Crazy Shaolin Disciples typically isn’t a movie that gains (or deserves) much praise. Barely anyone talks about this movie despite its all-star cast. Wong Yu, Chin Siu-Hou, and Lo Meng star as Fong Sai Yuk, Hu Huei Chian, and Hong Si Guan (respectively) who go to the Shaolin temple to protect a gold medallion from an evil imperial guard (Lo Lieh). Hijinks ensue. Also starring Gordon Liu, Philip Kwok, Lee Hoi Sang, and others.
This movie is often looked down upon, but when I came across it on VCD, I decided to buy it anyway. The cast suggests that it’ll be a great kung fu movie while the title suggests that it’ll at least be funny. And sadly, this movie is neither. But still, it’s not terrible. The fight scenes are exceptionally creative. There’s a lot of unconventional weaponry and sometimes some inventive wirework. The choreography is fast (though sometimes undercranked).
The main problem in Crazy Shaolin Disciples is the disciples themselves. All of the characters are loud and sometimes annoying. You don’t really know much about them. Even with a title like Crazy Shaolin Disciples, it’s surprisingly boring. This movie is very uneventful and instead focuses on annoying comic relief. There’s an occasional funny joke or two, but it’s still mostly dull. Some jokes even result to toilet humor. And besides Wong Yu, Chin Siu-Ho, and Lo Meng, the other actors that you probably want to see are barely in it. The action helps the time go by, but Crazy Shaolin Disciples still remains oddly uninteresting.
Image from City On Fire
This movie is often looked down upon, but when I came across it on VCD, I decided to buy it anyway. The cast suggests that it’ll be a great kung fu movie while the title suggests that it’ll at least be funny. And sadly, this movie is neither. But still, it’s not terrible. The fight scenes are exceptionally creative. There’s a lot of unconventional weaponry and sometimes some inventive wirework. The choreography is fast (though sometimes undercranked).
The main problem in Crazy Shaolin Disciples is the disciples themselves. All of the characters are loud and sometimes annoying. You don’t really know much about them. Even with a title like Crazy Shaolin Disciples, it’s surprisingly boring. This movie is very uneventful and instead focuses on annoying comic relief. There’s an occasional funny joke or two, but it’s still mostly dull. Some jokes even result to toilet humor. And besides Wong Yu, Chin Siu-Ho, and Lo Meng, the other actors that you probably want to see are barely in it. The action helps the time go by, but Crazy Shaolin Disciples still remains oddly uninteresting.
Image from City On Fire