Product: The Evil Cult [Region 2] (2005)
Rating: 4.0
let it blow your mind
This 1993 film is one of the few olden-day movies kung-fu artist Jet Li has done that isn't during the Manchu era. "Kung-Fu Cult Master" is so creative that if you only like realistic kung-fu movies, you won't appreciate this one. "Kung-Fu Cult Master" includes various types of kung-fu from different schools and temples, and the majority of fight scenes are highly original. Also, wirework is impressive, however does not mar the fighting sequences. Jet Li also gives one of the most impressive martial arts performances in his career, with great choreography done by Sammo Hung.The scenery, like the traps and tomb in the movie, are impressive and filled with creative ideas that only a very broad-minded person could think of. Again, this movie isn't realistic, but the plot is well-developed (except may be a bit confusing the first time, and the end leaves you hanging.) The movie was left hanging with an ending that will nag at you for a week in wonders of what happens, for a sequel to "The Kung-Fu Cult Master" was planned, however never released, even though enough scenes were shot to make the movie; the scenes were never turned into a finished product.Acting is highly amusing at times and at others, very moving. Jet Li and Chingymy Yau Suk-Ching pair up AGAIN to bring impressive performances that are heightened by superb directing by famous Wong Jing, choreographed kung-fu scenes by Sammo Hung, and the movie's set. If you're a kung-fu movie fan, this is near perfection.Supporting actors and actresses: Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching - (City Hunter w/ Jackie Chan, Ghost Lantern w/ Tony Leung, God of Gamblers w/ Chow Yun-Fat, Legend of the Liquid Sword w/ Aaron Kwok, Young & Dangerous 2 w/ Ekin Cheng, & New Legend of Shaolin & High Risk w/ Jet Li)Cheung Man - plays Jet Li/Mo Kei's mother + a princessSammo Hung Kam-Bo - plays Jet Li/Mo Kei's granduncle Tsui Kam-Kong Francis Ng (2000 AD w/ Aaron Kwok, Miracles w/ Jackie Chan, Once Upon A Time In China & America w/ Jet Li, Sausalito w/ Leon Lai & Maggie Cheung, & Whatever Will Be, Will be w/ Aaron Kwok & Kelly Chan.) Ngai Sing Richard Ng Yil-Hon Leung Ka-Yan Gigi Lai Chi - (Fist Power w/ Zhao Wen-Zhuo & For Bad Boys Only w/ Ekin Cheng, Louis Koo, Shu Zi, Kristy Yeung)Other kung-fu movie recommendations: "Once Upon A Time In China" series + "Once Upon A Time In China and America" "Fong Sai Yuk 1 & 2" "Deadly China Hero" "Tai Chi Master" "Legend of Shaolin" "Fist of Legend" "Iron Monkey" "Bride With White Hair" "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" "Romeo Must Die", "Kiss of the Dragon"(English)- Priscilla