WING CHUN THE SERIES

[GungFu]

Wing chun the TV-series
8-Disc Set/1800 mins
w/Yuen Biao, Sammy Hung, Nicholas Tse

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[wudangimmortal]

just bought this from ebay 2 days ago..

any reason u post it up and not have any comments to go along with it? :p

[kowloon]

very nice serial tv. one of the best in the last years

[niro]

I was going to import this from america for Christmas but this bloody weak pound makes it lot more expensive

[Tantheman]

Ordered this a while ago. Very accomplished in story, characters and fight scenes. I did think the twist ending was a bit of a cop out though. Some of Yuen and Sammo's fights are excellent, and Nic Tse shows he has got some action chops.

[GungFu]

very nice serial tv. one of the best in the last years

Have you seen it? What did you think about it?

[wudangimmortal]

i got it in the mail a week ago, been watching it, up to episode 15, things started out slow, telling the story, learning the characters, things are starting to pick up, alot has happened, although little wing chun so far only a few select scenes, more like soap opera as of the first 15 eps. but definitely worth seeing. gordon liu makes an appearance which is memorable.

very happy i picked it up. looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Rebornman]

I thought this series rocked. My oly gripe would be with Nicholas Tse's character, very childish.

[KUNG FU BOB]

I thought this series rocked. My oly gripe would be with Nicholas Tse's character, very childish.

Agreed. I was wondering if maybe they made his character "go sulk by himself" as an excuse to ease up his filming requirements for this series. He was probably also performing concerts, in the recording studio, doing commercials, and talk show appearences the whole time they were shooting this series. His character was a bit frustrating, and despite his learning the moves for his role... I never felt he was able to convey any kind of power in his Wing Chun. The above-average choreography was a nice way to compensate for his physical performance's shortcomings though.

It was fantastic to see Yuen Biao doing Wing Chun kung fu again. His acting has definitely matured a great deal over the years. I gotta say- I always thought he was underused in HK cinema. I could have watched him starring in at least 50 more HK movies easy!

Also loved Sammo in this, especially his teaching scenes.

Gordon's cameo was good, but left me wanting much more.

I did feel that it used some prehistoric plot devices, and was a little too soap-opera-y (as previously mentioned), but I still enjoyed it. I'd probably rate it a 7 or 7.5 out of 10.

I recently started Biao's other recent Wing Chun TV series- REAL KUNG FU- and so far it's even better, with more emphasis on Biao's character (it's less of an ensemble piece than WING CHUN) and the action. And again, this series features most of the same historical figures as the films WARRIORS TWO and PRODIGAL SON did. Did I mention Yuen Wah plays Biao's teacher? :) Cool!

[wudangimmortal]

kung fu bob:

i was looking to watch that series as well, i read it is a sort of prequel to Wing Chun, where do you find it? any info appreciated.

[KUNG FU BOB]

kung fu bob:

i was looking to watch that series as well, i read it is a sort of prequel to Wing Chun, where do you find it? any info appreciated.

Hey brother, a friend of mine that lives in Malaysia sent it to me. He bought it there in a local store. I will ask him if there's a way you can order it from there, and get back to you with an answer as soon as I get one.

[wudangimmortal]

thanks alot , i appreciate it

need something to watch once i finish Wing Chun series. :l

[KUNG FU BOB]

Turns out I mis-remembered about where my REAL KUNG FU TV series had come from. The guy I traded for this, said his is a bootleg, and he traded for it himself. So I don't know where it can be bought.

Sorry I can't help more. After months of searching I couldn't find it myself, and posted a "please help" thread here on the forum to find it. Good luck.

[bigrogie]

You can buy originals of that series at http://www.fivestarlaser.com/movies/17041.html or at http://www.dvdasian.com/_e/Hong_Kong/product/25620/Wing_Chun_aka_Yong_Chun_Chinese_TV_Series_English_ Subtitled_1_40_Episodes_8_DVD_Box_Set_.htm Or if you want to trade for DVD-R, I have it. You can send me a PM.

[KUNG FU BOB]

You can buy originals of that series at http://www.fivestarlaser.com/movies/17041.html or at http://www.dvdasian.com/_e/Hong_Kong/product/25620/Wing_Chun_aka_Yong_Chun_Chinese_TV_Series_English_ Subtitled_1_40_Episodes_8_DVD_Box_Set_.htm Or if you want to trade for DVD-R, I have it. You can send me a PM.

Thanks bro, but he was asking where to get REAL KUNG FU, not WING CHUN. It's another TV series starring Yuen Biao, and centering on learning and practicing Wing Chun.

[SimonMW]

There were some good moments in Real Kung Fu, but I would hope that the fights in the new Wing Chun series are better?

I didn't like the ending to Real Kung Fu. The big fight at the end seemed to turn into a wire fest.

[KUNG FU BOB]

There were some good moments in Real Kung Fu, but I would hope that the fights in the new Wing Chun series are better?

