Kung Fu Hustle introduced me to Chinese cinema & now I'm OBSESSED

[@MaryCherryOfficial]

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[@parker469a]

If you want a good Jackie Chan movies Rumble In the Bronx and Jackie Chan's Who Am I are pretty iconic for him.

[@deeamerson]

Jackie Chan is a gem of Chinese cinema.

[@TomH2681]

If you want to go on a Hong-Kong / Chinese cinema adventure, there's a whole universe of films to get into. Would recommend: Chinese martial arts films: - Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000), by Ang Lee. - Hero (2002), by Zhang Yimou. Not to be confused with the 1997 film. Jackie Chan classics: - Project A (1983). - Police Story I (1985). - Miracles (1989). - Drunken Master II (1994). JamesVSCinema can hook you up with the correct version. Don't worry about the "II", it's not really a sequel. Jet Li / Donnie Yen classics: - Once Upon A Time In China I & II (1990-1991), with Jet Li. - Iron Monkey (1993), with Donnie Yen. - Fist of Legend (1994), with Jet Li. - Fearless (2006), with Jet Li. Make sure you watch the director's cut. - Ip Man (2008), with Donnie Yen. Kung-fu comedies: - The Prodigal Son (1981), by Sammo Hung. - Mr Vampire (1985). Stephen Chow classics: - Flirting Scholar (1993). - From Beijing With Love (1994). - Shaolin Soccer (2001). Police/Crime/Action/Thrillers: - Infernal Affairs (2002). - Hard Boiled (1992). - Mad Detective (2007). That doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. And once you've had enough of Hong-Kong cinema, you'll be happy to learn that the Koreans and the Japanese make pretty good films too.

[@markcastellanet9672]

Shaolin soccer is even better.

[@andrewphillips8341]

Well as it is a HONG KONG film and not a blood stained CCP film, you still have not been 'introduced' to a 'Chinese' film. China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and even Chinese Malay are all vastly different!

[@kingscorpion7346]

3:46 calling someone "Big Brother" is just a way of showing respect to that person, even though they are not related.

[@bahice]

Yes, this is specifically between people of similar age. Older people are often referred to as Auntie and Uncle.

[@3sh16]

Yes, it's an Asian thing we call each other brother and sister even if we don't know them.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Sammo hung was known as the biggest brother in Hong Kong cinema, he was called dai kong in Chinese as the biggest of all brothers.. if you see his films u can see why he is the best.

[@DanJackson1977]

@@ninjavigilante5311 Sammo choreographed most of that first "3 masters" intro fight in Pig Sty Alley. But then he had to leave the project.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

@@DanJackson1977 i said that dude in another comment , said the first fight with the axe gang, you right

[@ElliotNesterman]

_Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon_ is one of the few _wuxia_ films to break out of the genre and win international, mainstream acclaim. It is an extraordinarily beautiful and beautifully shot film. Among its many accolades were nominations for ten Oscars, winning four: Best Foreign Language Film, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score; and nominations for fourteen BAFTAs, also winning four: Best Foreign Language, Best Director, Best Costume Design and Best Music.

[@pandaman1677]

Facts!

[@malelonewolf80]

A beautiful film for sure, but I found it quite boring. Unpopular opinion perhaps, but just my opinion.

[@white-noisemaker9554]

She totally needs to watch it! I wish more reactors would watch it!

[@maxducoudray]

As a long-time fan of HK cinema, I honestly find CTHD to be pretty mediocre.

[@3DJapan]

That came out while I was in film school so we studied it.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

Bill Murray called Kung Fu Hustle "the supreme achievement of the modern age in terms of comedy." There are a lot of call-outs to other movies in this film. The blood coming out of the elevator is a reference to The Shining (a movie you should react to-maybe next Halloween). You recognized the call-out to Spider-Man. Another one is the series of gestures that landlady makes toward Brother Sum in the car-Bruce Lee made the same series of gestures toward a crime boss in the movie Return of the Dragon. I'm older than you, so when I first saw the high-speed chase between Landlady and Sing, I thought of the roadrunner from the Warner Brothers cartoons, not Sonic the Hedgehog. The actress who played landlady didn't originally intend to be in this film. She had been in some movies, including the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. But she had retired from acting in the eighties. She accompanied a friend to an audition for Kung Fu Hustle, where Stephen Chow noticed her smoking a cigarette with a sarcastic look on her face. He offered her the role without an audition.

[@phousefilms]

Also him stomping the soccer ball was in response to people demanding he make a "Shaolin Soccer"sequel.

