5 comments about Bruce Lee Ultimate Collection (The Big Boss / Fist of Fury / Way of the Dragon / Game of Death / Game of Death II).

1. After reading the other posted reviews, I was a bit worried that this set would not stand up to another review. However, I found the set to be wonderful. To see the first three Lee films in it's orginal language was quite a treat. Yes, The Game of Death / Game of Death II are not up to the standards set, but let's face it. There are a lot of knock off films that claim to have Lee starring. Overall, I enjoyed my purchase.



2. All five of these films are great. The only film missing is Enter the Dragon (Bruce's best film), but that can easily be purchased seperately.
   
   [8.0/10] The Big Boss
   [8.0/10] Fist of Fury
   [8.5/10] Way of the Dragon
   [7.0/10] Game of Death
   [7.5/10] Game of Death II



3. This is a great way to own all of Bruce Lee's movies (except for Enter the Dragon) for a low price! If you're skeptical about the quality of these DVDs, rest assured that the image quality is pretty darn good as far as old Hong Kong movies go. All of the movies are in 2.35 anamorphic widescreen. The Big Boss looks very sharp with rich colors. Way of the Dragon looks a little "softer", but this is most likely due to the film quality itself rather than the transfer. Game of Death looks great, with sharp detail and good contrast. In addition, you get optional Cantonese audio tracks as well as the original Mandarin audio tracks. I've read one reviewer state that Bruce Lee's war cries are screwed up on the DTS tracks. I only watched these movies with the Mandarin mono audio tracks and I didn't notice anything fishy about the cat calls. So if the English dolby tracks are screwed up, you can always watch them with the original Mandarin tracks; they should be unaffected.
   
   One thing I should point out is the English audio track on Game of Death (which was the original language of the movie) is not very clear and you may need to turn on English subtitles to understand what characters are saying at some points in the film, but again I think this is due to original quality of the dialogue rather than the transfer.
   
   If you don't have any Bruce Lee movies and want to see what all the fuss is about or if you want to acquire a complete collection, buy this set! You won't regret it! Don't let a couple of very unforgiving reviewers cast any doubts in your mind. This is as good as you're gonna get for a domestic release. I was VERY happy with my purchase.



4. For those that remember bruce lee and those that are new, these are movies that will thrill and amaze you to know that people can acheive such excellence in there life. Bruce Lee was a real martial artist, of course Hollywood did some movie magic but for the most part he was amazing. A must see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



5. I was very pleased with the picture quality on all five movies. After watching some of these movies on VHS, the difference is striking. The native language options are also a bonus.

5 comments about Kung Fu Hustle [Blu-ray].

1. I received the dvd right away after ordering and it was like new; great quality.



2. I'm a martials arts movie semi-fanatic. I love old skool kung fu movies with the terrible acting but good coordinated fight scenes but I also love the newer more visual effects movies such as Ninja Assasin. Kung Fu hustle is a pretty good kung fu movie with a little added twist of humor here and there. The plot is pretty good the first few fight scenes are pretty damn nice. My only problem with the movie and why I dont give it five stars is because the last fight scene isnt all that great. After the first few fight scenes of the movie I expected something a lot more awesome and intense than what was given. It was a pretty good let down but other than that, I rewind or track back to the other fight scenes and watch them all the time.



3. The best characters in the movie, but I was disappointed not to have subtitles in Portuguese, since my purchase was based on this feature informed on another website. Was not error amazon.com.



4. wow I watched this movie the other night, and I could not stop laughin...so funny



5. I'm not going to rehash the story , the other reviewers did that well enough. The only thing I'm going to say is that this is one of funniest movies I've ever seen and after 20 viewings it still cracks me up. Just avoid the dub it's awful, the sub is where its at.

5 comments about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon [Blu-ray].

1. I actually saw this movie in 2001. I hadn't planned on reviewing it on Amazon until I noticed so many recent, positive reviews. Here's my entry, to offset the imbalance created by those positive reviews:
   
   This is the type of movie which would be best to watch on a Saturday morning when you're extremely ill and have neither the energy nor desire to find the remote so as to change channels or, get up and manually do so.
   
   As with the Blair Witch Project, much hype accompanied this film, none of which was deserved. The "fight" scenes were touted as the best ever. What you actually get is a lot of sword and sword-like play filmed at close quarters for the most part, so that you are unable to see any artistry in the choreography. Since it is a period piece, they use reproductions of Chinese clothing from way back when so it's hard to see any action as the long robes and sleeves whirl about.
   
   In addition to the swirling robes which obscure the action, the film is waaay too long and, it seems to employ all the old, shopworn plots used in the majority of martial arts movies: the good guy's master is killed and his death must be avenged, there is a sacred object which has been stolen and must be recovered (in this case, it is not stolen once, but TWICE!), there are two schools of fighting - one is evil and one is good, the good guy comes across an extremely talented fighter and wants to serve as master/teacher (Hey! If this person could kick the good guy's butt, why would this person need a teacher?), the person whom everyone thinks is a tough guy is actually a tough girl (Yo! Add some carrots to your diet - you didn't notice the arched eyebrows, soft skin and small hands on your masked toughie?).
   
