List Your Top Five Shaw Movie must have

[QUANMAY34]

Your Top Five Shaw Movie must have or kill to have?

I trying to debate someone else over this

[fabhui]

Killer Constable
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
Crippled Avengers
Magic Blade
Heroes of the East

Well that's my top 5 for today, ask me tomorrow and it might be completely differet!!

[tarim69]

Tiger Killer
Heroes Of The East
Shaolin Martial Arts
Avenging Eagle
The Duel

[sammofan]

I love Kara Hui and shapes so if I could only have five I'd pick -
1. My Young Auntie
2. Heroes of the East
3. Five Superfighters
4. New Tales of the Flying Fox
5. Eight Diagram Pole Fighter or Legendary Weapons of China (sorry I can't decide which one I'd rather have)

[Mr Dragula]

Crippled Avengers
King Boxer
Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
36th Chamber Shaolin
Legendary Weapons of China

[agentzuk]

Golden Arms
Crippled Avengers
Five Venoms
Avenging Eagle
Challenge of the Masters

[QUANMAY34]

thanks guys, I wanted to see how many people choose eight diagram pole which is one of my best films along with heros of east, venoms, avenging eagle, super nijas.

What is your umber 1 best shaw movie?

[PaulyOne]

these are my top 5 at the moment

1. invincible shaolin
2. brave archer
3. executioners from shaolin
4. crippled avengers
5. king boxer

[Mr Dragula]

super nijas.

Sadly i've never has the pleasure of seeing this, seems as if i've been waiting on the Celestial release for ages.

What is your umber 1 best shaw movie?

I couldn't possibly narrow down any further, I nearly keeled over whittling down to five.

[tino]

1) Human Lanterns-my no.1 fav
2) The Master
3) Blood Brothers
4) Avenging Eagle
5) Shaolin Rescuers & Five Venoms

[thejadefacedassassin]

1. The 14 Amazons
2. The Crimson Charm
3. Intimate Confessions Of A Chinese Courtesan
4. Lady General Hua Mu Lan
5. Killers 5

[stormybman]

Man, you trying to kill us? LOL!!! I'm certain we've all suffered brain-freeze trying to answer this one...

I 'll give it a shot:

1.)Kingboxer
2.)Bloodbrothers
3.)36TH Chamber of Shaolin
4.)The Duel
5.)Invincible Shaolin

[fightlikeapes]

Heroes of the East
8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Crippled Avengers
36th Chamber of Shaolin
King Boxer

[Live Wire]

The Lady Hermit
The Invincible Fist
14 Amazon
Avenging Eagle
The Crimson Charm

[thejadefacedassassin]

Live Wire

So nice to see The Crimson Charm & The 14 Amazons in your list of Top 5 Shaw Movies Of All-Time!

[Live Wire]

jadefacedassassin
I prefer Ivy Ling Po over Wang Yu and the teahouse fight against Wong Hap is fantastic. Her weapon reminds me of Star Wars (or the other way round).

[venomchamber]

As a die-hard Shaw Brothers film fanatic, it is difficult to narrow it down to just 5 titles. Picking 5 out of over 500 is like asking which child do you love more? However, it is easier if I were to list my top 5 SB films in their genres...

1- CRIPPLED AVENGERS
This is probably my favorite Chang Cheh film from his
venoms period as I rewatch this one more often. I love 'em
all, but this is the best. Over the top? Sure! But never a
dull moment and action packed from start to finish!
2- SHAOLIN MANTIS
Believe it or not, this is my favorite Liu Chia-Liang film!
'nuff said!
3- THE NEW ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN
is my favorite Chang Cheh film from his David Chiang/Ti
Lung early '70s basher-era. *It was also my first exposure
to the Shaws as "TRIPLE IRONS" back in the 42 Street
grindhouse days!
4- AVENGING EAGLE
is my favorite Sun Chung film. What's more, Ku Feng is on
fine villainous display in both this and New One-Armed
Swordsman.
5- SUPER INFRAMAN
is my 'guilty pleasure'. This is my favorite sci-fi/horror
related Shaw film. (Actually, BLACK MAGIC PART 2 is
my favorite SB horror film, but we're limiting this list to 5.)
I enjoyed the bizarre sets and costumes, and Tang Chia's
fight choreography in this one is...let's just say unique.
As a fan of Japanese SF films & TV such as Kamen Rider
and Ultraman, I caught on to this from the start.

Well, there you go! :D

[HAZ74]

1) 36 Chambers Of Shaolin
2) Human Lanterns
3) Vengeance
4) Blood Brothers
5) Legendary Weapons Of China

[oldeschool17]

Cant list 5 cause i like so many but i do say these are absolute must haves:

-36th Chamber Of Shaolin
-Crippled Avengers

[killer meteor]

1) Crippled Avengers
2) The Sword Of Swords
3) Come Drink With Me
4) The Magic Blade
5) Human Lanterns

[VonHumboldtFleischer]

1. THE CHINESE BOXER
2. VENGEANCE
3. THE ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN
4. KING BOXER
5. THE MAGIC BLADE

Okay, that's the last time I'm changing it, honestly.