[@LoRe-nm8gd]

When the axes dance at the beginning the soundtrack is very blues brothers

[@Pragabond]

I love the juxtaposition of her showing up to support a friend but still looking as grumpy as the landlady somehow. *shows up to support friend* *smokes crankily*

[@CraftsWithCrafts]

While some of the verbal jokes don't land due to being lost in translation the physical humour is spot on.

[@MaryCherryOfficial]

100%

[@saulmadrid9950]

The one line where Donut the merchant speaks English and they don't understand always cracks me up.

[@kiillabytez]

That's why the English dubbed version is funnier IMO.

[@Dmitriy.0]

@@saulmadrid9950 "What are you prepared to do?!" is a callback to Sean Connery character's death in "The Untouchables"

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@Dmitriy.0 yes, and the Spiderman reference, with "great responsibility comes with great power"

[@TheZoenGaming]

The scene where he crushes the soccer ball is a reference to Steven Chow's previous movie Shoalin Soccer. It was Chow's way of saying this wasn't a sports movie and not to expect the same thing.

[@halhortonsworld5870]

That end scene when they are kids again always chokes me up.

[@adgato75]

It really is sweet.

[@Lord-E-Lordy]

Its funny during the fight with the musicians and the guy with the rings, you mentioned Shang-Chi. The actor playing the husband landlord is also the the old Archery master from the Ta Lo village in Shang-Chi.

[@wilboehmer5620]

I believe the rings fighter was a Kung fu consultant on Shang-chi

[@xman48205]

Wow thanks for the info.

[@erikhidayanto]

there's even a kungfu hustle movie poster on shaun(shang chi)'s bedroom wall.

[@Greenwood4727]

Almost all of the Masters in this are actual real Kungfu experts, some even came out of retirement for this movie.

[@DeejayWilson7500]

This movie nearly seriously killed me... that Knife-throwing scene, I couldn't breathe for laughing. I was helpless! I really thought I was going to suffocate.

[@AL-fl4jk]

I watched this with my little brother like 15 years ago when he was really young and at the knife scene he peed himself 😂

[@3Rayfire]

It's a dangerous film.

[@mikef2811]

Me too..Also go watch Journey to the West...funny as hell

[@BJBee]

@@AL-fl4jk omg he must have almost died laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@phousefilms]

Favourite line in that scene is: "Handle? Where's the third knife?" "God knows where it went...."

[@wjhull]

Kung Fu Hustle is more a parody of old Kung Fu movies--but if you want to get into some proper Wuxia (the "floating around kung-fu" movies), Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, House of Flying Daggers, and Hero are all friggin' beautiful (and very accessible to Western audiences).

[@Tien1million]

Nah those aren't it, those movies came later when Hong Kung was trying to be Hollywood with the big budget films, and artsy. Got to go old school 90s. Iron Monkey, Once Upon a Time in China, Swordman 2, Wing Chun, Drunken Master 2.

[@ninjavigilante5311]

If you want to see true great kung fu Hong cinema it's movies from sammo hung, Jackie Chan lar kar leung, Yuen woo ping and the great Chang Che! The masters of action.

[@davidlee3676]

go watch The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

[@ritu8985]

Nah the best one is Snake in the Eagle's shadow

[@ninjavigilante5311]

@@ritu8985 No it's not lol, snake and crane arts shaolin is better

[@Haerinx87]

Stephen Chow is a LEGEND!! "Kung Fu Hustle" is great. "Shaolin Soccer" is one of the funniest movies ever made, also "Love on Delivery" "King of Comedy" "God of Cookery"

[@sachisachi7165]

Stephen chow is a genius writer/director. he could have written badass and heroic roles for himself but he never done that. He always came up with simple main characters and made them unforgettable and legendary.

[@emilywinters105]

this one and Shaolin Soccer are great (both written directed and star Stephen Chow) also with many of the same cast

[@nguyenhieu-kb5bk]

im prefer King of Comedy more, both 2 version 1999 that stepen chow is actor or 2019 when he is director

[@ginjamutha]

“I knew his friends should have sucked his lips” is not a sentence I expected to hear today 😂

[@subitman12]

One of my favorite Jackie Chan movies is Drunken Master 2. His kung-fu is enhanced by alcohol. Comedy ensues. Another comedy Shaolin Soccer. Monks have left the monastery to pursue life in the modern world. The monastery ask them to help so they join a soccer tournament . Stephen Chow, star of this movie also stars.

[@degocraft9525]

Fun fact : this movie was inspiration for Kung fu panda

[@MaryCherryOfficial]

😮

[@goose4199]

Who's gonna tell her 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@drewpaupanekis4710]

Source: trust me bro

[@chrisyu327]

@@MaryCherryOfficial The husband in this movie was also in Shang chi if you remember.