   My number one complaint (and as you can see, I have many) is the use of that stupid Matrix-like technique in the fight scenes.You know, the one where people run in mid-air and fight in mid-air and simply hang in mid-air. It looked stupid when it was first used and now, several movies later, it looks just as lame. We have people flying all over the place and walking among the treetops. Gimme a break! Everything else is done on the up and up, then they want you to suspend ALL belief in gravity and reality.
   
   The film is in Mandarin Chinese which, luckily, I am fluent in (just kidding). I have no quarrel with movies which must be "read," but I DO have a quarrel with movies like this one which simply stink.
   
   One good point: The scenery is beautiful. The trees were especially attractive...until people started walking all over them.
   
   My rating: 1 star (a little something for the trees)



2. A great movie you get drawen into, the fighting is breath takeing and the affects are great.



3. I upgraded to Blu-ray from my well-worn DVD copy (the 2001 release). I have not seen the previous Blu-ray release that came as part of the three-pack, so my comments below compare the stand-alone Blu-ray to the DVD.
   
   The Blu-ray transfer is a definite improvement over the DVD, though not to the degree of some other transfers I have seen. Much of the film was shot "soft" by Ang Lee to cover for wire-work and, basically, to suit his own taste. Those scenes remain soft on the new transfer. Not much if any of the grain has been removed and it occasionally flares up. So while it doesn't provide the "digital sharpness" (for a lack of a better phrase) of many recent releases, it does present what the director intended and I don't list that as a fault.
   
   Black levels have improved and several scenes have had exposure levels altered (all for the better). Coloring remains much the same as the DVD. Most noticeably, the offensive random noise and dirt from the DVD release has been cleaned up. That in itself is a good reason to upgrade.
   
   Sound is now in Dolby TrueHD and emphasizes the clash of swords a bit more but it is no huge improvement. I've never listened to the English audio track so I don't know if that's changed at all, but the sub-titles have been reworked and that is good news. It seemed easier to follow some of the plot nuances (like the master-pupil concerns) which I had to piece out over several previous viewings of the DVD. Extras are the same with one addition, a commentary track by Peter Pau (cinematographer) which is worth listening to.
   
   Overall this is a definite improvement over DVD and fans should consider buying. I always thought the DVD rushed and beneath Sony for a film that won so many Academy Awards; this is a good step up. Oh, and Michelle Yeoh looks more gorgeous than ever in HD.



4. Many people consider this to be the greatest martial arts film ever made. I'm not a martial arts expert, but I can tell that this is simply a masterpiece. It's brilliant from beginning to end: the fight scenes, the breathtaking scenery, the haunting music, the realistic sets/buildings, and even the occasional bits of humor. This is not your usual Bruce Lee martial arts flick, where silliness pretty much plays a dominant role in the action. Here the action scenes, as well as the dramatic scenes, are done with beautiful skill and are taken very seriously. Every single actor in this film (Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Cheng Pei-pei, etc.) do an extraordinary job, while director Ang Lee tells the story with his own uniquely artistic craft. It's safe to say that I really like this movie, even if it isn't really one of my personal favorites. It's a great film, and it should be required viewing for those who love films made from the East.
   
   Grade: 9.5/10



5. Fine transfer to Blu-ray format. Lovely to look at, would love to have had more extras. But the price was good.

5 comments about Kung Fu Panda (+BD Live) [Blu-ray].

1. I bought the film for my young nephews and I found myself really enjoying it. Jack Black was hilarious as Po the misfit panda who always wanted to learn Kung Fu and finally gets his chance which atarts out as disaster then he turns into a dragon master. I liked it as an adult, I think it's just like Beverly Hills Ninja only animated.



2. I absolutely love this movie. IT takes me back to many of the old Kung-fu movies I wish Hollywood still made.
   The story follows Po (Jack Black). A young goofy Panda who works in a soup kitchen by his father side. His father eagerly awaits the day he will take over the soup kitchen, but Po has other dreams. Po wishes to one day become the strongest Kung-fu warrior there ever was and fight along the noctorious Furious Five.
   
   I won't say more because I don't want to give away too much, but this is definately one of the best animated movies I've seen since the Incredibles. The cinemagraphy for the action scenes in this movie are intense and had me on the edge of my seat. There was one scene in particular I found myself just sitting and looking at in awe from just how brilliant it was. There was also a training segment that was just breathtaking in its visual style. Its very reminiscent of old Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Jackie Chan movies. The movie itself looks extremely good. The lighting and detail made it fun to look at.I also found it clever that the all the furious Five are basically chosen and named after martial art styles. Don't even get me started on the main villian. He was definatly one of the best things about the movie. He was brutal, somewhat missunderstood because he was raised in a way that lead to his fall, almost unstoppable, and just powerful. The story is actually kind of dark later on, but holds a message to it that I would expect in a martial arts movie like this.
   
