Dragon Lord (1982)
10/10
Dragon Lord is not just another *loud yawn* action
10 October 2006
Warning: Spoilers
The movie is great: funny, crazy, violent (though with minimum gore), and all the way energetic to the core. Enjoyed every single bit of it. No computer effects, no extensive use of wires - just a solid good old kung fu flick that shows how physically apt a man can be. The final brawl deserves praise. And the "Chinese football" play at the beginning of the movie is completely nuts with dozens of actors doing insane dangerous tricks. And it is just a little Hong Kong cinema made for fun, not pretending to be "Star Wars".

Having a DVD with English soundtrack is not a problem with this movie. It does not spoil the atmosphere to me.

Can't help mentioning a very neat theatrical play. Some of you, suppose, won't like it. As to me - it's amazing. Have a look at the Dragon's friend who is talking in a brave manner to the criminals and all of a sudden gets a fist punch in his left side of the head. His face expression changes into something whimsical and he comes up to Dragon with a baby expression. And take a look at the menacing size of his mouth - it's nearly from one ear to the other long when he makes grimaces.

This movie deserves a higher rating and a thousand comments from people all over the world. If you want to see Jackie Chan in full blossom and flourish - do not miss this little known treasure.

A total 10 out of 10 - a legendary movie in its genre and a good piece of family entertainment with substance (do not rob your own country) and style (just have a look at the final battle). Thank you for attention.
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