[@zerolsr2228]

The same creator also made Shaolin Soccer which is also a truly fun movie. Sadly it is only English Subbed. However it is not am a film made in the United States but China so that is 100% understandable.

[@SamoanBrasileiro]

I enjoy watching your reactions. Martial Arts just means a form of combat like Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, TKD, JKD, Wing Chun. These are called Martial Arts.

[@wongbingo9523]

Me too. It’s enjoyable to watch her reactions.😂

[@toddli6121]

honestly, I was here to watch some kung fu hustle reactions at first, but then I find your smile and laugh extremely charming. and now I think I'm in love lol.😜

[@onesomelowkite]

The action choreographer was done Yuen Wo Ping who designed the king fu sequence for The Matrix and CTAHD.

[@scgreek1114]

This film spoofs elements from many other films, including "The Shining," "Spiderman," "The Untouchables," "Gone with the Wind" and "The Blues Brothers" as well as general references to Looney Tunes, anime, and characters and dialogue from other popular Chinese martial arts films.

[@jacobvardy]

"... a live action animation...." That's what Chow was going for. It's a classical wuxia story mixed with Hollywood Looney Toons. He said he imagined Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Roadrunner as kungfu "perfect masters".

[@ginjamutha]

This is one of my favourite films. I went through a phase of Kung Fu films a few years ago. This is such a wonderful homage to the genre. If you want to try something different the film Zatoichi is great. It’s set in Japan and follows the adventures of a blind swordsman. Brilliant, bizarre and often funny it even has a great tap dancing sequence. I still have the music they dance to as my ringtone 😊

[@shoujahatsumetsu]

It's only a tribute to the 26 original Zatoichi movies and the Zatoichi tv show though, which you should definitely check out if you enjoyed Kitano's tribute movie.

[@666FallenShadow]

@@shoujahatsumetsu omfg. i knew the blind swordsman was kind of a cliche or trope in japanese culture but i didn't realise there was a popular distinctly named blind swordman, now zato-1's name from guilty gear makes way more sense it's literally just zato-ichi(1) 🤦‍♀

[@eastcoastoverseer]

If you loved this, you should check out Stephen Chow's other movie Journey to the West. It doesn't have as much silly humor as this movie does but it has a beautiful story and some incredible music. If you want something just as silly, he also made a movie called Shaolin Soccer.

[@jayconant3816]

Journey to the west is bonkers!

[@killinglonliness88]

His "other movie" as if he only has one lmao

[@eastcoastoverseer]

@@killinglonliness88 I know he has more, I was referring to that one specifically.

[@GreenArrowHunter]

Hero (2004) with Jet Li is one of the best martial arts movies ever made in my humble opinion. I highly recommend you watch it

[@TarossBlackburn]

It's funny you mentioned Shang Chi. The Landlord is playing the character of the archery instructor in that movie iirc :) "Ripping little kids off"... did he now really? Hmmm? There are legends that there is one true Master of every major style and one Grandmaster who guards these to make sure there is always a Master. And when Masters pass on, it is his task to find a replacement...

[@byonemesis]

The best moment: 7:38 "Fat, my a**!" "We're from the Axe Gang!" "Axe Gang, my a**!" "Boss !" "Boss, my a**!" I never hear the English version but I do know the French version quite improvised some moment from this dialogue..

[@axr7149]

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on POLICE STORY and CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON (the latter starring Michelle Yeoh and directed by Ang Lee).

[@haythamad-din5370]

I'm glad to see others have mentioned Hero (2002), which is the most underrated and provocative Wuxia film of all time. Jet Li and Tony Leung (from Shang Chi) are incredible as the leads and it also features Donnie Yen in a brief but very memorable supporting role. So far only James Vs Cinema has reacted to it.

[@HeatRaver]

Agreed. "Hero" got overshadowed by Crouching Tiger, but I felt the multi-version storytelling and color grading for each story in Hero made it a more artistic/beautiful film.

[@haythamad-din5370]

Absolutely. CTHD has impressive choreography and I adore Michelle Yeoh and Chow Yun-Fat, but the screenplay was all over the place and ultimately felt hollow.

[@coldflamebluedragon196]

This movie takes one on a full circle of emotions and legit like a live action anime

[@kelvinchan3826]

The action choreographers were Sammo Hung (Jackie Chan's big brother in the stunt world) and Yuen Woo-Ping (the choreographer behind The Matrix).

[@IanJenn356094]

You should try Jackie Chan's Drunken Master 1 and 2!