   Even though I'm giving this 5 stars there is one thing in particular I didn't like. The Furious Five are voiced by Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, and other very familiar actors, but they are barely given any dialogue in the movie. Not only that they didn't really go too deeply into the characters of the Furious Five. I know theres a second bonus dvd that they were selling in Walmart with the movie (I actually own both) that tells thier backstory, but I would have still loved if thier characters were given more time on screen. If they make a sequal, and I really hope they do, I wish they would flesh out thier characters a little more.
   
   Kung-fu panda I admit won't be for everyone, expecially those who aren't into kungfu action films or overprotective parents who think anything that isn't barney level is too violent for kids. Kung-Fu Panda is a great homage to the action movies I love. Its original, fun, and just plain awesome. Its worth a buy for both children and adults to enjoy.



3. dipped into my wife's dvd collection for my 2nd viewing of this remarkable feature . it got even better with a little age . an instant classic of both animation and film making in general . hilarious and visually arresting . just wonderful ! what a riot of creativity and splendor . buy this one on blu . unusually good work by everyone involved .



4. This was a birthday request and the child just loves this video--as does all his friends.



5. this movie is hilarious, my husband and i are in our 50's and it is awesome...the grandkids also love it.

5 comments about Fist of Legend [Blu-ray].

1. THIS MOVIE ROCKS
   
   I have been watching this movie for years and I think this is my 4th copy that I have purchased as there have been several different releases. This by far is the best option for you. I am a huge fan of the original soundtrack but sometimes I watch it dubbed which isnt bad but I find that anytime they dub movies like this the replace the music and it totally changes the movie. Watch it with the original soundtrack
   
   The best fight scene is the last one with the general. Added with the original music and it is easily one of my favorite scenes in a movie.
   
   Maybe you should just go ahead and upgrade to overnight shipping :)



2. this movie tops all martial arts movies. this movie has meaning and a true love story from jet lee never before seen in any movie ever made. i recomend this movie for those studing martial arts. "If you Learn to adapt to those around you and use there energy against them selfs you will become unbeatable"



3. Awesome movie!!! Solid story line, beautifully choreographed fight scenes, one of the best Jet Li movies ever!!! Enjoy!!!



4. This movie has everything you'd expect from Jet Li. That being said, anything not directly in Jet Li's hands is just reaching. As a fan of wuxia films I must tell you that this is the worst of anything from Yuen Woo Ping. Normally I'd say anything with Jet Li and Yuen Woo Ping is a must see but not this one. If you are just looking for epic fight scenes then this movie is great, but considering the prowess of Bruce Lee I'd say that the only things that came close were Jet Li's ability and the fight choreography. Even Fong Sai Yuk is better than this. Watch the original or if you want good Jet Li then buy Tai Chi Master.



5. The PQ is above from the dvd version, but itsn't top notch, sometime the grainy is too much, but sometime it get clear and sharp.
   
   The AQ is a little poor, some of the punch effect get delayed about 0.3 second, so u will see the punch first than the audio effect.
   
   The Movie : the story is not to difficult to be known, the fighting sequence is very awesome, the angle of camera is very attractive for Asian movies martial art on that yearrs, so.. that's ok, it's good enough
   
   The Subtitle : the english subtitles sometime is different from the language that it spoke from the actors/ess, but if u don't understand about chinese language, there's no problema at all.
   
   The Opening : this one maybe the negative point that meka me low, the opening that's made by Dragon Dynasty is so very very poor and disgusting, maybe it will be better if Dragon Dynasty use the original opening from the movies
   
   So , if u one of Jet's fan, this one u must have, I'm not the Jet's fan but I like this movie so much from the first I look it on cinema those years ago.

5 comments about Kung Fu Panda (Widescreen Edition).

1. I bought the film for my young nephews and I found myself really enjoying it. Jack Black was hilarious as Po the misfit panda who always wanted to learn Kung Fu and finally gets his chance which atarts out as disaster then he turns into a dragon master. I liked it as an adult, I think it's just like Beverly Hills Ninja only animated.



2. I absolutely love this movie. IT takes me back to many of the old Kung-fu movies I wish Hollywood still made.
   The story follows Po (Jack Black). A young goofy Panda who works in a soup kitchen by his father side. His father eagerly awaits the day he will take over the soup kitchen, but Po has other dreams. Po wishes to one day become the strongest Kung-fu warrior there ever was and fight along the noctorious Furious Five.
   
