Top 10 Kung Fu Movies to Watch During 2023 Chinese New Year!
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Movies | 22 January
In the atmosphere of Chinese New Year, it would be more appropriate to watch Mandarin films, especially those featuring Kung Fu. For you fans of Kung Fu films, here's the list of recommended Kung Fu movies to watch during the Chinese New Year. Have a look!
1. Dragon Forever
Dragon Forever is a Kung Fu film starring Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao. This film tells about the life of Jackie Chan as a lawyer involved in the production of illegal drugs in a factory.
Almost all the fighting scenes in this film look really good, especially in the final fight between Jackie Chan and Benny Urquidez. Everything is pure combat without any CGI and such. This is why films at that time could be said to be a classic masterpiece.
2. Kungfu Jungle
This movie tells the story of a martial arts expert, Hahou Mo who turns himself into the police after killing a man in a martial arts fight. When a martial arts expert was murdered, he offered to help the police provide information on the killer and joined the search for him with his freedom in return.
At the end of the film, there is a plot twist that might surprise you. For the fans of Donnie Yen, you must watch this film because the martial arts he shows are very impressive.
3. Police Story
Police Story is an old school Kungfu film that often airs on TV, starring a Mandarin actor who used to be a stuntman, Jackie Chan. Starting from Police Story to New Police Story, this series can be the right show for you during Chinese New Year.
This film tells the story of Chan Kakui's life as a Hong Kong policeman who is involved with petty criminals and terrorists. Apart from cool Kung Fu actions, this film is also spiced up with a bit of comedy to make it lighter in tone. Even though it has been repeatedly played on television, we still never get tired of seeing Jackie Chan's Kung Fu scenes in this film.
4. Project A
Project A is a 90s film that also often plays on TV. Starring Jackie Chan, this movie is centered on the life of the Hong Kong Navy which faces the threat of pirates. Not only Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao also fought against the pirates.
Apart from the Kungfu martial arts shown, there is also a bit of comedy that makes this film even more interesting. Actor and director Dick Wei play the leader of the pirates who faces off against Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, and Yuen Biao at the end of the film.
5. Ip Man 4: The Finale
The Ip Man series is a martial arts movie based on the life of the great Wing Chun teacher of the same name. Starring Donnie Yen as the titular character, the series managed to attract many viewers. This film continues into the 4th installment, Ip Man 4: The Finale.
This time, the film focuses more on the history of the founding of the Wing Chun school in China and the racism that occurred at that time. The Wing Chun shown by Donnie Yen is able to make the audience unable to blink even a bit.
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6. Dragon Tiger Gate
Dragon Tiger Gate is a 2006 Hong Kong action film directed by Wilson Yip and featuring the fight choreography of Donnie Yen who also starred in the film. In this film, Donnie Yen appears more frightening than in his other films. The martial arts action coupled with a few fighting effects makes this film quite interesting to watch.
7. Shaolin Soccer
Who doesn't know and hasn't watched Shaolin Soccer? This film that often appears on TV can also be a proper show to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Shaolin Soccer tells the story of a Kung Fu master who becomes interested in playing soccer.
Sing (Stephen Chow) tries to persuade his brothers to play football. At first, it failed, but in the end, they played together with martial arts skills applied to football.
8. Kungfu Hustle
Not much different from Shaolin Soccer, Kungfu Hustle is also a film starring and directed by Stephen Chow himself. The coolest fighting action from this film is only seen towards the end of the story. Before that, this film presented more comedy in the form of the ridiculous behavior of the cast.
9. Fist of Fury
Every martial arts actor from China wants to play the role of Chen Zhen in Fist of Fury. From Bruce Lee and Jet Li to Donnie yen, they can get the role of Chen Zhen.
This role was first played by Bruce Lee in the early 70s, then played by Jet Li in 1995. Donnie Yen played it twice, namely in Fist of Fury (1995) and Legend Of The Fist: Return Of Chen Zhen (2010). This film tells of Chen Zhen and his sister who travel to Shanghai to find a better life.
10. Once Upon a Time in China II
Once Upon a Time in China II is one of Jet Li's most famous films. Wong Fei Hung with his “Shadowless Kick” can always captivate the audience. This old-school film, which was first shown in 1992, is also often shown on local TV channels.
Even though Jet Li is the main character in this film, Donnie Yen also appears as the main antagonist. Donnie Yen's martial arts shown in this film are very interesting. Not inferior to Wong Fei Hung himself played by Jet Li.
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