Member HAZ Posted May 27, 2010 Member Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hi, Just wondering if anyone out there is familiar with the film Champion Operation? I have a chance to pick this up, but there really isn't much about it on line. Norman Chu is in it. I don't think it had a DVD release. Here's a link to what I could find: http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/movie.asp?id=3545 Thanks for the help! h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted May 28, 2010 Author Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 Here's a review I was able to find online: "This is one of those action triad dramas that came before the A Better Tomorrow gun fu movies. It's as mediocre as any low budget movie made at that time. What is surprising is that this is one of the few movies besides Golden Harvest and D&B productions to use those loud kickboxing sound effects Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan used in the mid 80's, and it adds alot of impact to the fight scenes, which are tight and well choreographed by long time Jackie Chan stunt team choreographer Chris Lee Kin Sang, who was in his prime at the time, working on Jackie Chan movies during this production. The shoot outs are well choreographed and bloody, which is a rarity among low budget movies made at the time. There are some insane stunts in this movie, including a car chase where the cop hero hangs onto the bumper of a speeding car and uses other passing cars to make it onto the hood of the car, which leads to a crash, as the stuntman is seen flying off the car just as the car flips and smashes apart. Insane. This is one of the only movies where you'll see Suen Kwok Ming, Tang Ho Kwong, and Norman Tsiu Siu Keung together, as they all look similar, as if they were real life brothers. This is one of the only lead roles Suen Kwok Ming has done in a modern Hong Kong movie. He is charismatic and well skilled in the martial arts, and is the reason why this movie is held togather. Tang Ho Kwong does well as the cop after the triads, as he is another underprivaledged talent in the Hong Kong movie industry. Tsui Siu Keung is wasted as an old and sick triad boss, as he does nothing, just sits around, orders hits, and coughs alot. WHat I find refreshing about this movie is that is doesn't imitate the brotherhood drama copied constantly in those A Better Tomorrow clones. This movie plays as a revenge action movie. The movie gets to the poiont, even though the action, especially the fist fights, are infrequent. A rare gem that is rarely seen, it's worth a look if you are a fan of Suen Kwok Ming and the mid 80's kickboxing choreography. Besides that, nothing story and acting wise really stands out. The ending, though, is bizarre and incomprehensible, as the camera zooms out fo a shot of a television which shows parts of the movie. A poetic attempt I guess. This review comes from watching the Ocean Shores disc with no subtitles, as the picture is cropped, and as usual, the night or dark scenes are barely visible. But, this isn't a problem because most of the movie an the action, is shot in the day." It seems like there is an unsubbed VCD by Ocean Shores. h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member rdenn Posted May 28, 2010 Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 i have a ocean shores dubbed version of this, more gunplay and stunts than fighting but some crazy stunts, norman is just a gang boss who does know fighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member odioustrident Posted May 28, 2010 Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 There were some youtube clips a while back, one of the wilder hanging-off-the-car stunts I have seen. Was there ever a subbed release of this? Been casually looking for a couple of years now with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted May 28, 2010 Author Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 I may be able to get a subbed copy. I tried running a youtube search with no luck - if someone could provide a link that would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member silver hermit Posted May 28, 2010 Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 i have the vcd, my friend that closed his store has like 10 more. don't think it has subs. maybe one of those fan sub groups will do it in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted May 28, 2010 Author Member Share Posted May 28, 2010 i have the vcd, my friend that closed his store has like 10 more. don't think it has subs. maybe one of those fan sub groups will do it in future Is it worth picking up? Did you like the movie? Thanks! h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member silver hermit Posted May 30, 2010 Member Share Posted May 30, 2010 if your a fan of stuntwork films get it. nobody pulling anyshapes in it. i liked it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member dionbrother Posted May 31, 2010 Member Share Posted May 31, 2010 I think some of the stunt footage was recycled into the Joe Lewis/George Tan craptastic MR. X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted June 15, 2010 Author Member Share Posted June 15, 2010 Anymore opinions on this one? Would it be worth seeing if it was subbed? Thanks! h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member hark2405 Posted June 17, 2010 Member Share Posted June 17, 2010 you can buy this movie here: http://cgi.ebay.com/laserdisc-champion-operation-RARE-HK-Norman-Chu-1986-/160446211172?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Laserdisc&hash=item255b56e464 don't miss the final gunfight!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markgway Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Don't believe this was ever released with subs. Blame Ocean Shores! I did have a (typically lousy) English dub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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