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Jackie Chan - Shaolin Wooden Men [VHS] [1985]
 
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Jackie Chan - Shaolin Wooden Men [VHS] [1985]

VHS ~ Jackie Chan
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jackie Chan
  • Directors: Lo Wei
  • Format: PAL
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Kiseki Films
  • VHS Release Date: 15 Jun 1998
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CWM7
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 23,765 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shaolin action at it'sbest, 9 Feb 2001
By elwoir@hotmail.com (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Lo Wei's previous contributions to the Kung Fu world include Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury and Jackies earlier film ''Spiritual Kung Fu'. I believe that Lo Wei is an understated director and Shaolin wooden men being one of his best,if not the best of his films. It combines the traditional shaolin folk story of avenging the slayed father with Jackies incredible athletic prowess. So what are you waiting for ''Hey dummy, you'll never make it through the chamber of death''.
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4.0 out of 5 stars " I came to avenge the death of my father ten years ago ", 15 Nov 2000
It is easy to understand why some people either love or hate Kung-fu movies. In my opinion the cheesy narratives, the comically bad dubbing and far-fetched fight sequences are all key elements in the compelling charm of this genre.

Shoalin Wooden Men is no exception and is a humorous caper involving a young Jackie Chan ... who has entered a Shaolin Monestry in the hope that he will master their Martial Arts programme before avenging the death of his father. Chan's character is mute and communicates with his peers and teachers within the monestry using a subtle series of inane grins and grimaces.

No pupil is allowed to leave the monestry without first proving his skills against the 'Wooden Men'; under the scruitinizing gaze of the High Abbott (complete with white facial hair and those curious white spots dotted on top of his head).

At first our hero's Kung Fu is dire and so he gains the friendship/tutorship of a drunken monk, a female nun (who has the most weird voice) and a gruff prisoner who has been locked down within Shaolin because of his former crimes. Chan's fighting skills are thus greatly improved and he sets about battling the wooden men (who look a lot like 'Mokojudin' in the fight game 'Tekken 3).

The rest, goes without saying...this is a very funny movie, the fight sequences are skillfully thrilling and the ending is as predictable as any movie in this genre.

Buy this film, if only to see the drunk monk bending over ridiculously backwards.

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