I didn't like the ending to Real Kung Fu. The big fight at the end seemed to turn into a wire fest.

Oh shit. Really? I'm only up to the 8th episode. Still, I'm enjoying it.

WING CHUN's fights really seemed to have a wide range in quality, from just okay to very good.

[SimonMW]

Don't get me wrong, there are some great fights in Real Kung Fu that you have to look forward too. I won't say more, but you will love them.

[wudangimmortal]

im on ep 30 of wing chun, so far im very happy i picked it up, it has something for everyone and of course yuen biao and sammo hung with alot of wing chun .

[wudangimmortal]

could anyone recommend another series similar to this?

I thoroughly enjoyed it and now somewhat depressed i have nothing more of the series to see haha.

hoping someone can suggest a new series similar in style. thanks in advance!

[HAZ]

could anyone recommend another series similar to this?

I thoroughly enjoyed it and now somewhat depressed i have nothing more of the series to see haha.

hoping someone can suggest a new series similar in style. thanks in advance!

Real Kung Fu was great.

[wudangimmortal]

Yes, this I have heard and currently looking to purchase it: if i could only find it somewhere for sale :S

[HAZ]

hmm...5 star lazer had it once upon a time...I'll let you know if I find anything.

I'm also liking Fearless & The Handsome Siblings, which I think is a retelling of the Proud Twins.

[KUNG FU BOB]

hmm...5 star lazer had it once upon a time...I'll let you know if I find anything.

I'm also liking Fearless & The Handsome Siblings, which I think is a retelling of the Proud Twins.

Haz, is "FEARLESS" the Huo Yuan Jia series with Ekin Chen? I have that series, but it's just called HUO YUAN JIA on my release.

[wudangimmortal]

I saw that series (huo yuan jia) on a site as well . How is it? Was thinking of getting it.

[HAZ]

Haz, is "FEARLESS" the Huo Yuan Jia series with Ekin Chen? I have that series, but it's just called HUO YUAN JIA on my release.

Yep, mine says "Fearless - A Chinese Hero"

[shelliegal]

Agreed. I was wondering if maybe they made his character "go sulk by himself" as an excuse to ease up his filming requirements for this series. He was probably also performing concerts, in the recording studio, doing commercials, and talk show appearences the whole time they were shooting this series. His character was a bit frustrating, and despite his learning the moves for his role... I never felt he was able to convey any kind of power in his Wing Chun. The above-average choreography was a nice way to compensate for his physical performance's shortcomings though.

It was fantastic to see Yuen Biao doing Wing Chun kung fu again. His acting has definitely matured a great deal over the years. I gotta say- I always thought he was underused in HK cinema. I could have watched him starring in at least 50 more HK movies easy!

Also loved Sammo in this, especially his teaching scenes.

Gordon's cameo was good, but left me wanting much more.

I did feel that it used some prehistoric plot devices, and was a little too soap-opera-y (as previously mentioned), but I still enjoyed it. I'd probably rate it a 7 or 7.5 out of 10.

I recently started Biao's other recent Wing Chun TV series- REAL KUNG FU- and so far it's even better, with more emphasis on Biao's character (it's less of an ensemble piece than WING CHUN) and the action. And again, this series features most of the same historical figures as the films WARRIORS TWO and PRODIGAL SON did. Did I mention Yuen Wah plays Biao's teacher? :) Cool!

totally agreed with you! couldn't have said it better myself!

i think i bought mine from yesasia. i love biao in here and actually wished he was the main main star instead of nic.

he was definitely underused in movies during his prime. would have love to watch more movies of him.

i think borders.com might carry some of his tv series too - and lotsa time they have 20%, 30% and even 40% off coupons. i'm actually looking to get his "ultimate crime fighter" from there.

[HAZ]

To the poster who's looking for a new series to watch, I just started the four & I like it already!

[wudangimmortal]

any information regarding the four?

im going to see real kung fu soon, and thinking of getting huo yuan jia, and handsome siblings.

[lillippa328]

hey dont mean 2 bump this but is this the series that Legend of the Twin Dragons was compiled of?


Because i bought it as it was marketed as a sequal to prodigal son, and it wasnt bad, but if it was a tv series im sure it was a bunch left out....

[KUNG FU BOB]

Yep, Legend of the Twin Dragons was made up from bits of this series.

[Solid Ronin]

I'm seeing it on www.amazon.com for 5o bucks... I think I'll you-tube it a bit and if I like what I see order it

[crazedjustice888]

Is the series Real Kung Fu available with subs anywhere? Naturally English ones...lol

[hahaha]

I watched it on my GekTV IPTV,it's good

In fact I have been watching alot of action/kungfu TV series on gektv.All Kungfu/action.Asian drama movie-lovers should checkout this IPTV thing.

[Milodan]

Hey Crazed Justice, Fivestarlaser have Real Kung Fu for $16. That is a crazy price for such a good series.

[Fightingfist]

I think ive seen this a few years back, enjoyed it