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Seven years after the apparent death of Chen Zhen, a mysterious stranger arrives from overseas and befriends a local mafia boss. The man is a disguised Chen Zhen who intends to infiltrate the mob when they form an alliance with the Japanese.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Having read the two/three star reviews, it seems as though certain people weren't paying enough attention throughout the film, so to clarify then:
No one recognises Chen Zhen because it clearly states at the start that Shanghai has been divided into settlements pending an invasion. He's also trying to infiltrate the Chinese Triad/mob in order to win their allegiance. Do I have to point out that as The Masked Warrior he's wearing, gasp, an actual mask? Besides, Clark Kent only fools people with a pair of spectacles.
The reason he's part of the Chinese resistance is in order to unify the Chinese patriots (and student protestors) against their aggressors. This is made abundantly clear throughout several meetings of the resistance. Chen's one man who can make a difference and rally people to his cause. Hence, he plays the role of a spy with a fake identity.
The Japanese Colonel already knew that Chen was responsible for his father's death. He wanted vengeance, whereas Chen was fighting for justice. By this point in the film, wearing a mask would have been counter-productive, especially for a one on one duel. As for any Bruce Lee comparisons, why shouldn't Donnie Yen pay homage to someone he respects and admires? It's a different time period, so any grumblings are purely superficial AND irrelevant. Side note: if utilising a set of nun-chuks is 'fighting like Bruce Lee' then what isn't?
The nightclub owner (Mister Lau) befriended Chen Zhen after he played a raucous Chinese song to grate several Japanese military officers. Mister Lau saw him as a kindred spirit (someone who despised the Japanese) and a beneficial partner in the running of his nightclub. Not to mention that in order to keep peace he told the Colonel he'd close Casablanca, if he was able to open his own nightclub.
The story is not a mess, at least not as much as other reviewers would have you believe. There are strong characters, a rich score, brilliant set-design, and breath taking action scenes/fight sequences. The opening sequence and library sequence have to be seen to be believed. As for dodgy CGI, um, at which point exactly? The making of bonus clearly shows Donnie performing ALL his OWN stunt work with no CGI involved. Kudos to a man who can effortlessly jump over a Bentley and still land on his feet. As for the opening 'clearing a building full of german soldiers scene' - well, actually, it was a german mini-gunner and about half a dozen soldiers.
No one recognises Chen Zhen because it clearly states at the start that Shanghai has been divided into settlements pending an invasion. He's also trying to infiltrate the Chinese Triad/mob in order to win their allegiance. Do I have to point out that as The Masked Warrior he's wearing, gasp, an actual mask? Besides, Clark Kent only fools people with a pair of spectacles.
The reason he's part of the Chinese resistance is in order to unify the Chinese patriots (and student protestors) against their aggressors. This is made abundantly clear throughout several meetings of the resistance. Chen's one man who can make a difference and rally people to his cause. Hence, he plays the role of a spy with a fake identity.
The Japanese Colonel already knew that Chen was responsible for his father's death. He wanted vengeance, whereas Chen was fighting for justice. By this point in the film, wearing a mask would have been counter-productive, especially for a one on one duel. As for any Bruce Lee comparisons, why shouldn't Donnie Yen pay homage to someone he respects and admires? It's a different time period, so any grumblings are purely superficial AND irrelevant. Side note: if utilising a set of nun-chuks is 'fighting like Bruce Lee' then what isn't?
The nightclub owner (Mister Lau) befriended Chen Zhen after he played a raucous Chinese song to grate several Japanese military officers. Mister Lau saw him as a kindred spirit (someone who despised the Japanese) and a beneficial partner in the running of his nightclub. Not to mention that in order to keep peace he told the Colonel he'd close Casablanca, if he was able to open his own nightclub.
The story is not a mess, at least not as much as other reviewers would have you believe. There are strong characters, a rich score, brilliant set-design, and breath taking action scenes/fight sequences. The opening sequence and library sequence have to be seen to be believed. As for dodgy CGI, um, at which point exactly? The making of bonus clearly shows Donnie performing ALL his OWN stunt work with no CGI involved. Kudos to a man who can effortlessly jump over a Bentley and still land on his feet. As for the opening 'clearing a building full of german soldiers scene' - well, actually, it was a german mini-gunner and about half a dozen soldiers.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
My wife showed me the trailer of this movie and after having watched 'Ip Man' and 'Ip Man 2'. I was EXTREMELY looking forward to this!
