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The Fearless Hyena

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4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Much in the tradition of the great comics, such as Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin, this movie really shines on Jackie's comic genius. You can turn off the sound and the comic scenes would still be hilarious. However, this isn't just about comedy... the movie shows his range as an actor, from humor to grief, and his heroic final fight has some incredible work, as well as -- of course -- more humor. In all, it is probably one of his best films. It's a shame they used some dork to dub over his voice, but still that wouldn't have kept me from buying this film. If you want to appreciate Jackie Chan at his best... this is one of the better movies you could watch!

A classic. I 'll give this five stars relative to other movies in the genre. If you love vintage Jackie Chan (RE Drunken Master)then you'll love this. A great combination of Chan's comedic talents and superb acrobatic martial arts skills, this movie will have you feeling the pain and laughing at the same time.

I don't know what a lot of people are talking about. This DVD from Columbia Tristar is the best there is for this movie. It has the original Cantonese dialouge (along with a separate English dub) with English subs. The picture is fine too. It's good enough for an old movie like this one. It's not like you can't see what's going on in the film. I like it.

The movie itself has GREAT choreography, especially Jackie Chan versus the sword guy at the school and Jackie Chan versus the three swordsmen. Fast paced and BREATHTAKING!

Awesome old school jackie chan movie great fighting scenes tons
of training scenes and also digitally remastered and widescreen, great picture quality for such a old movie a must by for any jackie chan movie fan. Dont listen to anybody talking about this
movie is not good just run to the store and pick it up. The ending fights scenes with the three guys with the spears and the evil master jackie fights is mindblowing buy this movie now.

I own almost all of Jackie's movies and about 400 other martial arts movies. Fearless Hyena is a diamond in the ruff. Great fight scences and pretty funny too. One reviewer Stated that he was embarressed for Jackie I guess he thought they were trying to make fun of him but I think he had a little more say in this film then you think. When Jackie first came out, the industry was looking for the next Bruce Lee. Most of Jackie's early work like Dragon fist(no Comedy) was an attempt to tap into Lee's fan base. In many of his interviews he states that they tried to make him into the next Lee but in his mind he could not be the serious Bruce, only the funny Jackie. This movie is the start of classic Jackie Chan minus the stunts still well worth getting for a fan.

That is really the only way to describe how I felt after watching this movie. It was THE BEST martial arts film I had ever seen. Other Chan greats: Drunken master I and II, Dragons Forever, Canton and Lady Rose, Police Story. Those are my favorites. Snake in the Eagles Shadow is pretty good as well. Check them out!

This movie had some good ole old school action in it. The fight scenes at the martial arts school were all good, but were blown away by the bowl and pot scene and the last action scene with the three guys with spears. A must have in any jackie collection. Arm the homeless

One of Jackie's breakout movies with some actual comedy, rather than the Bruce Lee imitation he was forced into with the first 8 films or so. another viewer on this site says that they like drunken master 2 better. Drunken master 2 is probably his best kung-fu film, so this isn't saying much. It was also made in 1994, and it was NOT made by lo wei. I put this movie almost on par with drunken master one. If you're not a Jackie fan, yet, start with Mr. Nice Guy or Rumble in the Bronx; this one's for die hards only.

Fearless Hyena starts out well then vollies up and down as far as fight scenes go.None of the scenes were bad but they are really silly at times and even alittle stupid.All and all I like this one and recommend it to anyone.The evil character is Hawg Jang Lee and he clearly is the better in the last fight scene.I just call him "Supreme".

This is one of the better martial arts movies around. The fight choreography is astounding.