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  • So-so
    Written November 6, 2012

    I would have liked more background

    by iusuallylikechickflicks

    I'm not sure if I just missed a prequel, but there were just some unanswered questions about the characters (and their physiology) where the details were just glossed over or the dialogue was just not loud enough for me to understand. I'd have loved for them to take an extra minute out of the bloodshed to help me understand how the characters got to where they are.

    The action sequences were great, and thankfully enough humor was added where I wasn't overwhelmed or grossed out (this is not my favorite genre). Overall, I had a good night out with my husband watching this movie, but I don't think its one that I'd care to re-watch or take home.

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    Written November 15, 2012

    Was hoping RZA would give us a taste of the old school; should'a known from the trailer...

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    Closer in style to post Tsui Hark wu-xia films and Ma Wing Shing comic books than to old school martial art films, despite cameos from Gordon Liu and Chen Kwan Tai. But still, the movie ends up better than most (but not all) of the films in this genre from HK/China, over the last decade
    Looking forward to buying the blu-ray.

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  • So-so
    Written November 3, 2012

    not great

    by conradfitness

    I'm a Rza/Wu fan, loved the music and references in this movie. The fight scenes are good, but not great aside from one.
    It's ultra-cheesy, which I knew going in, but the acting from Rza is horrible. I love the guy for all the rest he does, but he can't act. His lines are poorly delivered.
    It's entertaining, but wouldn't see it again. I would probably recommend this as a movie rental.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written November 4, 2012

    Stays true to the oldskool kung fu flick

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    The RZA did the best he could I beleive his first time around with this Kung Fu flick. The storyline was good it carried well and the action sequences were plentiful even though some were a little cheesy. The special FX were good. The music was a little off but it was a more mordern flick and the music was inspired by the RZA so it was what it was. Overall it is a good flick.

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  • So-so
    Written November 6, 2012

    So-So

    by JCLBCA

    Some WTF moments, some great fight scenes. It was an "okay" movie. If you have time to waste, you could do worse than watching this movie.

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  • Must Go!
    Written November 12, 2012

    bad to worse

    by QDP

    cheap imitation of the already really bad 1970's kungfu moovs genre, just worse.
    No redeeming qualities, perfectly bad throughout.
    Bad direction, acting, script, editing, continuity, REASONING, you name it, - and it can't get worse. Why they make this kind of stuff is befuddling. Some may think its funny, but creatively they just don't realize who the real dweebs are.
    Supremacy of this flick is its stupidity- simply said: awful ! You'll miss nothing by not seeing it.

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    Written November 2, 2012

    For old school martial arts movie fans

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    This is an old school movie with new F/X. The story is simple, plot to steal gold, betray the clan leader so the young guys can have it all. Son comes to get revenge, assassins attack him.
    Good guys, bad guys, good girls, bad girls. It all revolves around the local brothel.
    The fighting was good, the acting okay. The music wasn't to my liking but it is the mainstream rap-pop of the 2012 crowd. Its not for young kids, simply because of the brothel location and implied sexual connotations.
    This is geared for those that liked the old kung-fu style movies. I liked it, and it was worth the ticket price.

    • 13 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written November 3, 2012

    Rocking Kung Fu style

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    I have to admit, being a closet fan of old school martial arts movies, that The Man with The Iron Fists stayed true mostly to the genre - albeit with a lot more blood tossed in plus rap music. The music though only did what good movie music does - set a mood. It got a little slow in some parts, but the action and fighting sequences were enough that I really, really enjoyed it. Who the hell knew Russell Crowe could use a knife like that?

    • 8 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    Don't go in with high expectations

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    So me and my fiance decided to spend the $20 to see this movie and we believe it was cheesy good! It was like a mixture of a cheesy 70's black kung fu movie mix with a cheesy Chinese movie. We knew it wouldn't be good but we enjoyed laughing at it. I would say if you want to laugh then see it. But if your going to go in thinking it will be awesome you will be let down. The affects were so so of course blood squirting everywhere! So yeah that was it lol!

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    Re-make Back in the day Kung Fu Theater!

    by Lawdawg3148

    If you were a fan of Kung Fu Theater back in the 70's-80's that came on Sundays' at noon, you'll like this movie! Didn't expect to see an academy award winner but to be entertained, and I was!!

    • 7 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 4, 2012

    Stupid

    by theonepf

    This movie is not worth your time or money. Boring, not funny, bad action. It was not a good spoof on kung fu flicks nor was it a good kung fu flick if it was not trying to be a spoof. It's hard to tell what the movie was trying to be.

    • 17 out of 30 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 7, 2012

    Undescribable!!

    by AceVintage

    Written by Rza, Directed by Rza and the only movie that would star Rza. Simple, silly, funny with a portly Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu who is the real star. Scenery is awesome, but the 80s Prince-like wigs and costumes make it a comedy. Lots of John Woo kung fu action. Entertaining to say the least and I am glad I went. Wouldn't go see it again, but would catch it as a first run t.v. feature. It is more than mildly entertaining.

    • 24 out of 44 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written November 13, 2012

    THIS MOVIE WAS AWESOME !!!

    by Arianna_m_h

    Being a fan of old kun fu moives, I thurally enjoyed watching this movie. It had romance, comendy, action, and of course good ol kun fu .

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written November 6, 2012

    The Man With the Iron Fists

    by connie72

    Took my 14 year old at 10pm and it was really good. Was expecting to catch a nap or something and was not even sleepy afterward. I could see it again.

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  • So-so
    Written November 2, 2012

    Not so good

    by Blackwngs9

    It's possible I was expecting a Kill Bill, but the truth is that I thought this movie was rather bland. I had fun watching it but there are some major flaws: characters are all under-developed, the plot seems half-baked, and the music selection wasn't appropriate. I get that movie styles are in flux and so things are always changing to match current trends, but rap music as a back-drop to a Chinese Kung-Fu fantasy is overwhelming. There is so much going on visually that you fight to focus over the rap. I never grew to like any of the large of amount of characters. Lucy Liu is great, Bautista is surprisingly in sync and Russell Crowe is great as always. Beyond the beauty of all the scenery and costumes, which are phenomenal, it's difficult to get over the lack of a tangible story. Even the love interests feel hollow and unfinished.

    Don't go for a compelling, dramatic story. Go for the amazing fight scenes, fun special effects and crazy action. Just don't look under the veneer.

    • 12 out of 20 found this review helpful.
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