[@face_oh]

You've probably been told this already but just in case, please watch Shaolin Soccer. It was released before Kung Fu Hustle. Fun fact, fans were asking for a sequel but he wanted to do Kung Fu Hustle so he put in that scene of him smashing the kid's ball saying, "No more soccer". His following film CJ7 is not as popular but I like it 🤷‍♂

[@jordantaylor260]

I’m a lifelong martial artist. “Chi” translates literally to “breath”. Some people will try and tell you it’s an esoteric energy source but that is not true. Basically it boils down to breath control. Chi gung is a method of increasing lung capacity and breath control in synchronisation with movement to maximise power and health.

[@onekill31]

So that's why they always say "Chi is everywhere"

[@juanlu3958]

Qi can be expressed in many ways. In 。 wuxia fictional novels, Qi is a kind of energy that has existed since the birth of the universe. Qi exists in all matter. And Humans are the highest level of matter, so humans can cultivate this primitive energy to fight.

[@juanlu3958]

Of course, in reality, it is impossible for humans to use Qi as a source of energy.

[@bulletproofman323]

Martial art/arts just mean any form of combat in the same manner that moving through Water is swimming. Kung-fu (Gung fu) is a specific style/form of combat that is a martial art. It's like being more specific in how you swim, like saying the breast stroke, the butterfly, or the doggy paddle in swimming.

[@0predaking0]

Martial Arts are the unification of Kung-Fu, Karate, Judo, Aikido, Juijitsu. . . . .just to name a few those those. If I recall correctly Kung- fu got like 18 different Combat Styles. Snow Leopard, Tiger, Dragon, Crane, Eagle, Snake, Monkey. . . . .and so on

[@DavidVazquezzz]

'Black Dynamite'(2009) is another action/comedy satire I think you'll enjoy.

[@pault6294]

You'd like a lot of other Jackie Chan movies. Especially his 80s and 90s movies. Lots of humor and creative fighting along with probably the most insane stunts ever put on film. The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) and Police Story (1985) are amazing!

[@anthonydean1743]

An interesting fact the actor for the Landlord was in Marvel's Shang-Chi he was the old archery man that gets his soul taken.

[@DarthCrimsonDeath]

Kung Fu Hustle was a great surprise for me going to see it in theaters pretty much blind as well-did not expect it to go as it did, and I and my siblings and girlfriend back then laughed at and enjoyed the silliness and comedy. The turn at the end was an awesome twist of character. This movie is one of my all time fun favorites. Highly recommend another Chinese film that was popular along with others already mentioned in the comments-Hero, starring Jet Li. An awesome film with beautiful cinematography and intriguing storyline, but alas, no comedy, but plenty of action. Even back then though, I thought perhaps there was an amalgam of political and cultural aspects of the nation in the ultimate message of the film, and I am unqualified to say what was cultural, or what was political, or if there was any difference. Looking at current world events, it's easy to see some of the sentiments that drive some of the themes of that film. It's an interesting discussion to be had about the movie within those contexts, which are obvious if you watch Hero.

[@morganrrhaze]

In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Shaun has this poster on his wall. And then his final move against the evil dragon was very reminiscence of the buddha‘s palm move at the end of this movie.

[@darylobey8867]

The first time i saw this movie i saw those 3 guys who looked harmless but skilled masters was cool and that was the first time i ever saw anyone use those rings as a weapon :o this movie is a gem :D

[@carlnilssonyoung8961]

Dear Mary This is Hong Kong movie not main land Chinese movie. Although the studio set was set up in China. But all it's creation, script, production is Hong Kong . Even language is.

[@bishop420able]

We've collectively decided that Ms MC needs to react to more of these 🙏

[@TreeFong]

The actor of landlord, Yuen Wah, starred in Shang Chi (2021) as the old man in Ta Lo. The actress of landlady, Yuen Qiu, starred in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). They are living legends of Kung Fu.

[@bboyshotty]

One of my favs! Glad you enjoyed, and got the comedy! I'd suggest watching "Shaolin Soccer" as well. Also written/starring/directed by Stephen Chow. In terms of "kung fu" movies, DEFINTELY check out "Ip Man". AMAZING choreography and story for the movie.

[@Echo4Bravo]

I'd recommend the kung fu movie Five Deadly Venoms 1978. The Kung Fu fighters employ five different animal-based styles - centipede, lizard, scorpion, snake and toad. These different fighting styles result in some very unusual techniques and battle scenes. Like the Toad, his skin can not be cut, His skin is like armor.

