Product Details

• Actors: Alexander Fu Sheng
• Directors: Chang Cheh
• Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD, Enhanced, NTSC, Subtitled
• Language: Cantonese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Tokyo Shock
• DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009
• Run Time: 116 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001GF8WTO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,075 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Brave Archer" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome fantastical kung fu !!!!!!!!! A must have classic!, December 24, 2008

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Allana Kline "vengeanceofhumanlanterns" (gloucester, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brave Archer (DVD)

This is the first of a four film series. This widely considered the best of the four stories released in the Brave Archer series. There are fantasticasl moments that really provide the escapism some viewers so desperately crave. Then there are the extremely well crafted hand to hand choreographed fights eg. the fight initial between Lee Yi Min and fu Sheng is great. Then there are touching moments eg. when Fu Sheng offers his only protection against the cold winter climate to a young beggar. The fantastical, with Fan Mei Sheng as snake lord, and the blind witch who is justifiably feared by ALMOST everyone. Peach Blossom Forest is a tribute to true escapism and the three fingered drunken monk played by the immortal, Ku Feng is perfect. You actually sense the air of respect the duo have for him through fear of uncertainty. This is a wonderful film and a must have for any self respecting kung fu fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chang Cheh in transition: confusing, isn't it?, October 14, 2009

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Russell Mariacher "R.A.M.'67" (Fishers, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Brave Archer (DVD)

No wonder "One Armed Swordsman" was disappointed with this movie (beyond some close-mindedness): this truncated adaptation of Hong Kong writer Jin Yong's "Legend of the Condor Heroes" came from director Cheh upon finishing his run of Shaolin movies, with "The Five Venoms" soon to come. With that, the movie goes in reverse (sort of) as the to-be-expected Cheh chaos leads to the love story: from dark to light, almost. Blame the source material for OAS's response! Everyone else who enjoys a break from the "usual" Cheh will like this work from the man himself ( by the third sequel, Cheh put the story six feet under by abandoning Fu Sheng [to an unnecessary, lesser role] and letting the "Venoms" run rampant). Alexander Fu Sheng fares well, aided and abetted by a supporting cast who give plausiblity to the fantasy. Among them, four soon-to-be "Venoms" are found: Chiang Seng (two quick walk-ons as a guy without a tongue), Lo Meng, Lu Feng and--stealing the show--Kuo Chui as "the Pope's brother"! Yet another great Tokyo Shock DVD, from picture, sound, commentary (from Brian Camp),and a nice touch of other extras. Not a kung-fu movie; another good reason to catch this....Love, Brother Fang.

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge epic fun kung fu classic!, June 13, 2009

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Jeremy Peterson "takeshikitano3" (Naperville, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Brave Archer (DVD)

I loved this movie! It's different from most of what I've been watching lately in that it's a costume piece epic that focuses on story and character development more than mindless action. There's still plenty of action, but in shorter bite-sized moments. And the story isn't perfect -- basically you have a huge cast with people coming and going quickly, so there are loose ends. I saw Shaw mega-star Ti Lung during the opening credits but I don't recall him from the movie -- I think they had to cut him out. It's quite long by their standards. But I enjoyed every minute and wish there was more. So many great stars, some great comedy, and I must admit I loved the sweet love story that starts in the most unexpected way and lasts the entire rest of the movie. I have such a huge crush on Niu Tien's character. She was amazing! My god I need a woman like that!

On this new Tokyo Shock dvd the picture quality is absolutely beautiful. Language tracks are English 5.1, English mono, and Cantonese mono, along with English subtitles. There's also a commentary track from some expert, but I never do commentary tracks, sorry. The extras are a photo gallery and trailers, as well as a textless version of the opening credits, but I'm not sure why that's included. You see all the major characters, but it's not like a Liu Chia-Liang action opening.