Member lillippa328 Posted March 27, 2009 Member Share Posted March 27, 2009 Maaaan i just picked this up at moviestop for 2.99! Wow what a deal I got...thats a freakn steal.... greeeat kung fu comedy...classic sammo/biao stuff man...dunno how i didnt ever watch it before.....the first 40 minutes is some good action but a lot of comedy and story n characters and all...but man the last hour is all kung fu glory...very well choreographed...nice little training bouts...and nice little change up of the story.... great film, what do yall think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Morgoth Bauglir Posted March 27, 2009 Member Share Posted March 27, 2009 Extremely high level choreography. I've watched the fights in this movie probably more than any other movie, and I still can't get over how awesome Lau Kar Wing is doing his thing with the snake and the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member butcher wing Posted March 27, 2009 Member Share Posted March 27, 2009 great film I think some of the best fight ever. The 2 on 1 at the end brilliant, and the end with the jump rope with the thorns at the end is mind blowing. If you haven't seen this movie you need to go out and find it and get it. Perfect for ones collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member David Rees Posted March 27, 2009 Member Share Posted March 27, 2009 Agreed, fabulous film, Sammo and Yuen Biao at there peak. The HK Legends discs is worth tracking down, it has good extras including a never before seen red background opening, that was filmed but never used. KNOCKABOUT HKL DVD HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member chen lung Posted March 28, 2009 Member Share Posted March 28, 2009 Agreed, fabulous film, Sammo and Yuen Biao at there peak. The HK Legends discs is worth tracking down, it has good extras including a never before seen red background opening, that was filmed but never used. It was used for the Taiwanese version apparently. Aside from the annoying reddening, HKL's DVD is pretty much the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Masked Avenger Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Great movie !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Iron Boat Posted March 30, 2009 Member Share Posted March 30, 2009 Well I'm glad you all liked it, this movie puts me to sleep, its anything but funny, the action was probably great but unfortunately I couldn't stay wake long enough to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member inframan Posted April 1, 2009 Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 great film I think some of the best fight ever. The 2 on 1 at the end brilliant, and the end with the jump rope with the thorns at the end is mind blowing. If you haven't seen this movie you need to go out and find it and get it. Perfect for ones collection. Love the Monkey Style battle at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WuxiaFan Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Extremely high level choreography. I've watched the fights in this movie probably more than any other movie, and I still can't get over how awesome Lau Kar Wing is doing his thing with the snake and the pipe. One of my all time favorites. The HKL disc is awesome. Hey Morgoth--I was just in Omaha for a business trip. I ate at Sukura Bana restaurant. It was very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Morgoth Bauglir Posted April 1, 2009 Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've never heard of that place. Is it downtown? Let me know if you are here again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member masterofoneinchpunch Posted April 1, 2009 Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 I love this film! Here is a thousand word review I did of it: http://hkmdb.com/db/reviews/show_review.mhtml?id=13932 "There's no power like old power!" -- Jia Wu Dao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Omni Dragon Posted April 21, 2009 Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi everyone this is my 1st Yeah i would say knockabout is a gr8 film i liked it so much i have 2 dvds of it a tai seng dvd & HKL lol The film that really shows the physical skills of Yuen Biao for 1st time in the leading role. must see for all Yuen Biao fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bigwulee Posted April 21, 2009 Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 I agree the end fight really showcases Yuen Talents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Omni Dragon Posted June 29, 2009 Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yeah I watched Knockabout with FIghtingFist on saturday. what did you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Beer Fu Posted June 29, 2009 Member Share Posted June 29, 2009 Aweaome movie. Great action,story, and Choreography. The Monkey fighting would be my only slight complaint. It got a little ridiculous at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted June 30, 2009 Member Share Posted June 30, 2009 Yeah I watched Knockabout with FIghtingFist on saturday. what did you think? Yeh its a very good film, very nice wen sammo and yuen do the monkey moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member rederror Posted July 1, 2009 Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 One of Yuen Biao's best in my opinion! The comedy does take over for the majority of the movie but takes a serious turn and is a perfect Kunf Fu comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Shaolin Chamber 36 Posted July 1, 2009 Member Share Posted July 1, 2009 Rederror got it right.. A PERFECT Kung Fu Comedy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted July 2, 2009 Member Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yuen Biao did some amazing Tan Tao-Liang-esque kicking in the film. And the Sammo/Yuen vs. Lau Kar-Wing fight at the end...classic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Fightingfist Posted July 4, 2009 Member Share Posted July 4, 2009 Yuen Biao did some amazing Tan Tao-Liang-esque kicking in the film. And the Sammo/Yuen vs. Lau Kar-Wing fight at the end...classic!!!! Yh it was amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member shelliegal Posted July 5, 2009 Member Share Posted July 5, 2009 i love this movie too! yuen's not bad at comedy at all - i really enjoyed his performance! that jump rope training was just mind blowing. i always enjoyed yuen biao and sammo together. i got the hkl version for about $6 and it's definitely a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted July 30, 2009 Member Share Posted July 30, 2009 Knockabout virgin just lost his "V" plates... OH MY GOD this it is the best martial-arts film I have seen since Ong Bak I've been floored ove rthe years with Jackie & jet & sammo & Yuen Biao films but few in recent times besides Tony Jaa OK it is nothing like it's far more contemporary movie but it's the last time I remember being completely floored by the sheer athleticism of its actors. Plus plenty of very funny comedy moments too! So I can't believe this film isn't one of the popularly mentioned Greats in martial-arts history(not that I've heard of before)... Maybe it's the difference between "old-school" and "modern martial-arts" ? ????? Anyway this film is frelling awesome & I'm so glad I picked it up when a cheap(er) UK copy came available.... are there any other true athleticic martial art gems like this I should know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Bravery Posted July 30, 2009 Member Share Posted July 30, 2009 Most Yuen Biao movies feature his incredible athletic abilities. Too me, some of his best were in the Lucky Stars series of movie. And, as much recognition as he gets, I believe Yuen Biao is truly under-appreciated by fans of this genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member blue_skies Posted July 31, 2009 Member Share Posted July 31, 2009 Most Yuen Biao movies feature his incredible athletic abilities. Too me, some of his best were in the Lucky Stars series of movie. And, as much recognition as he gets, I believe Yuen Biao is truly under-appreciated by fans of this genre. I'm susprised he hasn't starred in more, I've always been amazed by his agility but he always seemed to co-star, or at least the films I've been able to see. any specific recommendations wihtout Jackie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member lillippa328 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Member Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm susprised he hasn't starred in more, I've always been amazed by his agility but he always seemed to co-star, or at least the films I've been able to see. any specific recommendations wihtout Jackie? Dreadnaught Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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