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Shaolin Wooden Men [DVD] [1976]

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Jackie Chan (Actor), Kam Kan (Actor), Lo Wei (Director) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars 3 customer reviews
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  • Actors: Jackie Chan, Kam Kan, Simon Yuen, Lung Chung-Erl
  • Directors: Lo Wei
  • Producers: Hsu Li Hwa
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Contender
  • DVD Release Date: 23 April 2007
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000MR9DCW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 115,745 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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Mute (Jackie Chan) is a silent disciple at the Shaolin Temple. He learns Kung Fu from Shaolin Master Fatyu, unaware that he is the man who killed Mute's father. When Mute learns the truth, he is torn between loyalty to his new master and his late father. He eventually decides that he must avenge his father's death.

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4.0 out of 5 stars" I came to avenge the death of my father ten years ago "
By RichardQB on 15 Nov. 2000
Format: VHS Tape
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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5.0 out of 5 starsShaolin action at it'sbest
By elwoir@hotmail.com on 8 Feb. 2001
Format: VHS Tape
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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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By S M on 18 Nov. 2014
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i am glad to get the dvd after all this time hard to find well worth it
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Amazon.com: HASH(0x8ead275c) out of 5 stars 6 reviews
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HASH(0x8e8652f4) out of 5 stars The Best and Most Serious of all Jackie Chan Movies 17 Jan. 2004
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This movie, in my opinion, is Jackie's greatest. He plays "Little Mute", a boy training in kung fu at the shaolin monastery who is tormented by the witnessing of his father's death. Jackie is given a hard time by his fellow students and is ocassionally punished by his teacher for slacking off. Soon after his punishment, Jackie meets the Drunken Monk who teaches him a few drunken kung fu techniques. He then meets a prisoner who agrees to teach him the 'Lion's Roar" technique if he brings him food each day. After nearly mastering the prisoners kung fu he is taught by a nun who practices the "Gliding Snake" kung fu. In result of all his hard work, Jackie is sent on a mission to fight the famous "Wooden Men" and deliver a message. Little does he know that the prisoner has returned to his life of crime and is the true murderer of Little Mute's father
This is without a doubt,Jackie Chan's greatest kung fu movie. If you are used to his kung fu comedies, then most likely you would not enjoy it. There is hardly any comedy at all and is filled with nonstop fighting and training sequences. It offers a typical avenging death plot with plenty of action that would sure to please any serious old fashioned kung fu movie fan.
P.S.-Don't buy the Columbia/Tristar version of the film which cuts out the first 10 minutes of the film. It contains a nonstop fighting demonstration and the opening credits.
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HASH(0x8f297fe4) out of 5 stars Shaolin Wooden Men (1976) 12 Nov. 2002
By Chris Zarb - Published on Amazon.com
Jackie plays a young man who has vowed not to speak until he avenges the death of his father. In order to learn kung fu he goes to the Shaolin Temple where he finds work as a handyman. After some time the master takes pity on Jackie and starts to him on martial arts. But for a student to leave he must pass the ultimate test of the Wooden Men.
HASH(0x8e86542c) out of 5 stars Best Pre-Digital Real Kung Fu Movie 22 Jan. 2013
By MAC - Published on Amazon.com
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Young Jackie Chan doing real Gung-Fu, what more can I say.

Some versions of this film have an openning with him demonstrating the animal forms for the monks. Some don't have it because there aren't too many copies of the original film that aren't damaged. If you can find the original with this footage it is worth it. Good Fights and not too much clowning around. Nobody Flies through the air and there aren't any special effects. It is old school from the 70s.
HASH(0x8e86b954) out of 5 stars great early Chan flick 28 Dec. 2008
By Tracy J. Rivadeneyra - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a very early movie from 1976, only the second starring role of his career. Although he doesn't get to speak until the very end it is a neat movie to add to your Jackie Chan collection. He is very young here, and you can see how his eyes looked before he had plastic surgery to 'open' them up. There isn't a whole lot of action here, but Jackie does get to showcase his skills and strength. There is a great sequence in which Jackie has to utilize all of his skills to get through an intricate series of tests against wooden 'men'.
HASH(0x8e8657f8) out of 5 stars No comedy, just great acting from Jackie Chan, Kam Kong, and everyone else 15 April 2007
By morgoth - Published on Amazon.com
Jackie stars as a mute who has grown up at a Shaolin monastery since he was a boy and trains to become a fighter so he can revenge his father's death one day. He meets a prisoner played by Kam Kong, one of the most likeable kung fu actors ever. He develops a strong relationship with Jackie and helps him with his training so he can beat the Shaolin wooden men and leave the monastery. Jackie taking on the robot like wooden men was actually exciting because of his great acting and kung fu skills. This movie is definitely one of his best physical performances. There is a lot more to the story and it all results in an incredible emotionally charged ending.

It was great to see Jackie giving such a different type of acting performance, but the kung fu is of course the brightest spot in the movie. Kam Kong is a large man and can do some amazing kung fu with that big frame. I wish him and Jackie would have fought more in movies.

I love cheesy movies, but this is the complete opposite. There is no cheese to be found, it's just a very good kung fu movie.

3.5/5

I have the DVD from Telefilms International and it's watchable. Hong Kong Legends just released this uncut, but I don't know of any other uncut versions.
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