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Karate Cop [VHS]

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

 

 

This is not a good movie. The only reason you should have this movie is if you are a SERIOUS Norris fan. The camera work could have been much bettter. Bottom line: There are much, MUCH better action films out there. Buy one of those. If you want to see this film, rent it, don't buy it.

Now, I will agree with the men from Phoenix and Livonia because Chuck's helmet, chest hair, and more importantly back hair are in stellar form. But, I'd have to say the relationship between Chuck and the Asian girl in his bedroom is the most important (but sadly, most overlooked) part of this movie. The witty, back-and-forth banter they share is crisp and refreshing in this day and age. And the way Chuck takes a punch in the chest hair for this lovely girl is downright noble.

I agree with the viewer from Phoenix, with one exception. The true star of the film is not Chuck's helmet, or his back hair, it is his guest voice-over. Lines like, "Get lost." Or, "You weren't expecting that, were you." Are classic Chuck. Big props to whoever did his dialoge for him, it no doubt allowed him the extra time needed to comb and style not only his helmet, but help the other actors with theirs. This film is a masterpiece. It should be shown in schools, and taught as American folklore.

Seventy-five years from now, the critics will look back and realize that this was the greatest film to have been made in the 20th century. The viewer is treated to some of Chuck's best acting, espicially during the bedroom fight scene. Don Wong holds his own, but the real star is Chuck's helmet. Honorable mention goes to Karate Cop's partner who displays one of the 70's best helmets, as well as old police chief. All in all, a masterpiece. Bravo to all the wack shoulder hair and wicked fight scenes outside. One can't help but to think that Chuck has a very Westcott-esque look going in this picture, and it works, baby, it works. A must-have for any serious movie fan.

Karate Cop is one of those rare films that boarder on the side of awful fun. Low budget and old plot are the first downfalls of this film. A great scene in this film is when the Asian cop and his African-American partner come out of a bar totally intoxicated. The both men head for home - walking their separate ways. The African-American cop is ambushed - and proceeds to run about 15 miles in five minutes. He follows this up with what seems like 5000 punches, kicks and whatever else fills time until he finally gets it - he's killed. I still think that he died of exhaustion rather than brutal force of the men chasing him. Remember that this guy was totally plastered coming out of the bar and out of nowhere he turns into Bruce Jenner! Add to this dubbing of all dialogs and you'll realize why you can't get this on DVD. I found this movie to be fun, incredibly awful fun...this is a great Sunday afternoon movie to watch with your friends.

Thank you Conan for bringing the lever back! Bring this film to DVD ASAP.

This is a Hong Kong-made film, starring an actor named Don Wong as a Chinese-American cop in San Francisco (one of the other titles is "Slaughter in San Francisco") who is, of course, highly skilled in the martial arts. He is propositioned by crime boss Chuck Norris (in his second and final villainous role) to work for him as an enforcer. When Wong refuses, the trouble begins. The fight scenes are not the calibur of Norris, Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan, with the exception of the final duel between Norris and Wong. Chuck Norris fans should see. Others needn't bother. Also known as "Yellow Faced Tiger." God knows how many other labels have been taped onto this one.

I was looking through my old videos and ran across this old classic. Wow, this movie is amazingly thorough and just plain beautiful. I hear Norris might reprise his role on Broadway. Forget this Walker garbage.

Back Hair, Chest Hair, and Hair Helmut are all five of this viewers stars. Chuck you diabolic.

I liked it as classic cinema noir. Norris' hair's- face, neck, back, rear end- all in sight. A winner! Forget Leonard Maltin's biased review. He is no Norris fan- never has been, the has-been.