The Legend of Drunken Master – Blu-ray Review

The Film:

Doesn’t everyone remember at least one of those foreign action flicks that are almost as infamous for the horrible voice over’s and Kung Fu grunts as they are for the fight scenes? 1994′s Legend of Drunken Master (October 20, 2000 in the USA) is one of those token movies. The film features a fairly young Jackie Chan (Wong Fei Hung) who is a young Kung Fu master in training searching for the opportunity to prove that both he and his bizarre “Drunken Boxing” fighting style are worthy of respect. The perfect opportunity is presented when he is caught in the middle of a Chinese antique smuggling ring that he must stop.

The film is a wonder to watch for the creativity, fluency, and brilliance of the fight scenes. They provide for some of Chan’s best work as a fighter, and martial artist. However, besides the excellent and numerous fight scenes, there is not much else offered to the viewer in terms of intriguing cinematic plot. On the other hand, that is expected of  an action movie that is as exciting as this one. Luckily there is just enough fighting to overshadow that one dark spot.

Blu Ray:

Audio/Video:

As we all know, Blu Ray will resurrect many movies that were released before their time. The Audio is excellent, and is given the right amount of usage with all the people that are sent flying through tables, chairs, doors, etc. The constant sound of the smashing objects keeps your eyes glued to the screen. Another plus is the removal of the infamous grunting and battle ready sounds that are found in most old movies such as this one. The Video is quite impressive as well. We all know how undeveloped technology was when the movie was first released; well this does justice to the contrast of colors that are usually found in Asian based movies. Also, the picture that is delivered enhances and compliments the vividness of the fight scenes.

Bonus Features:

The only track is an interview/ commentary with Jackie Chan. He discusses in great detail the story behind the Drunken Master and the art of the fighting styles used in the movie.  Overall the interview enlightened my point of view and opinion on some of the moments in the movie.

Conclusion:

Dimension Home Video’s Blu Ray of The Legend of Drunken Master is a definite hit. If an action movie is what you’re looking for, then this should be a definite joy to you.

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