I'm not one for martial art films, yes the fight scenes can be impressive but they tend to lack substance.
The reason I watched this is that it's supposedly a remake of the outstanding Seven Samurai (1954) and to an extent I can see how but very loosely.
Long story short it tells the story of an evil dojo master and the attempts at stopping him. In order to do so seven martial artists are recruited for the final battle against a guy whose name I wouldn't even begin to try to pronounce.
The fight scenes are well above par, but in that comedic over the top way. In fact everything is over the top and the fight scenes aren't where the comedy ends. The film isn't advertised as such so I was a bit taken back how funny it was (Both intentional and unintentional).
It's well constructed, frantic lengthy action and a few laughs so credit where credit is due. It's not exactly a loyal adaptation of Seven Samurai but at least it resembles it to some extent.
For a movie from a genre I dislike this is passable stuff.
The Good:
Incredible choreography
Quite funny in places
The Bad:
Silly sound effects
Unintentionally hilarious
Baffling sudden ending
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
A kick to the hip can make your mouth bleed
7 good guys against 1 bad isn't a great dynamic
The reason I watched this is that it's supposedly a remake of the outstanding Seven Samurai (1954) and to an extent I can see how but very loosely.
Long story short it tells the story of an evil dojo master and the attempts at stopping him. In order to do so seven martial artists are recruited for the final battle against a guy whose name I wouldn't even begin to try to pronounce.
The fight scenes are well above par, but in that comedic over the top way. In fact everything is over the top and the fight scenes aren't where the comedy ends. The film isn't advertised as such so I was a bit taken back how funny it was (Both intentional and unintentional).
It's well constructed, frantic lengthy action and a few laughs so credit where credit is due. It's not exactly a loyal adaptation of Seven Samurai but at least it resembles it to some extent.
For a movie from a genre I dislike this is passable stuff.
The Good:
Incredible choreography
Quite funny in places
The Bad:
Silly sound effects
Unintentionally hilarious
Baffling sudden ending
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
A kick to the hip can make your mouth bleed
7 good guys against 1 bad isn't a great dynamic