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4.0 out of 5 stars
See past the choppy filming, and see a classic., July 30, 2000
I don't know what some of these people reviewing this were watching when they got these ideas of the movie? but they were well from the truth. This movie is some what suspect due to the few noticable editing mix ups, but if you really look at what's goin on in the movie you'll be very impressed. Ti Lung is amazing in this film. playing the role of the bad guy/good guy/ who know's for sure. follow him as he helps bring down the shaolin temple that he studied from, working for the ching dynasty. Instead of killing all the students left alive he holds them prisoners, and tortures them. Unwilling and unknowing the prisoners are being tortured in such a way that there Martial arts is vastly improved. But when they finally find out what the purpose of there arrest, it's too late for someone. Ti lung is supurb with his shaolin palm fist, and his concealed palm, which looks smooth and deadly as he shows them off during the climactic battle which seems to pull the complex story together. Forget what these other reviewers are saying, and take a look at wu tang clan, you'll thank me.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the best kung-fu flicks ever!!!!!, January 18, 2003
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this has some of the most amazing fight scenes ever, especially the last one in the prison area. the story is basic, about the shaolin temple being stopped by an emperor, in which one of the students from the temple is working for. he helps captures the students who are still alive and tortures them in the prisons for a reason (which i won't give away). definetally one of the best!!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ti Lung is Great!, December 25, 2007
I am a woman who avidly collects old school kung fu films. I know a bad film when I see one, and this isn't one! But it isn't for anyone who is only looking for rampant and pointless gore and/or impossible feats of martial arts prowes! Heroes tells an intriquing story. This does not mean that fight scenes and choreography are lacking, however. The final scene in particular, is always a tragic joy for me. I cannot not say more about it without giving too much of the plot away. Ti lung, a real Wing Chun practioner, shines in Heroes. Wai Man Chan and Dorian Tan, also real life martial artist, are wonderful in this as well. The quality of the film is not the greatest; but face it, it is not a Shaw Bros. production, so it has not been remastered. The picture quality is not so poor so as not to be able to enjoy it, but just rustic enough to give you that old school nostalgic feeling. Lung brings his usual majestic aura to the screen and Chan is always a formidable enemy who I enjoy watching paired against Lung (check Deadly Breaking Sword). Lung plays a high ranking official who has betrayed and imprisoned his kung fu brothers of the Shoalin Temple and tries to convince them to do as he has done, join forces with the enemy. He tortures them brutally. Just as he did in Blood Brothers, Lung is able to aptly demonstrate the psychological tormoil of a leader who is challenged not to let his emotional conflicts deter him from his greater political aims. He does this, risking reputation, legacy, and life. Flashback is used throughout the movie to show Lung and Tan as students of the Shaolin Temple being taught lessons about morality and sacrifice. These flashbacks help to emphasize Tan's character's confusion and devastation by his brother's betrayal. He and his comrades continued futile resistance is quite admirable and give cause for support. Many people who give this movie a bad review miss the point. Beyond a martial arts classic, it is a tragedy ala Hero starring Jet Li (no connection between the two movies). Ultimately, this movie is about sacrifice of individual reputation, comrades, family, and life for one's country. It leaves you wondering if, unlike some of the reviewers here, the rebels got the point. A great movie for any true kungfu movie fan. A must have for any Ti Lung, Wai Man Chan, and/or Dorian Tsn fan. If anyone knows how I can get this in the original language, please post.
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