[@Nyxem]

You have to check out "Kung pow! Enter the fist". But I can say already, you either love that movie or hate it and there is no in between. And if you like it, you will quote it for the rest of your life

[@LongShaynx]

"OPEN YOUR MOUTH!!!"

[@comehonorface3259]

Chosen one, im coming!!

[@ericjahoda2997]

"WEEOO! WEEOO!"

[@white-noisemaker9554]

No, please. That film is incredibly racist and should not be supported.

[@white-noisemaker9554]

@@XaeeD There's been outcry from many mainstream publishing and Asian American media about how it's racist; such as a review when it opened from Model Minority magazine. As an Asian American, I walked into that film expecting good-natured fun like Big Trouble in Little China, and what I saw was mean-spirited and perpetuated negative stereotypes throughout the whole film. If you have to ask me why I found it racist, I think perhaps you need to take another long hard look at the film.

[@scottvanhille5688]

This film is literally "Looney Tunes" and I loved it in theaters. Stephen Chow released another one called Shaolin Soccer that you might be interested in reacting to. Since you're delving into this genre, I do suggest "Iron Monkey" "Mr. Nice Guy" "House Of Flying Daggers" "Rumble In The Bronx" "Snake In The Eagle's Shadow" "Magnificent Butcher" "Royal Warriors" "Hero" "Who Am I?" "First Strike" "IP Man" "Legend Of The Fist" "Fist Of Legend" "The Legend" "Legend Of Drunken Master" "The Chinese Connection" "Drunken Master" "Battle Creek Brawl" "Armour Of God" "Twin Warriors" "Twin Dragons" and more! I hope this will get you started in watching the wonderful world of martial arts films which will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@donkfail1]

Stephen Chow's 2001 movie Shaolin Soccer is very much in the same style. Almost as good, as long as you watch the subtitled version. The English dub I have seen was badly done. It may be a little less aimed at a western audience than Kung Fu Hustle, with more references to Chinese culture and media. But still enjoyable. There's even a small reference when Chow's character first appears in this movie, flattening the kid's football and saying there is no more of that. Maybe the public had been hoping for a sequel to Shaolin Soccer, and this was his way of saying "No!"? Still hoping though. Shaolin Soccer - 25 Years Later, the Next Generation Maybe not... :(

[@thefifth4669]

1:25 Based on my casual browsing, _Martial arts_ was derived from an older latin word with a meaning of "art of mars" (Roman God of War), the term was from *Europe* not in Asia. Martial Arts are like art of fighting, defense etc. And Kungfu was a Chinese Martial arts and yeah Kung Fu was not solely for fighting, I think it also has philosophical or spiritual side(Note: I am not a Kungfu practitioner)

[@ujang3288]

I’m in love with your laugh Mary. So heartwarming ❤

[@jeremystevens6640]

Me 2 ☺️

[@3DJapan]

For something like this but even crazier watch Kung Pow: Enter the Fist.

[@Do0msday]

I flat out love this movie. It's so damn fun. It's corny, but FUN and entertaining. There's some amazing action. As others have mentioned there are some great wuxia films like 'Crouching Tiger' and 'House of Flying Daggers'. I assume 'Ip Man' qualifies as well even though it's a tad different (but still terrific). But I think my personal favorite may be 'Flying Swords of Dragon Gate' . There are quite a few. Although the one thing I must mention with some when it comes to dub/sub....when it comes to things like anime I'm almost always a dub first because it's just easier to get into the arc when I can listen instead of having to read, but when it comes to foreign movies -- especially this movie in particular -- I'm so glad you went with sub. There's just something special about watching movies how they were originally intended. I just find it makes this movie more enjoyable.

[@marshallprince2583]

Mary, I love watching your reactions! You're so funny and so genuine! FYI, Kung Fu is a type of martial art. Martial arts is an umbrella term that covers everything from karate, to kung fu, to judo, kick boxing, and modern-day arts of physical warfare.

[@lemonherb1]

I think your comment earlier is probably a good comparison. The 'chi' based kung fu movies powers are kind of like the super hero abilities of this genre. But you'll find there are a lot more serious tone movies through the years as well, but the fantasy kung fu powers aspect remains. Many Chinese martial arts styles are also inspired by animals, so you'll see them described as such. One thing I was curious is if you noticed any difference in the phonetics of the language the characters were speaking. Many of them were speaking Cantonese, but others in Mandarin. I can only understand one of them, so to me it's like hearing people speaking French and Spanish with each other without skipping a beat in comprehension, and that seems so odd to me. I never lived in China, so I don't know if that's what happens on a regular basis or not. But my understanding is that Mandarin is the common spoken language. If you enjoy the comedic/slap stick variations, Shaolin Soccer or Tai Chi Zero, or any of the Jackie Chan movies are great choices If you want to look at a more dramatic kung fu movie, then I'd recommend Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, or the Ip Man movie with Donnie Yen.

