I wouldn't be surprised if you people have seen this, it was actually a huge financial success. But being a foreign movie, a whole lot of Americans probably haven't seen it. Released in 2004, this movie has become a cult classic. Taking place in 1930's China, the movie revolves around a poor burrow outside a large city. Crime is rampant right now and most of it is due to the notorious axe gang. One afternoon two swindlers make their way into the burrow trying to get a free hair cut by posing as members of the axe gang. After being exposed they pretend to light a signal to bring in the axe gang, it's actually a fire cracker that he throws over a fence. But at that precise moment some actual members are passing by and it lands on one of their heads, the swindlers blame the people in the burrow. The gang moves in and threatens to kill everyone. But before they can do anything some of the people living there come forward to face the gang. And you finally see what this movie is about. Over the top kung fu action. After this incident the leader of the gang is scared of people like them because the pose a threat to him. So he decides to seek revenge and destroy those who insulted him. You got to take this movie with a grain of salt. It knows exactly what it is and it doesn't take its self seriously. Its like a cartoon version of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The acting and the fighting are way over the top, every time someone gets hit they go flying through the air. I don't think physics even exist in this universe. This may not go down in history as a staple piece of Chinese cinema, but it is a hell of a good time.
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