Review of Iron Fisted Monk

I always find it a refreshing change to see Sammo Hung cast as the lead, instead of being the sidekick to Jackie Chan all the time. "The Iron Fisted Monk" is an ideal opportunity for Hung to prove not only his worth as a leading man - which he does - but also to demonstrate his ability to give a straight, dramatic performance. The martial arts that's on display is simply impeccable. Various styles of Kung Fu are on display and the Shaolin monk character is the toughest of them all! Keep a look out for James Tien, once a co-star of Bruce Lee. The climax is about 15 minutes in length as Sammo Hung vows vengeance upon those who murdered his fellow martial arts students and friends.