" Master, what can I do to learn the ways of peace? You can start by running away "

Rating: 5/10 (14 June 2010)

In 1973 the greatest martial artist appeared on the American silver screen in a film called ' Fists of fury.' His name was Bruce Lee. Since then dozens of martial art movies have followed. Some good, others fair, with the majority being mere imitations. Serious films involving the finest of oriental arts are rare, therefore the ones which capture American audiences today are often comedies. Here is one example. The film is called " Balls of Fury." If you have seen 'Fists of fury' you'll have no difficult seeing the parody in this movie. It's the story of Randy Daytona (Brett Delbuone), a young boy who's father Peter (Robert Patrick) was murdered by an Asian gangster, causing him to lose a Ping-Pong tournament. It's 19 years later and Randy (Dan Fogler) is sough-out and recruited by F.B.I. agent Rodriquez (George Lopez) to enter an international underground Ping-Pong tournament organized by Feng (Christopher Walken). Knowing he will need to be trained for the tournament Randy is given over a Master (James Hong) and his beautiful daughter (Maggie Q). With Jason Scott Lee playing Siu-Foo and other serious Hollywood actors, this is one movie which creates an assortment of slap-stick gags and amusing on-sight hilarity. It's fun to watch and with Walken playing the heavy sure to keep your funny bone active. Great movie and an honest comic tribute to the late Bruce Lee. ****