Member lillippa328 Posted October 21, 2009 Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 any good? is it funny and alot of action or just garbino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted October 21, 2009 Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 Two words... Fucking awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted October 21, 2009 Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 Actually, let me elaborate as I hate when people just state something is bad and don’t give reason. “Kung Fu Chefs” tries to tread the line between kung fu movie and comedy. The problem is that it doesn’t have anywhere near enough of either element. Sammo Hung is tragically underused and I don’t really recall any moment that had me properly laughing. In short, it’s boring. I almost turned it off but made it through to the totally unfulfilling ending. It’s best to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member silver hermit Posted October 21, 2009 Member Share Posted October 21, 2009 it was ok, nothing crazy. it feels like a return to the 90's style. a lot of goofy comedy if you like downbeat darker films its not for you. the burned in subs made it look more like a throwback not sure if the ment it that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 22, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2009 I have yet to see it but Kozo at lovehkfilm.com gave it a thumbs up in his review... http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews_2/kung_fu_chef.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member nectarsis Posted October 22, 2009 Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 I have yet to see it but Kozo at lovehkfilm.com gave it a thumbs up in his review... http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews_2/kung_fu_chef.html Maybe it's just me but I read more as "hey it's not QUIET the POS many think". More negatives than positives, sounds mediocre..at best :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted October 22, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2009 Sorry...but what does this mean - "hey it's not QUIET the POS many think" What made me think that Kozo gave it a good review from a kung-fu perspective were the following quotes - Thanks to decent fight scenes, fun cooking scenes and the presence of the venerable Sammo Hung, the film surpasses its numerous negatives to deliver something approximating decent, harmless fun. Unlike the disappointing Kung Fu Fighter, Kung Fu Chef delivers solid fight sequences that recall light Hong Kong fare from years past. The action isn't bloody or over the top, but it's not marred by extraneous editing, sometimes allowing for more than your usual two or three points of contact per shot. I will check it out...as long as it's not as bad as 'Legendary Assassin' & 'Twins Mission' I'll be happy, it's 2009 and we have to take what we can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Asmo Posted October 22, 2009 Moderator Share Posted October 22, 2009 The HK dvd is out this week, which presumably won't have burned in subs. I saw the film in the theatres back in March or so and I liked it. It's not the greatest film but it's fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member thehangman Posted October 22, 2009 Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 if u can see it 4 free watch it if u wanna pay dont bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member rdenn Posted October 22, 2009 Member Share Posted October 22, 2009 this movie commited the worst offence in hk cinema dont keep interrupting an end fight with cooking scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afMq70d8o30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlbertV Posted February 13, 2023 Member Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) The movie is playing on Tubi with English dubbing (ITN Distribution scored the North American rights). I watched it for the 1st time yesterday....it was okay. Nothing spectacular, but an enjoyable popcorn flick IMO. Reminded me a bit of God of Cookery minus the OTT humor from Stephen Chow. Edited February 13, 2023 by AlbertV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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