The "Once Upon" series is easily my favorite series of martial arts movies. I am a huge fan of classic and modern kung fu movies and this is one that bridged the gap between the two. It was a film that made the martial arts films exciting again.
I do favor part II for the storyline, better side-kick ( Siu Chung Mok as Foon ) and action, but part I was the first one I saw and it got me hooked on the series.
Wonderful martial arts surrounded by the beautiful story of Wong Fei-Hung. I've read reviews of people not liking the storyline, but what they don't understand is that Wong Fei-hung is one of China's largest folk-hero's and most people know his story to begin with. This story, of Wong Fei-hung coming home to protect his Aunt Yee is simple, but effective.
This is great Hong-Kong cinema.
I do favor part II for the storyline, better side-kick ( Siu Chung Mok as Foon ) and action, but part I was the first one I saw and it got me hooked on the series.
Wonderful martial arts surrounded by the beautiful story of Wong Fei-Hung. I've read reviews of people not liking the storyline, but what they don't understand is that Wong Fei-hung is one of China's largest folk-hero's and most people know his story to begin with. This story, of Wong Fei-hung coming home to protect his Aunt Yee is simple, but effective.
This is great Hong-Kong cinema.