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Oct 14, 2022 · The martial arts movie subgenre has offered us some of the worst and some of the best movies ever. Sometimes you just want to sit, relax, and watch fight after fight, but what makes a great martial art movie are fights combined with a great story. The movies on my list have both of these characteristics.
Based on the true story of real life martial arts master Huo Yuanjia. This film is ranked at the # 2 spot after viewing the DIRECTORS CUT. The theatrical version was fine for casual movie goers and if i rank that version of the film on here it'd be at # 5, but if you fancy yourself a "martial arts movie fan" or a fan of GOOD CINEMA in general, pick up the DIRECTORS CUT, the one that opens and ...
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Jun 15, 2023 · 100. Ninja Terminator Year: 1985. Director: Godfrey Ho. This is a list of the 100 greatest martial arts films of all time, but at the tail end, let us make a small space for those flicks that are ...
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- 'Kill Bill Vol. 1' (2003) IMDb Rating: 8.2/10. Assessing both volumes together, there's a good argument to be made that Quentin Tarantino's revenge epic Kill Bill is his greatest film.
- 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000) IMDb Rating: 7.9/10. A movie so iconic most won't likely realize it was originally a novel, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the most famous martial arts movies of all time.
- 'Hero' (2002) IMDb Rating: 7.9/10. While Hero is not Yimou Zhang's only martial arts movie, it's probably the legendary Chinese director's best. It's a staggeringly beautiful movie that tells an epic story in under two hours, with the main plot being about a lone warrior tasked with eliminating three notorious assassins before they can make a move on China's king.
- 'The Raid 2' (2014) IMDb Rating: 7.9/10. The Raid 2 currently boasts a slightly higher rating on IMDb than its predecessor (7.6/10 compared to 7.9/10).
Mar 14, 2024 · Here's a breakdown of the core components ore martial arts movies: 1. The Spectacle of Action. Unique Fighting Styles: Martial arts movies often showcase specific disciplines, from the acrobatic kicks of Wushu and Taekwondo to the grappling of Judo or the precision strikes of Karate and Muay Thai. Each style brings distinct visuals and combat ...
May 9, 2023 · 13. ‘Iron Monkey’. Donnie Yen has made it back onto this list of the best martial arts movies once again and for good reason - this early starring role of his turned us into diehard fans of his work. We simply adore that man, which is why we had to show some love for his Robin Hood -inspired classic Iron Monkey.
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3. Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan (1972) Film. Decadent, delirious and dripping with sin, it’s more of a swordplay thriller than a kung fu killer, but it’ll still claw your eyes ...