[@kenjames6063]

Thanks, another fun reaction! Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is a great film, with amazing kung fu and much cinematic beauty.

[@douglasmorris7747]

Shoalin Soccer with subtitles jn mandarin is fantastic!

[@sleepyman6598]

There is a number of chinese break down of this film on youtube. They went more in depth with the explaination with frame, shooting angles, tributes and tempo. One thing you mentioned that, alot of people missed out is the fact that the same goes for "Mr Beast" and "landlord", they all have no names, yet you are invested in all of them. Even "Jane" is not a name, it is just a meme term for girl of certain appearance.

[@ArcanistBlack]

Now you gotta watch Shaolin Soccer

[@divacsantiago7979]

I remember watching this when I was 13 or 14, one of my absolutely favorite movie

[@jrojas2520]

This movie was so funny and the fights were entertaining.

[@ponkhan]

It's actually more fun to go into this as a newcomer- every other actor here is well known in kung fu cinema, so as soon as you recognize them, you KNOW you're in for a good fight scene hahaha (the landlord for example, is from the same school as Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung hahaha)

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

From what I've heard, the term "Kung Fu" literally means the muscle memory built from constant repetition of a series of physical movements -- any type of movements. So a musician playing an instrument is practicing kung fu, to build their muscle memory. I think it is only western media that has relegated it to meaning the varied types of martial arts.

[@hkay3127]

The best way to translate Kung Fu is probably art of craft... It can be referred to anything not just martial arts

[@joshuasantana685]

What I love is how the Boss battle ends It doesn’t end with the Beast defeated with the traditional beating or death All the Beast ever wanted was to have a new challenge. He learned so much kung fu, what else could he learn. Because when you’re simply the best and you’ve learned everything, life seems boring and meaningless. Nothing else matters except the next fight or death. Sing showed him that you can still learn something new. And it doesn’t have to be fighting. It can be something as beautiful as a flower trick. So when the Beast asked him how he did that trick, Sing said he’ll teach him something new. The Beast found new meaning, purpose and a worthy master.

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Shaolin Soccer Infernal Affairs (Scorsese remade this as The Departed, which won the Oscar for Best Picture)

[@DanJonesHypnosis]

Would love to see you react to the Ip Man films (with Donnie Yen) at some point... Jackie Chan's early films would also be good to watch, like Drunken Master 1 and 2 and Snake in the Eagles Shadow...

[@nkes8978]

This is my childhood movie 😇

[@quisimixtv]

The husband of the landlord is also in Shang-Chi. He's the older guy that was teaching Aquafina's character about using the bow and arrows😁

[@SkyFoxCode]

Omg please watch shaolin soccer if you haven’t already. It’s a scream😂

[@SilenMonser]

"Older brother" is like an Asian thing, usually with maybe 5 years age difference or less. In Cantonese, "Tai Lo" is older brother, "Sai Lo" is younger brother. Could be like in a martial arts school where you have a student younger or older than you. Same applies to a gang or a "family". In Korea, the equivalent would be "Hyung" for male to older male (like coworkers or in a gang), "Oppa" for young females to older males. I don't recall if there are words to address the younger person in Korean. In Japan, something like the gangster use of "Aniki" for elder brother but not a real brother could be used, similar to Korea's "Hyung". Alternatively, Onii-san could be used ("chan" instead of "san" if the relationship is closer) from a young female to an older male (not too old like an uncle though).

[@tonguetwistjake6919]

Finally! Someone who reacts to this watches it in Chinese! I feel original languages are so underrated.

[@boboboy8189]

She's said she half Asian. Especially Aussie were okey with original languages unlike american

[@davadh]

You should watch Infernal Affairs, it's the best Hong Kong crime thriller. It was remade as "The Departed" in the USA, which won the Oscars.

[@Emily-tb1cp]

Will you ever watch the original STAR TREK movies? I would love to see that!

