| Here's what I wrote 2 days ago to my English friend recommending the film.
Hi Ian, The reasons I am recommending this film to you are: The film is brilliant in itself--a light black comedy in Kongfu disguise and uses succinct international movie language; Some hidden fun is lost in translation but overall translation is good enough to be appreciated by Americans. So why not more cultured Europeans? :) You have interests in quality movies rather than just any billion-dollar packaged films. This film is directed and stared by the most successful Hong Kong comedian-and-director, Stephan Chow, whose idol was Bruce Lee. That's why he shot this film to pay respect to Bruce. But you won't see anything resembling Bruce's style. Rather, you will see something like in Matrix Reloaded but in a much easier to understand story. Stephan Chow never shot a film without reinventing a new style. I have said enough about it and I am confident that you will see for yourself its quality. I don't recommend because others think it's good. I recommend something when I truly like it myself. Another film I have is even better than this, but it doesn't have subtitles. But you may find out its story online. The title is "a world without thieves". It shows you what China's regional diversity today and the theme is so provocatively demonstrated in absolutely stunning filming techniques! :) It's even more hilarious than Kong Fu Hustle and the director (most celebrated in mainland) is the actor who plays the role of Head of Crocodile Bang in Chow's Kong Fu Hustle killed immediately after his appearance! ^.^ Both films are better than House of Staggers and Hero. So let me know if you want the movie. Cheng |
Kung Fu Hustle is Great