Set in Shanghai, the Japanese are just about to invade, Chen Zhen comes back from helping allied forces in WWI, the Japanese General sends out his colleague (who speaks mandarin) to find out Chen Zhen true identity. It ends up with the Japanese general finding out and a big finish of Chen Zhen kicking the hell out of the general and his cronies.
Most westerners who know about Asia will realise alot of the historial points of this movie are in fact true! Not just romantised! Chen Zhen was Huo Yuan Jia's apprentice who was killed by the Japanese General's master, however, Chen Zhen (prior movie) went to Japense masters dojo and kicked the hell out of him, hense why the Japanese General was looking for pay back.
The movie it's self has a smooth story line with a giant hint of sadness throughout the movie, while adding westernised 'Japanese' thinking and Chinese confucian thinking mixed in with the horrid scene of Chen Zhen's capture and that of his sister, which links into Japanese war crimes (reference: Nanking, Unit 731 etc).
I think Donnie Yen really tries to play true to Chen Zhen and by many of his biography films, he does an immense amount of research just to be in character and to show the audience he is not just another talented actor but an actor who can play various roles ficiton and non fiction successfully to an international audience.
Whether you are interested in the historical aspect, the figthing scenes, or the story line it's worth the watch!
Set in Shanghai, the Japanese are just about to invade, Chen Zhen comes back from helping allied forces in WWI, the Japanese General sends out his colleague (who speaks mandarin) to find out Chen Zhen true identity. It ends up with the Japanese general finding out and a big finish of Chen Zhen kicking the hell out of the general and his cronies.
Most westerners who know about Asia will realise alot of the historial points of this movie are in fact true! Not just romantised! Chen Zhen was Huo Yuan Jia's apprentice who was killed by the Japanese General's master, however, Chen Zhen (prior movie) went to Japense masters dojo and kicked the hell out of him, hense why the Japanese General was looking for pay back.
The movie it's self has a smooth story line with a giant hint of sadness throughout the movie, while adding westernised 'Japanese' thinking and Chinese confucian thinking mixed in with the horrid scene of Chen Zhen's capture and that of his sister, which links into Japanese war crimes (reference: Nanking, Unit 731 etc).
I think Donnie Yen really tries to play true to Chen Zhen and by many of his biography films, he does an immense amount of research just to be in character and to show the audience he is not just another talented actor but an actor who can play various roles ficiton and non fiction successfully to an international audience.
Whether you are interested in the historical aspect, the figthing scenes, or the story line it's worth the watch!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
great movie donnie does a great job and the action scenes are edge of your seat stuff
go for it and love it also has the transporter(2002) girl as a japanese captain as his love intrest.
go for it and love it also has the transporter(2002) girl as a japanese captain as his love intrest.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not bad but not the best
It seems the movie has garnered a lot of mixed reviews. Personally, I thought the WWI scene was great and was even more surprised that a lot of the stunts did not use cg or as many... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D I
Utter Tripe
Don't watch this movie!!!!! And I am a great Donnie Yen fan! A boring, complicated (actually stupid) plot. Watch Ip Man and Ip Man 2 instead. PLEASE don't watch this movie!!!!!!!!
Published 5 months ago by Mr. A. Jetti
Legend of the Fist
A different take to Fist of Fury. A good movie. Donnie Yen is impressive and the martial arts scenes are well above average.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Ghassan A. Chedid
A good purchase
I bought this for my mum, as she likes karate films expecially Donnie Yen who is an amazing fighter. A good purchase.
Published 9 months ago by Sam
The Fist Fails
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Published 9 months ago by Mitun
One of Donnie Yen's best films!
After reading several reviews from people who either loved or was dissapointed with this film, I bought it knowing that it would problebly be somewhat dissapointing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Michael R.
Legend of the Fist
Chen Zen (Donnie Yen) returns from World War 1 to find China is been ruled by the Japanese and by night he becomes the super hero 'The Masked Warrior' to fight back. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. J. Harrison
I Loved It
Very good film. I really enjoyed this new take on the legend of Chen Zhen. Fight scenes were amazing.
Published 15 months ago by Lichinbo
Save it for a rainy day
Donnie's latest venture fails to take off - it's hampered by a slow pace which owes to a weak script. It dragged to it's 2.5 hour conclusion. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Hasnath
Sorry but the other reviews are just wrong!
This film is fantastic! Okay I will admit the acting and story are a bit laughable in some places but i'm sorry if you buy a Donnie Yen film you buy it for one thing....the fights! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. J. W. Mc Evoy
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