   I won't say more because I don't want to give away too much, but this is definately one of the best animated movies I've seen since the Incredibles. The cinemagraphy for the action scenes in this movie are intense and had me on the edge of my seat. There was one scene in particular I found myself just sitting and looking at in awe from just how brilliant it was. There was also a training segment that was just breathtaking in its visual style. Its very reminiscent of old Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Jackie Chan movies. The movie itself looks extremely good. The lighting and detail made it fun to look at.I also found it clever that the all the furious Five are basically chosen and named after martial art styles. Don't even get me started on the main villian. He was definatly one of the best things about the movie. He was brutal, somewhat missunderstood because he was raised in a way that lead to his fall, almost unstoppable, and just powerful. The story is actually kind of dark later on, but holds a message to it that I would expect in a martial arts movie like this.
   
   Even though I'm giving this 5 stars there is one thing in particular I didn't like. The Furious Five are voiced by Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, and other very familiar actors, but they are barely given any dialogue in the movie. Not only that they didn't really go too deeply into the characters of the Furious Five. I know theres a second bonus dvd that they were selling in Walmart with the movie (I actually own both) that tells thier backstory, but I would have still loved if thier characters were given more time on screen. If they make a sequal, and I really hope they do, I wish they would flesh out thier characters a little more.
   
   Kung-fu panda I admit won't be for everyone, expecially those who aren't into kungfu action films or overprotective parents who think anything that isn't barney level is too violent for kids. Kung-Fu Panda is a great homage to the action movies I love. Its original, fun, and just plain awesome. Its worth a buy for both children and adults to enjoy.



3. dipped into my wife's dvd collection for my 2nd viewing of this remarkable feature . it got even better with a little age . an instant classic of both animation and film making in general . hilarious and visually arresting . just wonderful ! what a riot of creativity and splendor . buy this one on blu . unusually good work by everyone involved .



4. This was a birthday request and the child just loves this video--as does all his friends.



5. this movie is hilarious, my husband and i are in our 50's and it is awesome...the grandkids also love it.

5 comments about Ip Man.

1. This movie is a classic I was able to be entertained and be educated on a man that was responsible for Brice Lee and other great fighters. The storyline makes me thinks a lot. To see how people are treated in this film will keep you in the movie. Master Yip Man never wants to fight or be challenge by others. He just wants to live in peace with his family. You will watch this movie more than three times. Since this movie come out in the USA I am now waiting for the second one (IP Man 2) which is out in the USA January or February of 2011.



2. We rented this and then I was thrilled to find it on Blu-Ray here, so I ordered it for my husband's birthday. He was so thrilled we've already watched it twice more. I highly recommend this movie as it's not just a "kung-fu fighting" movie, but has an amazing plot - and it's all based on a TRUE STORY! LOVE IT.



3. This is a great story that is captured beautifully in this film. The set and costumes are quite detailed, and most of all I was amazed at the choreography. If you enjoy Kung Fu movies, this is definitely one for your collection. I can't wait to see the second one.



4. Blu ray movie hung on the start up menu using Panasonic players. Google on line and discovered the work around. Either press 0, 0, 0 or press 1; then ok will force the moive to play. Once it started to play, press pop-up menu to change the audio/subtitle setting. It worked on the Panasonic BD-35 and BD-605 players.



5. Movie was AWESOME!! Donnie YEN is the BOMB! The seller was great on getting it to me as well! God is Love

5 comments about The Karate Kid (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy).

1. The Karate Kid (2010) is a remake of the 1984 Ralph Macchio/Pat Morita classic. For some reason (probably marketing-related), the producers decided to keep the name "Karate Kid" instead of altering it to the more appropriate "Kung Fu Kid", a name fans have been calling it on the interwebs. For martial arts purists, "The Karate Kid" is inaccurate, because this movie is about kung fu, not karate. In China, this film is presented under the more accurate name "Kung Fu Dream". To avoid confusion, I will refer to this version as "Kung Fu Kid" in this review.
   
   The Karate Kid was made during the 80's, at the height of Japan's economic dominance. With China's rapidly growing influence and prominence in world affairs, it is only natural that more and more films these days are about China. Though the names and places are changed, the film sticks very closely to the original Karate Kid story arc. This is both good and bad. Fans of the original will be pleased that the 2010 version is so faithful in spirit and tone to the source material. But because of this, we get very few surprises with the main story progression. If you've seen the 1984 Karate Kid, you'll know how this film ends. However, I did not mind this at all. I enjoyed Kung Fu Kid tremendously and found all the changes and similarities refreshing after having seen so many awful attempts at "East meets West" kung fu films and bad remakes. This is a heartwarming family-friendly movie about love and friendship that seems to have been done with loving care and devotion on all sides. It also provides us a rare glimpse into daily Chinese urban life that, outside of films made by Chinese filmmakers, Americans rarely get to see. Much of the film is shot in cinéma vérité style. If you don't like the shaky camera look, you might be annoyed.
   
