Member falkor Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 This is different from normal Top 10 lists and more strict than the Top 50, as it really makes you think about your favourite Shaw Brothers movies. Please think hard and make a decision about your Top 10. You must be able to judge whether one film is better than another, otherwise you will only spoil my topic with random listings that have no real thought behind them. This topic is to statistically find out the best of the best! 1) Super Ninjas 2) Crippled Avengers 3) Avenging Eagle 4) Clan Of The White Lotus 5) Shaolin Intruders 6) Magnificent Ruffians 7) Heroes Of The East 8) 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 9) Invincible Shaolin 10) 36th Chamber Of Shaolin Please post yours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yang Wu Liang Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 I had a job whittling em down and getting them in the right order but here's my all time favourites - 1. Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan 2. Return of the Sentimental Swordsman 3. Human Lanterns 4. Avenging Eagle 5. Soul of the Sword 6. Lady Hermit 7. Holy Flame of The Martial World 8. Lady Assassin 9. Secret Service of the Imperial Court 10. A Deadly Secret Yes, I do prefer swordplays BTW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member falkor Posted December 1, 2008 Author Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks for taking out the time to reply to my topic. 1. Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan I've never seen this, though heard it contained no martial arts. 5. Soul of the Sword 7. Holy Flame of The Martial World 9. Secret Service of the Imperial Court 10. A Deadly Secret I'm surprised these are in your Top 10. I think they are above average, but wouldn't be in my Top 50. 2. Return of the Sentimental Swordsman 3. Human Lanterns 4. Avenging Eagle 6. Lady Hermit 8. Lady Assassin Good choices! Let's see which titles crop up in other people's Top 10s... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shaolin drunkard Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 1.Masked Avengers 2.5 Shaolin Masters 3.Avenging Eagle 4.Bastard Swordsman 5.Gang Master 6.Shaolin Temple 7.Killer Constable 8.Blood Brothers 9.Bells Of Death 10.5 Element Ninjas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 1) 36 Chambers Of Shaolin 2) 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 3) Legendary Weapons Of China 4) Heroes Of The East 5) Human Lanterns 6) Shaolin Temple 7) Executioners From Shaolin 8) Golden Swallow 9) The Assassin 10) Crippled Avengers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member NoNiceTime Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 in no order Crippled Avengers Magic Blade Shaolin Martial Arts Shaolin Challenges Ninja 5 Element 36 Chambers Avenging Eagle New Shaolin Boxer 10 Tiger From Kwantung Boxer from Shantung May change tomorrow if you ask me though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member falkor Posted December 1, 2008 Author Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 5.Gang Master 7.Killer Constable 9.Bells Of Death Are you sure? Very surprised by those 3 choices... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShawBrothers Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 here's mine: Man of Iron Boxer from Shantung Delightful Forest Crippled Avengers The Brave Archer The Avenging Eagle The Bastard The Sentimental Swordsman Clans of Intrigue The Adventures of Emperor Chien Lung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Yang Wu Liang Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 Bells of Death & Killer Constables were on my shortlist but were narrowly edged out. Intimate Confessions is an awesome film with mild lesbianism and mad violence at the end! I recommend you check it out pronto mate. As for my other picks, it's just personal choice I suppose but I didn't choose 'em lightly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Betty Pei Ti Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 ..and mine : The 36 Chambers Of Shaolin The Boxer From Shantung Clans Of Intrique Shaolin Temple The Naval Commandos Bloodbrothers The Five Venoms Shaolin Avengers The Avenging Eagle Disciples Of Shaolin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member SamuraiDana Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 Top ten Shaws: 8-DIAGRAM POLE FIGHTER (1983) THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN (1978) SHAOLIN TEMPLE (1976) ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN (1967) THE ASSASSIN (1967) DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER (1977) AVENGING EAGLE (1978) SHAOLIN MARTIAL ARTS (1974) BLOOD BROTHERS (1973) THE MAGIC BLADE (1976) (DREAM has no martial arts, but you didn't specify that in your initial post.