felt like Hamlet, except it quickly switched with the second segment which became about revenge and hallucinations and loneliness and family. The third segment was about sorrow, loss and rising from the ashes, so to speak. It was a nice way to kill nearly two hours. The fighting was great, especially the drunken style fighting in the third segment which looked like a cross between crumping and break dancing. If you're into Asian martial arts cinema, give it a look-see.

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