   Story: Again, we have a single mom raising a boy. She moves a great distance in search of better job opportunities. Here, instead of moving from Raseda, NJ to LA, it's a bigger leap from Detroit to Beijing. In the original, Daniel is a high-schooler. Here, he is Dre, a middle school student (played by 12 year old Jaden Smith). The change is important. Maybe it's to market the film better to younger audiences, but it introduces a new dynamic to the film and changes the story quite a lot. He is still terrorized by bullies, but a 12-year old's problems and concerns are a lot different than a 16 year old's. Jackie Chan plays the part of Dre's teacher perfectly, Mr. Han. He is friend, surrogate father, and teacher, just as Mr. Miyagi was. Again, we have a man grieving from a deep personal tragedy and profound loss. I found that this was handled very well in the story and the change in details perfectly incorporated into the story.
   
   All the iconic Karate Kid moments are here, including the famous chopstick fly-catching bit. I won't spoil the surprise, but you'll laugh when you see it. We are also treated to a fantastic fight scene between Mr. Han and the bullies, showcasing Jackie Chan's signature comical kung fu choreography. As mentioned earlier, we get to see a part of Chinese life that is rare to see in American-made films. We see some fantastically intimate scenes of daily Chinese life and schooling in Beijing, a city that is both ancient and super modern at the same time. In the background of the famed Beijing Aquatic Center (Watercube) and Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest), we have centuries-old traditional Chinese houses. We also see some of China's magnificent natural landscape as well as visit a Buddhist monastery where monks practice kung fu. The style of kung fu and philosophy show in the film is taichi chuan. This is never explicitly spoken, though the numerous depictions of the taichi symbol (yin-yang) appear throughout the film.
   
   The finale is all flash and rock n' roll, complete with an AC/DC and Red Hot Chili Peppers soundtrack, animated scoreboard graphics, fast cuts, and outrageously impossible kung fu/pro-wrestling moves for 13 year olds, like somersaults, leg lariats, and backflip kicks. This aspect of the movie I objected to. The producers just turned the ending into a video game. One kid even has hair like (Street Fighter IV Action Figure Guile) and does a pre-fight touchup of his coif.
   
   To sum up, I was worried about this remake, but after having seen it, my fears were misplaced. The film is very enjoyable and wholesome and it is clear that the filmmakers have a lot of respect for the source material, the acting, as well the art of kung fu. There are many small changes made to bring this story into China and the 21st Century, but all of them done very well and naturally. It is an homage to the original and stands up as its own film. Highly recommended.



2. I have scene this movie and i have was just amazed! It was by far 1 of the best movies I have ever seen. Its a mixture of comedy, action and drama. Not just me but most of my friends loved this movie. It is a great family movie appropriate for all ages. This movie teaches important lessons, and the scenery is just amazing like unbelievable! I am not going to write a summery about this cause I want you to experience the movie yourself.



3. To me, the first "Karate Kid" movie is "Mr. Miyagi and his Apprentice." The story of the 1984 hit movie is predictable and Ralph Macchio and his karate fight scenes look disappointingly amateurish, but Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita, Oscar-nominated as a wise karate teacher, is fun throughout, and the master-pupil relation between Miyagi sensei and Macchio's young hero Daniel is convincing and touching.
   
   Now after three not-so-great sequels (including one starring then unknown Hilary Swank), a remake arrives with Jaden Smith as Dre Parker, a new kid in a Beijing school, and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, a quiet maintenance man who teaches martial arts to the bullied boy. Probably the new "Karate Kid" movie should be called "The Kung-fu Kid" as karate is hardly mentioned in the film, but this is not really a big problem. Beautifully shot in China and professionally choreographed, the remade "Karate Kid" is overall enjoyable, but is deeply flawed and weak in many regards.
   
   Though the friendship between the two main characters Dre and Mr. Han is credible, and Jackie Chan's acting itself is very good, Chan's Mr. Han lacks a sense of humor that lends depth to the character of Miyagi. One subplot about Dre's love story, devoid of chemistry, only slows down the pace of the 140 minute film, which is too long by 40 minutes. Occasional attempt at humor are weak at best, but if you have seen any of director Harald Zwart's unimpressive works in the past ("Agent Cody Banks" "The Pink Panther 2"), you will not be surprised at that.
   
   The martial art tournament sequence is acceptable, though wires and stunts are obviously used. Jackie Chan also gives one amusing fight scene against the bullying boys, almost stealing the film from Jaden Smith.
   
   This is not a bad remake. Only that it needs a new title and a tighter story.



4. 
   
   First of all, I was thinking this would be good until the trailer revealed it all. Man, I was so wrong about it and it ruined my weekend the week this pile of garbage came out as my martial arts school was paid so much to do promotions by performing in theaters to lure in customers. This will leave dissapointment to fans of the classic, the only people that would like this are kids of the current generation.
   
   I wasn't born in the 80's, since I'm from the 90's generation. I grew up watching the classic and it's been a part of my childhood since then, my papa used to rent the movie so much for me. Unfortunately, that was it after the trilogy and it went downhill w/"The Next Karate Kid" and the Jaden Smith one is worse than the previous.
   
