Kung Fu Killer Reviews

Initial Thought: My dad posted the trailer for this on my brother's page and was instantly mystified. It looks like a thrill ride. It said it comes from the people who brought us Ip Man so that is exciting. It also stars Donnie Yen who played Ip Man the first two times and will be in an upcoming 3rd installment. Everything here looks to be creative and different.

Characters/Acting: So far Donnie Yen is the only actor I know of and he is awesome in everything he has been in. His character seems to be pretty cool too. The villain even looks like he will be fun to watch on the big screen. I love that he is so maniacal, but in a way it seems he has slightly more layers than the usual bad guy. Everyone here was amazing and I will definitely look out for more of their films.

Story: Here we have an action movie. These aren't known for their plots, but the one here seems to be pretty extensive. The idea of an accidental killer enlisted by the police force to go after a martial arts master killer for his freedom. The action is bad ass. It was a fun idea to see so many different fighting styles throughout the movie. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat.

Directing/Writing: I haven't seen anything that Teddy Chan has directed. Even the writers here have nothing I have seen. I guess when they say it's the people who brought us Ip Man that it meant the company that owned it. There were a few little things I noticed that were a little repetitive, but other than that these guys are definitely worth watching. I will have to go and hunt down some of their films when I get the chance.

Final Thoughts: I think the dialogue was a little awkward in a few spots, but most of it was pretty good and funny. At times there were scenes that got you to laugh some and then wince when you saw how painful some of the fights would be. The editing was good, but there were a few scenes I felt jumped in an odd way. Anyways this was a fun and energetic film. I would totally watch this one over and over again. It's a must see for Donnie Yen and martial arts fans alike.