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kungpowmaster Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 The only Shaw I have is: 36th Chamber of Saolin(Dragon Dynasty) One Armed Swordsman(Dragon Dynasty) Heroes Two(Tokyo Shock) Five Deadly Venoms(Steeplechase) Legendary Weapons of China(Crash) Oh, and I have an old VHS source for Inframan(Goodtimes) Chosen One 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member fabhui Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 1. Killer Constable 2. 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 3. Heroes Of The East 4. Vengeance 5. Blood Brothers 6. Magic Blade 7. 36th Chamber Of Shaolin 8. Crippled Avengers 9. Return Of The Sentimental Swordsman 10. River Of Fury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 Crippled Avengers 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Dirty Ho 5 Element Ninjas Monkey Kung Fu The Master Lion Vs. Lion 36th Chamber of Shaolin Mad Monkey Kung Fu Killer Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 Wow, I'm the only one with Legendary Weapons Of China on my list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TheManInWhite Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 After much agonizing, here's my list: Avenging Eagle 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Crippled Avengers Heroes of the East Masked Avengers Clan of the White Lotus 5 Element Ninjas Shaolin Temple Shaolin Rescuers The Master 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member NoNiceTime Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 Wow, I'm the only one with Legendary Weapons Of China on my list! Man I really have a hard time sitting through that film without fast forwarding. The end of the film is classic though. It's hard to pick just 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member TibetanWhiteCrane Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 LWOC wouldn't even make it in my top 50! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member HAZ Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 I didn't like LWOC when I first saw it honestly. I didn't understand what the heck was going on. I didn't know what boxers were or why these people thought they could withstand bullets. My movie Sifu walked me through all that, though, and I was able to enjoy the movie more. I liked Fu Sheng in this one a lot. He may have been overacting, but I still liked his performance. The fight scenes were cool, and I liked all of the cast - Hsiao Ho, Kara Hui, Lau Kar-Wing. This was one of my favorite Lau Kar Leung films. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member greenfan Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 1. Magnificent Ruffians 2. Opium and the Kung Fu Master 3. Five Venoms 4. Human Lanterns 5. Secret Service of the Imperial Court 6. Martial Club 7. Shaolin Mantis 8. Vengeance! 9. Killer Clans 10. Kid with the Golden Arm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member ironfistedmonk Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 1. Human Lanterns 2. Avenging Eagle 3. The Master (3 Evil Masters) 4. Shaolin Mantis 5. Magnificent Ruffians 6. Shaolin Intruders 7. Sword Stained With Royal Blood 8. My Young Auntie 9. Heroes of the East 10. Super Ninjas I'll probably change my mind in ten minutes time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Shaw Scope Guy Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 1) Tiger Boy 2) 36th Chamber Of Shaolin 3) Shaolin Prince 4) 5 Element Ninjas 5) Crippled Avengers 6) Avenging Eagle 7) Clan Of The White Lotus 8) Shaolin Intruders 9) 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 10) Bastard Swordman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member niro Posted December 1, 2008 Member Share Posted December 1, 2008 I haven't seen many Shaw Brothers titles so it would be stupid of me to make a list but of the ones i have seen so far my favourite has been: Shaolin Temple! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shaolin drunkard Posted December 2, 2008 Member Share Posted December 2, 2008 Man I really have a hard time sitting through that film without fast forwarding. The end of the film is classic though. Not sure about that.While choreography is great and lots of weapons featured instead of (movie) fight it makes me think extended 2man weapon set.I agree to your 1st sentence 100%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member The Amazing Psycho Per Posted December 2, 2008 Member Share Posted December 2, 2008 Here's mine: 8 Diagram Pole FighterCrippled AvengersShaolin PrinceThe Rebel IntrudersTwo Champions of ShaolinChallenge of the MastersMartial ClubShaolin MantisFive Element NinjasThe Master Haven't watched them for Shaws, at least none that I liked, for a while so it was hard but anyway... And yes, you did see Challenge of the Masters in my list.XD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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