   
   Here's why this movie isn't good
   
   The title left confusion, leaving many people wondering as to why it's called that when they could've just called it "The Kungfu Kid". What's wrong with calling it that? The movie is known by a different title in Asia of what I just mentioned.
   
   Casting of characters was just blah! Jaden Smith's acting wasn't good and he seems to try too hard to be likable. Personally, I didn't like how Hollywood decided to pick this kid that looks nothing more than some hoodlum of a thug wannabe, his image shows it in the movie. He talks too much with cheesy lines after another, making him rather annoying than likable. His character didn't even bother to learn Chinese, which makes it pointless to live in a country that you don't know speak the language for, let alone that he can't even use chopsticks. His mom gets annoying with the whole "pick up your jacket!" and wearing all these flashy looking clothes to try to fit in with the Chinese. Overall, Ralph Macchio beats his act.
   
   Jackie Chan's acting wasn't good, no offense to you JC fans out there. I appreciate his previous flicks to where he's not some grumpy man (like Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino) who hates his life after he got his wife and kid killed in a car crash for simply arguing w/his wife which explains the whole wreackage of the car he has which made no sense. His character's attitude seemed like he wanted to get off the set as soon as possible. That's not the Jackie Chan we all know and love. Also, even I heard some Theater staff saying that JC was even upset with the title. Noriyuki Morita's acting as Mr.Miyagi was a whole lot better and the opposite of JC's grumpy Mr.Han.
   
   Next off is those Chinese kids that bully Jaden's character. They are such douchebags, which makes Johnny Laurence and his Cobra Kai gang more likable and less annoying. The leader of the Chinese kid is the worst of all, in the movie they did far much worse than what the Cobra Kai gang did to Daniel. What was really immature of them (Chinese kids) was when they flopped Jaden's lunch tray, ruining his clothes and when they grabbed his backpack, they tossed it around and kicked it for a bit, such jerks! Johnny Laurence was a douche on his part, but he made up for it with some of his lines that was funny. Also, the Cobra Kai followed their teacher's order completely by not messing with Daniel until the Tournament, not unlike Cheng and his gang of immature losers.
   
   Dre Parker is already hitting on some girl and he only 12 years old and yet to hit puberty. The movie shouldn't involve some elementary age kids that know little or nothing about acting, it could've been saved from suckage if they didn't choose first timers that made their bad acting obvious with all these lines they throw in. It would've been better if they involved teenagers, not some wannabe looking hoodlum and a group of wannabe bad boys in an elementary school setting.
   
   
   Enough said about this, for it will damage the name of the classic for years to follow. I can just imagine how I'd be talking about the one and only and when people jump into the conversations, they'd be asking "Which one? The Ralph Macchio one or Jaden Smith?" There's only one Karate Kid out there and that's Daniel Larusso. Stick with the classic if you want to see a good movie, not those crappy remakes.



5. Jaden Smith displayed passion. It was a delight to see the various emotions on his face. I have seen all the Karate kid movies and this one is the best. Jackie Chan was exceptionally sensitive in the part of an adult learning from his student, showing that if we open our minds even the young ones can teach us a thing or two. I will not spoil this for others. Just ignore the negatives and see the movie for yourself, you will be entertained. I am getting the DVD. Will Smith move over we have a new kid in town.

5 comments about Ip Man (Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray].

1. This movie is a classic I was able to be entertained and be educated on a man that was responsible for Brice Lee and other great fighters. The storyline makes me thinks a lot. To see how people are treated in this film will keep you in the movie. Master Yip Man never wants to fight or be challenge by others. He just wants to live in peace with his family. You will watch this movie more than three times. Since this movie come out in the USA I am now waiting for the second one (IP Man 2) which is out in the USA January or February of 2011.



2. We rented this and then I was thrilled to find it on Blu-Ray here, so I ordered it for my husband's birthday. He was so thrilled we've already watched it twice more. I highly recommend this movie as it's not just a "kung-fu fighting" movie, but has an amazing plot - and it's all based on a TRUE STORY! LOVE IT.



3. This is a great story that is captured beautifully in this film. The set and costumes are quite detailed, and most of all I was amazed at the choreography. If you enjoy Kung Fu movies, this is definitely one for your collection. I can't wait to see the second one.



4. Blu ray movie hung on the start up menu using Panasonic players. Google on line and discovered the work around. Either press 0, 0, 0 or press 1; then ok will force the moive to play. Once it started to play, press pop-up menu to change the audio/subtitle setting. It worked on the Panasonic BD-35 and BD-605 players.



5. Movie was AWESOME!! Donnie YEN is the BOMB! The seller was great on getting it to me as well! God is Love

5 comments about The Karate Kid.

