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Can anyone recommend a good martial arts film?

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 02/01/2019 21:59

..... I don't really do martial arts films but need a present idea for my dad Smile

He likes what he calls "rubbishy films" ie action packed esp martial arts but no serious gore, I mean like nothing verging on gross out horror like the Saw franchise. He has enjoyed Jackie Chan in the past so any similar recs would be super!!

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ShahOfSplosh · 02/01/2019 22:30

Kung Pow!

Xiaoxiong · 02/01/2019 23:28

Once upon a time in China and sequels
Drunken Master and sequels
Kung fu hustle
Drunken Master
Crouching tiger hidden dragon
Shaolin Soccer
Ip Man and sequels
Hero
House of flying daggers
And two from the 70s that are harder to find but are wonderful: Dragon Inn (the modern remake is also good, called Flying Swords of Dragon Gate) and A Touch of Zen. Oh and also Legend of the Mountain which is not strictly speaking a kung fu movie but is wonderful and very creepy.

A mix of serious and silly there but all very enjoyable!

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 02/01/2019 23:58

Thank you! Will check out

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Zatoichi

adaline · 03/01/2019 07:50

Crouching tiger, hidden dragon.

AdamNichol · 03/01/2019 09:08

The Crow or Rapid Fire - both Brandon Lee (son of Bruce)

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 03/01/2019 22:33

Thank you all! Have ordered Kung Fu Hustle, Ip Man and a DH recommendation, Red Cliff.

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ViolaLucyofTirol · 03/01/2019 22:35

Kung Fu Hustle and Ipman films are amazing! Good call Xiaoxiong

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