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Unique ID Code: 0000035929
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Added on: 18/6/2002 23:33
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Tai Chi Boxer (UK)

7 / 10
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An enchanting tale of love and heroism
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 0 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Synopsis:
An enchanting tale of love and heroism underpinned by Yuen Woo-Ping`s dazzling fight sequences, Tai Chi Boxer tells the story of a young fighter inspired by the teachings of his heroic father, to combat the violent excesses of an opium-smuggling ring and win the heart of the girl of his dreams.

Special Features:
Biography showcase for famed director
Trailer gallery
Extensive Behind-the-scenes footage gallery
Interview gallery
Audio commentary

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Cantonese
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English
Dolby Digital 5.1 Cantonese

Subtitle Tracks:
English
Dutch

Directed By:
Woo-ping Yuen
Yam-Yin Cheung

Starring:
Shun Lau
Christy Chung
Chuen-Hua Chi
Darren Shahlavi
Sibelle Hu
Billy Chow
Mark Cheng

Distributor:
Hong Kong Legends

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7 / 10
I loved this film and also hated it. It had a simple plot, was well acted, well choreographed and well directed. It had themes of love, betrayal and honour but in the end, it was not the classic it should have been. The problem lies with the action scenes. They were efficiently done but featured the silliest use of long hair that I have seen. The main character kept twirling his head and used his long hair to knock people out! It they removed this, it would have been a great film. Overall, it was a good clone of Once Upon A Time In China but not anywhere near that classic.
DVD featured a brilliant transfer and nice extras.
posted by morpheus177 on 22/12/2002 17:16