[@ustaz_abu_jan]

I love your reaction so genuine not overreacting and not over the top

[@dustinherk8124]

if i was to cast a live action Uncle Iroh for Avatar, i would most definitely use the big bad guy from this film. Siu-Lung Leung with a beard would be perfect. he's still more than capable of pulling the physical feats, that Iroh would perform through the seasons, in his 70's. he holds a great cadence to the characters that he portrays. Just a magical aura of "fuck with me and find out", while still being able to portray incredible kindnesss and understanding (in his other roles)

[@Gunnar-Peterson]

Fun Fact: Pig Sty Alley is based on the Walled City of Kowloon in Hong Kong which was basically a giant slum of interconnected buildings where poor people and immigrants would scrape by. The buildings were town down in the early 90s but the citizens remmember it quite fondly, the Japanese are obsessed with this place and there is a replica theme park in Japan. The original choreographer for the film was Sammo Hung who grew up with Jackie Chan, he choreographed the first fight scene in Pig Sty Alley and eventually had to withdraw due to illness, Stephen Chow then brought in Yuen Woo Ping(legendary fight choreographer who also did The Matrix) to finish the rest of the film. Really glad you enjoyed this film, it's one of my favourites and perhaps the most accessible Hong Kong film

[@TheJokerMan2]

Mary is so cute especially when she’s so happy laughing 😂😅

[@michaeldavis2001]

Fun fact: Yuen Wah (the landlord) fought both Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung in Dragons forever. He was also the stuntman that did the famous backflip kick in Enter the Dragon after Bruce Lee injured his back. Yuen Qui (the landlady - no relation) was a retired actress who accompanied a friend to the audition, but got hired when someone recognised her.

[@quakespr]

The fighting choreographer is Yuen Woo Ping, and the beggar, Yuen Cheung Yan, is his brother. Their father was the late Yuen Siu Tien, whose most famous role was the Beggar Su in Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master.

[@fitzpatrick460]

Stephen Chow have a lots of funny movies,I grow up watching his movies,God of gambler,God of cookery,King of beggar,Hail the judge,Fight back to school,Shaolin Soccer,it’s all very good comedy movie.

[@jeremygeorgia4943]

I am glad you noticed how behind nearly everyone was, on their rent. The fact that the three masters ended up dead, demonstrates how much danger they were in, by staying. I believe, this is why they were sent away. If you read between the lines, the landowners were not there to see The Beast. They were there to deal with the Axe Gang. They would either work out a deal, or wipe them all out. Since they brought the bell, they were probably fully expecting the latter. In any case, the Axe Gang would not be bothering their settlement. Unfortunately, they broke The Beast out, otherwise, things would have been a lot different. Keep going with Chow. Check out his older stuff too. You might like Journey to the West. He doesn't act in it, but he does direct.

[@zg0t662]

Chow did act in Journey to the West - A Chinese Odyssey Part 1 & 2 which was out in the 90s. He played the 2 main characters: the Monkey King Sun Wukong and the reincarnated Zhi Zunbao. The one that he didn't act in was Part 3 that was filmed much later.

[@raphaelyu3455]

Easter eggs in Kung Fu Hustle 1. The Chinese cow boy at the openning scene is a very famous Chinese director Feng Xiaogang. He rarely in acting role, just support Stephen Chow. 2. The beggar in ending scene is Mr Yuen Cheung Yan, brother of famous martial arts director Yuen Woo Ping. He holding many books are Hong Kong popular martial arts novels….some kind of pulp fiction in martial arts. 3. Landlord lady named, Yuen Qiu, she learned martial art from the same master as Jackie Chan. 4. Landlord lady is ace as Bruce Lee in the car. 5. The Beast, the original name in Cantonese is 火雲邪神 (Evil God of fire-clouds), the villain of popular martial art novel 如來神掌 Buddha’s Palm, Bruce Leung Siu Lung acting the Beast, he was one of the famous action movie star at 70s, earlier than Bruce Lee era. 6. Stephen Chow had destroyed the football, he said “No more Soccer!”, he was self-deprecating his last movie Shaolin Soccer - Kung Fu Hustle must better! 7. Some Kung Fu moves styles like landlord lady - Powerful screaming, the Beast - Frog style rocket, the Bmaboo stick style of noodle master, these are tribute to the legend writer Jin Yong 金庸‘s literature.

[@yudaisrijugawan9622]

This movie is so over the top, Love it! Sorry if anyone already mentioned this, but the landlord husband in this movie is Master Guang Bo in Shang-Chi (17 years later)

[@Pop_Pop_Taq]

Shaolin soccer is right up the same area as this movie . That is another classic movie

[@Dirkus17]

1:08 Well the difference between martial arts and Kung fu fighting is that the practitioners of the latter, well those cats are fast as lightning. In fact, it could be said to be a little bit frightening, but there’s no doubt that they fight with expert timing.