1. The Karate Kid (2010) is a remake of the 1984 Ralph Macchio/Pat Morita classic. For some reason (probably marketing-related), the producers decided to keep the name "Karate Kid" instead of altering it to the more appropriate "Kung Fu Kid", a name fans have been calling it on the interwebs. For martial arts purists, "The Karate Kid" is inaccurate, because this movie is about kung fu, not karate. In China, this film is presented under the more accurate name "Kung Fu Dream". To avoid confusion, I will refer to this version as "Kung Fu Kid" in this review.
   
   The Karate Kid was made during the 80's, at the height of Japan's economic dominance. With China's rapidly growing influence and prominence in world affairs, it is only natural that more and more films these days are about China. Though the names and places are changed, the film sticks very closely to the original Karate Kid story arc. This is both good and bad. Fans of the original will be pleased that the 2010 version is so faithful in spirit and tone to the source material. But because of this, we get very few surprises with the main story progression. If you've seen the 1984 Karate Kid, you'll know how this film ends. However, I did not mind this at all. I enjoyed Kung Fu Kid tremendously and found all the changes and similarities refreshing after having seen so many awful attempts at "East meets West" kung fu films and bad remakes. This is a heartwarming family-friendly movie about love and friendship that seems to have been done with loving care and devotion on all sides. It also provides us a rare glimpse into daily Chinese urban life that, outside of films made by Chinese filmmakers, Americans rarely get to see. Much of the film is shot in cinéma vérité style. If you don't like the shaky camera look, you might be annoyed.
   
   Story: Again, we have a single mom raising a boy. She moves a great distance in search of better job opportunities. Here, instead of moving from Raseda, NJ to LA, it's a bigger leap from Detroit to Beijing. In the original, Daniel is a high-schooler. Here, he is Dre, a middle school student (played by 12 year old Jaden Smith). The change is important. Maybe it's to market the film better to younger audiences, but it introduces a new dynamic to the film and changes the story quite a lot. He is still terrorized by bullies, but a 12-year old's problems and concerns are a lot different than a 16 year old's. Jackie Chan plays the part of Dre's teacher perfectly, Mr. Han. He is friend, surrogate father, and teacher, just as Mr. Miyagi was. Again, we have a man grieving from a deep personal tragedy and profound loss. I found that this was handled very well in the story and the change in details perfectly incorporated into the story.
   
   All the iconic Karate Kid moments are here, including the famous chopstick fly-catching bit. I won't spoil the surprise, but you'll laugh when you see it. We are also treated to a fantastic fight scene between Mr. Han and the bullies, showcasing Jackie Chan's signature comical kung fu choreography. As mentioned earlier, we get to see a part of Chinese life that is rare to see in American-made films. We see some fantastically intimate scenes of daily Chinese life and schooling in Beijing, a city that is both ancient and super modern at the same time. In the background of the famed Beijing Aquatic Center (Watercube) and Olympic Stadium (Bird's Nest), we have centuries-old traditional Chinese houses. We also see some of China's magnificent natural landscape as well as visit a Buddhist monastery where monks practice kung fu. The style of kung fu and philosophy show in the film is taichi chuan. This is never explicitly spoken, though the numerous depictions of the taichi symbol (yin-yang) appear throughout the film.
   
   The finale is all flash and rock n' roll, complete with an AC/DC and Red Hot Chili Peppers soundtrack, animated scoreboard graphics, fast cuts, and outrageously impossible kung fu/pro-wrestling moves for 13 year olds, like somersaults, leg lariats, and backflip kicks. This aspect of the movie I objected to. The producers just turned the ending into a video game. One kid even has hair like (Street Fighter IV Action Figure Guile) and does a pre-fight touchup of his coif.
   
   To sum up, I was worried about this remake, but after having seen it, my fears were misplaced. The film is very enjoyable and wholesome and it is clear that the filmmakers have a lot of respect for the source material, the acting, as well the art of kung fu. There are many small changes made to bring this story into China and the 21st Century, but all of them done very well and naturally. It is an homage to the original and stands up as its own film. Highly recommended.



2. I have scene this movie and i have was just amazed! It was by far 1 of the best movies I have ever seen. Its a mixture of comedy, action and drama. Not just me but most of my friends loved this movie. It is a great family movie appropriate for all ages. This movie teaches important lessons, and the scenery is just amazing like unbelievable! I am not going to write a summery about this cause I want you to experience the movie yourself.



3. To me, the first "Karate Kid" movie is "Mr. Miyagi and his Apprentice." The story of the 1984 hit movie is predictable and Ralph Macchio and his karate fight scenes look disappointingly amateurish, but Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita, Oscar-nominated as a wise karate teacher, is fun throughout, and the master-pupil relation between Miyagi sensei and Macchio's young hero Daniel is convincing and touching.
   
   Now after three not-so-great sequels (including one starring then unknown Hilary Swank), a remake arrives with Jaden Smith as Dre Parker, a new kid in a Beijing school, and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, a quiet maintenance man who teaches martial arts to the bullied boy. Probably the new "Karate Kid" movie should be called "The Kung-fu Kid" as karate is hardly mentioned in the film, but this is not really a big problem. Beautifully shot in China and professionally choreographed, the remade "Karate Kid" is overall enjoyable, but is deeply flawed and weak in many regards.
   
