Product Details

• Actors: Guo Jinming, Chen Defeng, Yanyang Shi, Xu Liying, Wu Yanxing
• Directors: Nick Morris
• Producers: Dione Orrom
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Universal Studios
• VHS Release Date: January 8, 2002
• Run Time: 76 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005S6KV
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,776 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply outstanding, February 11, 2002

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R. DONG "47º34'N 122º 18'W" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shaolin: Wheel of Life (DVD)

We've become so accustomed to martial arts being a sport here
in the United States that even a casual review of the Monks
DVD will reveal significant differences. In China, it is a way
of life. From youth through adulthood, one is immersed in the
training, breaths and lives the art. Neuromuscular control,
mental discipline, and absorbing the philosophy of martial arts
is paramount. Only under this lifelong training and environment
does one achieve perfection. The Shaolin epitomizes this per-
fection in every sense.

If one is at all interested in the differences in style and
training between the Western world versus that of the China,
the first several minutes will leave you in awe. You'll be
left spellbound at the mastery of the art, the variations-on-
a-theme of the Chinese martial arts. You'll be left stunned.
When you've watched it all, you'll replay it for those moves
too fleeting to catch the first time around.

The only thing better is to watch them in person. You will
float out of the performance....transcended.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing!, April 18, 2002

By 

Jordango "The Amazon" (America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shaolin: Wheel of Life (DVD)

My gosh! Man these guys are good! This show is so good! This show captures these Shaolin monks at their best in a theatrical performance! For those of you who don't really know what this movie is about, it is a high quality video of a performance of Shaolin: Wheel of Life, a show put on in the West End of London in 2000 I believe. The producers of the show actually went to a Shaolin Temple in China and recruited 25 Shaolin monks to perform in this show, with the permission of the abby. They then proceded to put on this spectacular show full of martial arts at its best, great theatrical drama, and stunts that people would deem impossible. Absolutely amazing this is. I can't recommend it enough.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Presentation, April 15, 2007

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D. Hill (Kaysville, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shaolin: Wheel of Life (DVD)

I purchased this product to present to a class I teach about alternative health and exercise lifestyles. My expectations were exceeded with every passing minute. While the play begins slowly, it doesn't take long to become fully involved in the dedication, athleticism, and tenacity of the Shaolin monks. I strongly recommend this DVD presentation.