[@ceskil]

FYI. In Hong Kong, there is this famous writer, Jing Yong, a novel book writer, wrote a series of Kungfu style stories, which based on ancient Chinese history. This movie took many references from the book of Condor Heroes. First there is this Xiao Long Nu (Dragon Girl) and Yang Guo (Yang family name, Guo means regrets) reference, the Lion Roar from a hero Golden Hair Lion King, the Yin and Yang symbol on the ground from TaiChi. The Frog Style, actually called Toad Kungfu, which is a powerful and poisonous skil created by the Master Ou Yang Feng (frictional). The Buddha Palm is reference to another story of the same name, where a hero learn the 9 styles of Buddha Palm. The beggar selling secret kungfu manual scripts, is the same actor of another flim the King of Beggar Sect Su Qi Er of the same actor Stephen Chow. Su Qi Er in the story is a champion martial artist, but is illiterate, his father bought off the examiner so he can have a post in the Emperor's court. But was found out and as punshment, he will be a beggar for the rest of his life. Do you know the 3 kungfu master in the flim is actual masters in real life who won many kungfu competition in China. Plus the Beast is also a Champion Master Kungfu. Stephen Chow himself also practise Kungfu, but no many know, as his style of acting are more comedy then martial arts.

[@movielover828]

Awesome reaction, Mary Cherry! "Kung Fu Hustle" is one of the funniest kung-fu movies of all time, and you should also check out "Shaolin Soccer" as well. And I'm pretty sure that the Daniels (who made "Everything Everywhere All at Once") had a big influence on Stephen Chow as well.

[@7rollface]

If you want more kung-fu comedies, then Mr. Vampire is amazing, and it’s definitely worth checking out more of Jackie Chan’s stuff. Far too many to mention, but the Police Story trilogy is a good place to start.

[@dustinherk8124]

Stephen Chow's highest grossing film is (2013) Journey to the West:: Conquering the Demons. however he wasnt in an acting role, but was 1 of 2 directors involved in production and was the lead writer. its a fantasy comedy. I also suggest Shaolin Soccer, the first movie of his that exploded in popularity in the west. (filmed before this one. and had many of the same actors)

[@Seele2015au]

Hi Mary, nice reaction as always. The phrase "Chinese films" can be taken in different contexts: it could be films made in/by mainland China, or in the widest context, films made in the Chinese language, which could be from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or anywhere for that matter. "Kung Fu Hustle" was definitely within the context of Hong Kong films, and it tried to balance the tremendous cultural references understood by those brought up within a Chinese cultural context, and entertainment for those who're not. The KZbinr Accented Cinema has a video looking deeper into this, worth a look. You must have noticed no shortage of homages to a lot of films, but even James Cameron tipped his hat to Stephen Chow in "Alita: Battle Angel": the bit when Alita flies over her attacker filmed from above was a tribute to the sequence of the Landlady flying over the truck as seen in 12:47. "Martial arts" refer to any combat system regardless of origin, and "kung fu" is, in its widest context, "skills earned by practice", but usually means any combat system from China. There is also "wushu", phonetic rendering of "martial arts" when pronounced in Mandarin, which specifically refers to a codified form of kung fu for point-scoring as a competitive sport, in the same manner as ice skating.

[@VJP8464]

If you get to Shaolin Soccer, make sure it’s not the shortened version, it cuts so much out Also one note, I’ve seen some people mention that point about throwing the axes at Coolie, but you have to remember they’re surrounding him on all sides, so any missed throws would just hit each other And if they all tried to line up on one side, he of course wouldn’t let them Besides, given all the craziness regarding their abilities, he would have just dodged them all anyway lol

[@WoncoTheSane]

Love your thoughts, love your reaction, love your sense of humor, love your style!

[@bredincummings4381]

Stephen Chow has some great films! He gives them a whimsical balance of serious and humorous moments. This one is in my top 10 favorites!

[@RaikageSama]

Kungfu hustle was my childhood favorite. I had the DVD and i used to watch it daily after school.

[@n0body550]

Kung fu is a form of martial arts. Martial arts is the header for the names of fighting styles

[@michaelrosas6503]

Big brother is like showing respect…Mary please look into Jet Li “HERO” & “Fearless”….and Donnie Yen IP Man series

[@abrimfulofasha]

The Raid and The Raid 2 are two martial arts movies that are a definite must watch. The fight choreography is insane

[@wolflike24124]

Just like many people are requesting..WATCH SHAOLIN SOCCER. The same cast is here and filmed back in 2001 so you're gonna have great laughs but amazing anime like Kung fu action. I wouldn't mind either watching with Chinese or English dub both are good.

[@captain_eaglefort]

I think you’d really enjoy Shaolin Soccer. Stephen Chow did that too. It’s just as crazy.