   Though the friendship between the two main characters Dre and Mr. Han is credible, and Jackie Chan's acting itself is very good, Chan's Mr. Han lacks a sense of humor that lends depth to the character of Miyagi. One subplot about Dre's love story, devoid of chemistry, only slows down the pace of the 140 minute film, which is too long by 40 minutes. Occasional attempt at humor are weak at best, but if you have seen any of director Harald Zwart's unimpressive works in the past ("Agent Cody Banks" "The Pink Panther 2"), you will not be surprised at that.
   
   The martial art tournament sequence is acceptable, though wires and stunts are obviously used. Jackie Chan also gives one amusing fight scene against the bullying boys, almost stealing the film from Jaden Smith.
   
   This is not a bad remake. Only that it needs a new title and a tighter story.



4. 
   
   First of all, I was thinking this would be good until the trailer revealed it all. Man, I was so wrong about it and it ruined my weekend the week this pile of garbage came out as my martial arts school was paid so much to do promotions by performing in theaters to lure in customers. This will leave dissapointment to fans of the classic, the only people that would like this are kids of the current generation.
   
   I wasn't born in the 80's, since I'm from the 90's generation. I grew up watching the classic and it's been a part of my childhood since then, my papa used to rent the movie so much for me. Unfortunately, that was it after the trilogy and it went downhill w/"The Next Karate Kid" and the Jaden Smith one is worse than the previous.
   
   
   Here's why this movie isn't good
   
   The title left confusion, leaving many people wondering as to why it's called that when they could've just called it "The Kungfu Kid". What's wrong with calling it that? The movie is known by a different title in Asia of what I just mentioned.
   
   Casting of characters was just blah! Jaden Smith's acting wasn't good and he seems to try too hard to be likable. Personally, I didn't like how Hollywood decided to pick this kid that looks nothing more than some hoodlum of a thug wannabe, his image shows it in the movie. He talks too much with cheesy lines after another, making him rather annoying than likable. His character didn't even bother to learn Chinese, which makes it pointless to live in a country that you don't know speak the language for, let alone that he can't even use chopsticks. His mom gets annoying with the whole "pick up your jacket!" and wearing all these flashy looking clothes to try to fit in with the Chinese. Overall, Ralph Macchio beats his act.
   
   Jackie Chan's acting wasn't good, no offense to you JC fans out there. I appreciate his previous flicks to where he's not some grumpy man (like Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino) who hates his life after he got his wife and kid killed in a car crash for simply arguing w/his wife which explains the whole wreackage of the car he has which made no sense. His character's attitude seemed like he wanted to get off the set as soon as possible. That's not the Jackie Chan we all know and love. Also, even I heard some Theater staff saying that JC was even upset with the title. Noriyuki Morita's acting as Mr.Miyagi was a whole lot better and the opposite of JC's grumpy Mr.Han.
   
   Next off is those Chinese kids that bully Jaden's character. They are such douchebags, which makes Johnny Laurence and his Cobra Kai gang more likable and less annoying. The leader of the Chinese kid is the worst of all, in the movie they did far much worse than what the Cobra Kai gang did to Daniel. What was really immature of them (Chinese kids) was when they flopped Jaden's lunch tray, ruining his clothes and when they grabbed his backpack, they tossed it around and kicked it for a bit, such jerks! Johnny Laurence was a douche on his part, but he made up for it with some of his lines that was funny. Also, the Cobra Kai followed their teacher's order completely by not messing with Daniel until the Tournament, not unlike Cheng and his gang of immature losers.
   
   Dre Parker is already hitting on some girl and he only 12 years old and yet to hit puberty. The movie shouldn't involve some elementary age kids that know little or nothing about acting, it could've been saved from suckage if they didn't choose first timers that made their bad acting obvious with all these lines they throw in. It would've been better if they involved teenagers, not some wannabe looking hoodlum and a group of wannabe bad boys in an elementary school setting.
   
   
   Enough said about this, for it will damage the name of the classic for years to follow. I can just imagine how I'd be talking about the one and only and when people jump into the conversations, they'd be asking "Which one? The Ralph Macchio one or Jaden Smith?" There's only one Karate Kid out there and that's Daniel Larusso. Stick with the classic if you want to see a good movie, not those crappy remakes.



5. Jaden Smith displayed passion. It was a delight to see the various emotions on his face. I have seen all the Karate kid movies and this one is the best. Jackie Chan was exceptionally sensitive in the part of an adult learning from his student, showing that if we open our minds even the young ones can teach us a thing or two. I will not spoil this for others. Just ignore the negatives and see the movie for yourself, you will be entertained. I am getting the DVD. Will Smith move over we have a new kid in town.