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Amazon.co.uk Review
Movie-kinetics genius. Kung Fu Hustle takes the gleeful mayhem of Hong Kong action movies, the deadpan physical humor of silent comedies, and the sheer elasticity of Wile E. Coyote cartoons and fuses them into a spectacle that is simple in its joys and mind-boggling in its orchestration. A run-down slum has been poor but peaceful until a bunch of black-suited gangsters called the Axe Gang show up to cause trouble--and discover that, hidden among the humble poor, are three kung fu masters trying to live an ordinary life. But after these martial artists repulse the gang with their flying fists and feet, the gang leader hires a pair of assassins, whose arrival leads to the unveiling of more secrets, until both the screen and the audience are dizzy with hyperbolic fight artistry (choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping, who also choreographed The Matrix). Weaving through this escalating fury is a loudmouthed loser (writer/director/actor Stephen Chow) who suddenly finds himself having to live up to his bragging. Kung Fu Hustle more than lives up to the promise of Chow's previous film, Shaolin Soccer: it's a movie made by an imagination unfettered by the laws of physics. Hugely entertaining. --Bret Fetzer, Amazon.com
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KUNG FU HUSTLE perfectly blends original comedy and explosive martial arts action. Creative and imaginative characters slam together in a comic blend of Quentin Tarantino meets Jackie Chan in a filmthat goes beyond the limits of mere comedy.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I got this film for my husband as he is into Kung Fu, however I decided to watch it with him and I'm glad I did. I love comedy and this was very funny, but unlike many Hollywood comedies, this film does not take itself too seriously. Although there is an underlying coming of age story, it doesn't engulf the film and make the ending any less funny than the beginning.
This film is kung fu crossed with the matrix crossed with Looney Tunes. The landlady is destined to become a legendary character. Very entertaining - a must watch.
This film is kung fu crossed with the matrix crossed with Looney Tunes. The landlady is destined to become a legendary character. Very entertaining - a must watch.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:UMD Mini for PSP
One of the funniest films I have ever seen, easily the best Kung-Fu movie around. Great special effects combined with a director who might well be high, and the quirkiness of a chinese film mean that this really is a must-see!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Somehow, I managed to persuade my wife to come to the cinema and watch this with me. Both of us were very glad we went!
It's not strictly a kung fu film. Yes, there is kung fu, there are fights, but there is so much more; constant humour, wonderful choreography (the early dance scene featuring the axe gang, alone, is worth the money) and a chain-smoking landlady.
This is a fantasy adventure, a morality tale which is never preachy and a wonderful, well-made film that entertains and amuses throughout.
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SUPER FUNNY FILM
This is a super funny film and only seems to be rated 15 because of the violence. This is cartoon at best and my son loves it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by SueS
Kung Fu indeed
A very funny film that basically tells the story of one bloke,who wants to be a bad guy.The bad guys are the Axe Gang,for obvious reasons! Read more
Published 12 months ago by David Addison
Really enjoyable offbeat kung-fu movie with great twists
Caught the tail-end of this on Flim 4 one evening and had to buy it to see it from the beginning. Totally blown away by this film which has rekindled my enthusiasm for Asian... Read more
Published 12 months ago by RandyAngell
The Best (and only?) Spoof of the genre. Great.
Saw some reviews and liked the look of it. Decided it would suite a night in when it got cheaper.
Slightly worried at the start of the film which doesn't 'bode well',... Read more
Slightly worried at the start of the film which doesn't 'bode well',... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Renzo
Kung Fu Hustle
The first time I ever saw this film was on TV's Film 4 and I laughed my socks off!
Story about two wannabees trying to prove themselves by joining a well known gang and... Read more
Story about two wannabees trying to prove themselves by joining a well known gang and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Folwell
Don't waste your time
The acting's like a pantomime, only less convincing.
What plot there is is lame.
The special powers are pretty crap and there's no fitting of power to problem... Read more
What plot there is is lame.
The special powers are pretty crap and there's no fitting of power to problem... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Chris Newman
An brilliant mix of kung fu and slapstick comedy
I have to admit to not being a fan of martial arts films, but 'Kung Fu Hustle' is one of the most imaginative, creative, downright hilarious films I've ever seen. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ernie
Entertaining and Enjoyable
I really enjoyed this movie, its just so Pant on head retarded and balls on the wall fun. If your looking for a great kung fu movie with a great story of revenge and all that kung... Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by Maikeru
best comedy ever
best comedy of this century
not only a comedy as it mix with martial art with oriental philosophy, romance, special effect, non sense, tex avery style asterix style , etc... Read more
not only a comedy as it mix with martial art with oriental philosophy, romance, special effect, non sense, tex avery style asterix style , etc... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by marc twain
Great Fun
Kung Fu and Comedy? Surely not!
Well yes, trust me. Even if you dont like martial arts movies you will enjoy this one as the jokes and story are more of a focus than... Read more
Well yes, trust me. Even if you dont like martial arts movies you will enjoy this one as the jokes and story are more of a focus than... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2009 by iainmcl
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