Guest Sempz0r Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hey fellas, Ive been looking at this site and its forums for a few weeks now, after having a craving for martial arts action, and thanks to you guys Ive uncovered some real gems I never knew existed, but now I need help. I recently watched Yuen Biaos "Above The Law" aka "Righting Wrongs" afte having seen someone here recommend it to someone else, it was the first movie I'd ever seen with yuen biao in it and I was blown away, he's truly phenomenal and deserves alot more attention then he gets. I just want to know wat other Yuen Biao movies are essential viewing and I thought Id ask the experts thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted May 24, 2010 Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Of the films I've seen with Yuen Biao that I would recommend are... The prodigal son - with Sammo Hung Dragons forever - with Sammo and Jackie Chan Eastern condors - with Sammo Knockabout - with Sammo The magnificent butcher - again with Sammo Hung Once upon a time in China - with Jet Li My lucky stars - with Jackie and Sammo Project A - with you've guessed it Jackie and Sammo those highlighted in red are my absolute favourite Yuen Biao movies . I'm personally not that keen on winners and sinners and twinkle, twinkle, lucky stars but there are some good parts in both films if I remember correctly. Dreadnaught and the Ice man cometh are supposed to be very good. I just haven't gotten around to watching my copies yet. I'm sure there are others I forgotten or haven't seen yet that someone else is bound to post . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DiP Posted May 24, 2010 Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Knockabout The Magnificent Butcher (Biao vs Lam Ching-Ying) Dreadnaught The Prodigal Son The Champions (great mix of MA and football) My Lucky Stars (Biao vs Lam Ching-Ying) Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars The Millionaires' Express Eastern Condors Dragons Forever License to Steal Shanghai Shanghai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member niro Posted May 24, 2010 Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Yep Yuen Biao is my favourite, his acrobatic kicks are just amazing. The titles guys above listed are definites, but they missed WHEELS ON MEALS!!! That also stars Jackie and Sammo. After those titles and you crave more, which you will lol then you can check out other good titles such as: Iceman Cometh Rosa Kickboxer Dont give a Damn (stars Sammo Hung also) zu warriors from magic mountain (this is more of a wuxia title though) Theres others as well that cant think of off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Improvisation Posted May 24, 2010 Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Rob-B-Hood of course!!! (Sorry, thought this thread could use a good joke.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Space Posted May 24, 2010 Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 Don't forget The Young Master! Also, Dreadnaught. But really, Knockabout, Prodigal Son and Magnificent Butcher are the best movies he's been involved with and in a desert island situation are the ones to get (his kung fu is underused in OUATIC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Bruce Posted May 25, 2010 Member Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think that was it's name, sort of an anime inspired (I think) fantasy kung fu movie from the eighties, I guess it's kind of a guilty pleasure for me. Not much martial arts action but the one fight between Yuen Biao, Gordon Liu & several of Gordon's cronies was a good one, & I still enjoy the rest of the movie, too. I also liked On The Run a lot, definitely not a martial arts movie but excellent nonetheless, IMHO. I wish someone would release an uncut version on dvd, the widely available version features a ridiculously "politically correct", by Hong Kong standards, anyway, revised ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member massa_yoda Posted May 25, 2010 Member Share Posted May 25, 2010 Knockabout - Best and most acrobatic moves. Shanghai (Millionare's) Express - Coolest stunts. Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars - Best kick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted May 25, 2010 Member Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think that was it's name, sort of an anime inspired (I think) fantasy kung fu movie from the eighties, I guess it's kind of a guilty pleasure for me. Not much martial arts action but the one fight between Yuen Biao, Gordon Liu & several of Gordon's cronies was a good one, & I still enjoy the rest of the movie, too. I also liked On The Run a lot, definitely not a martial arts movie but excellent nonetheless, IMHO. I wish someone would release an uncut version on dvd, the widely available version features a ridiculously "politically correct", by Hong Kong standards, anyway, revised ending. I believe it's called the Peacock King. Well at least the Hong Kong legends title. I've never seen it so couldn't comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thundered mantis Posted May 25, 2010 Member Share Posted May 25, 2010 Classic Kung Fu: Knockabout Prodigal Son Magnificent Butcher Modern Stuff: Iceman Cometh Kid from Tibet Kickboxer Millonaire´s Express Eastern Condors License To Steal My Lucky Stars Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars Project A Wheels On Meals Dragons Forever Shanghai Shanghai Rosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member inframan Posted May 26, 2010 Member Share Posted May 26, 2010 Even tough it was kind of a cheap supercop rip off I liked Tough Beauty and Sloppy Slop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Buxbaum Posted May 26, 2010 Member Share Posted May 26, 2010 On the Run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted May 26, 2010 Member Share Posted May 26, 2010 Is there any English subtitled version of licence to steal on DVD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Asmo Posted May 27, 2010 Moderator Share Posted May 27, 2010 Is there any English subtitled version of licence to steal on DVD? Not that I'm aware of. There are vcd and laserdisc rips floating about though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted May 27, 2010 Member Share Posted May 27, 2010 Yeah, but I found the quality of VCDs to be detrimental to the quality of a film. When you say laser disc rips do you mean pirate DVDs? I may have to consider it but with the Tiger Cage trilogy being released there could well be hope of an official DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted May 27, 2010 Member Share Posted May 27, 2010 My favorite Yuen Biao films: Knockabout Dreadnaught Above the Law Tough Beauty and the Sloppy Slop Kick Boxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ekisha Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Yeah, but I found the quality of VCDs to be detrimental to the quality of a film. When you say laser disc rips do you mean pirate DVDs? I may have to consider it but with the Tiger Cage trilogy being released there could well be hope of an official DVD. There's no hope for this one. GH sold the rights to WB. Correct me if i am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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