[thejadefacedassassin]

Since Crippled Avengers is on so many lists, I should just go downtown and buy the DVD. I was actually holding it the other day but......

[Iron Boat]

Boxer From Shantung
New One Armed Swordsman
Avenging Eagle
Blood Brothers
Soul of the Sword

[avenging eagle]

Just 5 isn't enuff but...

Avenging Eagle
7 Man Army
Crippled Avengers
8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Shaolin Avengers

[Chinatown Kid]

Heroes of the East
Thirty Sixth Chamber of Shaolin
5 Venoms
Invincible Shaolin
Chinatown Kid :D

And 5 isn't enough because I have to include The Kid with the Golden Arm too! ;)

[morgoth]

1- Killer Constable
2- Avenging Eagle
3- Shaolin Intruders
4- 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
5- Shaolin Mantis

Tough choice. If it was a top 10 list I would also include 36th Chamber, Return to the 36th Chamber, Heroes of the East, Dirty Ho, and Super Ninjas.

[angryguest]

1. Avenging Eagle
2. Five Venoms
3. The Duel
4. Blood Brothers
5. Savage Five

-----------------------------------------
If it were a top 10 list, the followings would be included:
6. Boxer From Shantung
7. Five Shaolin Masters
8. Shaolin Prince
9. New One Armed Swordsman
10. Sentimental Swordsman

[QUANMAY34]

Thanks guys, I was able to make my point of
36th chamber
cripple avengers
blood brothers
eight pole diagram
return of the 36th chamber
were going to be on everyone list at least 3 out of the 5 listed.

I have all five but working on getting the best top 10 - 20 of Shaw movies.

[vengeanceofhumanlanterns]

Human Lanterns
Delightful Forest
Have Sword Will Travel
The New One-Armed Swordsman
Avenging Eagle


honorable mention:

The Duel
Vengeance
Shaolin Mantis
Bloody Parrot
Black Butterfly

[justkungfuman]

1.To Kill A Mastermind
2. My Young Auntie
3. Super Ninjas
4. Five Deadly Venom's
5. Executioner's From Shaolin

Honorable Mention
1. House Of Traps
2. The Master
3. Masked Avengers
4. Avenging Eagle
5. King Boxer

It's hard when you have so many favorite's

[Karlos]

Boy, what a toughie! :D

For now, it's probably:

1) Seven Man army - unmatchable!!

2) 8 Diagram Pole Fighter - most haunting, atmospheric Shaws ever? Fu Sheng breaks my heart every time

3) The Duel - most hardcore SB film I've seen for a while. I wouldn't call testosterone fuelled, but watching this made me grow a third ball

4) HK Godfathers - what a classic! 80's fashions and choppers collide in this blood soaked masterwork

and finally...

5) Mad Monkey Kung Fu - truly love this one; everything about it is spot-on, and Hsiao Ho OWNS this!!

I'll probably change my mind in 10 mins! :D

[vengeanceofhumanlanterns]

5) Mad Monkey Kung Fu - truly love this one; everything about it is spot-on, and Hsiao Ho OWNS this!!

Hsiao ho, is that Liu Chia Liang's pupil in the film? The other madman doing his own stunts an such? Who helps exact revenge upon Lo Lieh's gang?

[Chinatown Kid]

watching this made me grow a third ball

:rollin
Yeah, The Duel was Chang Cheh at some of his macho best....

[Karlos]

You are indeed correct, Vengeanceofhumanlanterns; Hsiao Ho is the immensely gifted pupil to Lau Gar Leung in that film.

He was a GREAT acrobat - anyone know what he's up to nowadays??

Honestly, watching it, I wondered how he wasn't a much bigger star than he was (I thought much the same after seeing Yuen Tak in The Master.)

As for The Duel - wow!!! :eek

INCREDIBLY violent and just bursting with energy and cool moments. A MUST SEE!!! :D

[jmungus]

not gonna list my top 5 (couldnt decide anyhoo, some of the titles below may very well be top 5 candidates), but 5 must-haves that havent been mentioned yet:

shaolin prince:
imo tong gaai`s best. crazy action, crazy characters, many various cool locales, a true rollercoaster ride that spells B.I.G. F.U.N.

rendezvous with death:
so much substance and skills packed into the movies`simple but well conceived storyline, its truly amazing.
every action scene is a highlight, even without sporting the very best of choreos or longest fights around.
clearly the brother to sun chungs masterpiece avenging eagle, very similar in many regards.

lady assassin:
if u dont mind undercranked fights, this will deliver the truth in spades.
one of THE hottest actioners shaw has to offer.

monkey kf:
if it comes to acrobatic gung fuN actioners, this has been one of my faves for around 2 decades now.
up there with any other ace kf flick sporting goofy, zany antics galore (incl. GH`s and indie 'kf comedy' productions).

bastard swordsman:
could think of some wicked swashbucklers, a few of LKL`s, and a couple of chu yuan`s in particular now, but i ll go with this super-fun caper that is lighthearted entertainment in general, but doesnt miss some depth and seriousness when the plot requires it.
stuff like shaolin prince may carry the fusion of wuxia and classic gung fu to the extremes, but BS takes a similar approach and succeeds to the fullest. very solid story, good acting, charming, genuine, nice battles (heavily wire-assisted; ....... which reminds me- one of mankinds best undercranked wire-fu old skoolies nobody should sleep on: long road to gallantry! its frakkin on!!! just. plain. wicked!!!!!!)

[TambaChibaYama IchiFune]

Honestly, watching it, I wondered how he wasn't a much bigger star than he was (I thought much the same after seeing Yuen Tak in The Master.)

I totally agree with that. I thought the same thing after i watched The Master.

[morgoth]

I agree. And Yuen Tak had acting ability, not just great fighting skills. I love that scene in the brothel.

[morgoth]

Hey KArlos check this out- youtube.com/watch?v=DJkieSqN1r0 (http://youtube.com/watch?v=DJkieSqN1r0)

[Karlos]

Morgoth, my man, you have made my day!!! :D :D :D

GREAT to see him looking so well - he's still got da moves!!!

Thanks again!!!

:D

[pressureworld]

1) The Delinquent
2) The Blood Brothers
3) Excutioners from Shaolin
4) 8 Diagram Pole fighter
5) Chinese Super Ninja

[bboyninku]

Hsiao Hou and Yuen Tak are the most UNDERRATED martial artists ever! I mean Hsiao Hou was a beast in Disciples of 36th Chamber. He definitely surprised me on that one. Yuen Tak should have made it big since most of his Seven Fortune Brothers such as Jackie, Sammo, Yuen Biao, Corey Yuen, and even Yuen Wah have had some type of acclaim in martial arts movies. Before I saw Young Auntie, I told myself that, "Wow, if these two fought they would definitely produce some magic..." luckily they did in Young Auntie. Unfortunately it felt more like a tease of something that could have been beyond spectacular if it was just taken a little further... *sighs*. Oh well if you want to see the 2 in action in later years you can catch a glimpse of Hsiao Hou as one of the black costumed bandits in Iron Monkey against Yu Rong Guang and Yuen Tak is the super cool badass in Corey Yuen's Hero feat. Takeshi Kaneshiro and Yuen Biao.

One final note, there is one martial arts star on the come up that I'm keeping my eye on, his name is Philip Ng and he has a role in the television series Wing Chun. Watch out for him!

[Karlos]

It would have a dream to see Yuen Tak & Hsiou Ho go at it in MYA - as you say, what could have been...! :(

I saw Hero very recently and had to do a double-take when I realised that the baddie was indeed Yuen Tak!!! :eek

I thought he gave an impressive performance; in fact, for me, he was the best thing in it!

Before that, I hadn't seen him since the HK film awards back in the '90s, where he looked EXACTLY the same as he did in The Master.

Philip Ng I'm not yet familiar with but I shall certainly keep an eye out!!

:D

[Graeme Noble]

Heroes of the East
My Young Auntie
Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan
Mad Monkey Kung Fu
Five Venoms

[Tosh]

8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Legendary Weapons of China
Human Lanterns
Crippled Avengers
Whew, Bells of Death or Tiger Killer or 5 Venoms or The Delinquent or...

[tai_shin_mun]

flag of iron
bastard swordsman
5 shaolin masters
disciples of shaolin
long road to gallantry

[NoNiceTime]

Crippled Avenger

Heroes of the East

Magic Blade

Kung Fu Instructor

Shaolin Intruders

[shaw master]

#1 Chinese Super Ninja

Destroyers aka Magnifficent Ruffins

Gang Master

3 Evil Masters

2 Champions of Shaloin

[raider yang]

May have changed a bit from a few years ago.

1)To Kill A Mastermind...want remeastered but more than likely will sit in the vaults at Celestial
2)Gangmaster...great action from beginning to end
3)Lady Assassin...Norman Tsui always kicks butt
4)Vengeance...a David Chiang classic
5)Shaolin Intruders...Derek Yee and Pai Paio teamup

[The Dragon]

King Boxer
The Water Margin
Five Venoms
Boxer From Shangtung
36TH Chamber of Shaolin

This list doesn't mean I feel they're Shaws best or anything... In fact, if you ask a month from now the only one that would appear each time for me would be King Boxer. This is a film i'm crazy about because it's my first view Kung Fu flick.

[razorclam]

I haven't posted in a couple of years. It's good to see the way the message board has advanced.

1. Delightful Forest (I just bought this a week ago. I think it's my new favorite.)

2. Five Shaolin Masters

3. Avenging Eagle

4. Human Lanterns

5. Crippled Avengers