Bad Blood- new Dennis Law film - Page 5

kngfu · 04-17-2010, 11:03 PM

I really enjoyed this movie. Any On has come along way since BLACK MASK 2.

AlbertV · 04-26-2010, 06:19 PM

I got to see the film yesterday and like some, I agree the plot is just blah, only because you knew what was going to happen from the getgo. However, I was impressed with the action scenes. My two favorite fights were Andy On vs. Xiong Xin-Xin and the On and Jiang Luxia against Michael Chan, Ken Low, and goons.

I did notice something though. In the finale, did it look like Bernice Liu was using more Japanese karate as she looked as if she was posing like she was more of a karateka than a kickboxer or kung fu expert. I could be wrong, but I was under that impression.

Plus, I noticed Law used a similar plot element in this film and in FATAL CONTACT. I call it the connection of "the quiet fighter and the strong female". In Fatal Contact, Kong was manipulated by Tin to fight in the underground fights.

****SPOILER****
In this film, Calf, the quiet fighter, was manipulated by Audrey (the strong female) only to take the fall in the end of the connection when she stabs him from behind on the rooftop when she is in between buildings.

One Armed Boxer · 05-10-2010, 06:45 PM

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I loved the movie, it felt like a real Hong Kong action film, you know the type they made a ton of the 1980s and we all loved, plot and the twists were a bit wacky, but the fighting was a banquet of action! It also felt like a girls fighting (since they don't use guns) type of movie too. It felt like a throwback, but one they didn't just play up things for nostalgia points, but made a movie that would be right at home with films of that era.

I just got through watching this movie & I have to say I completely agree with gfanikf...it's a real throw back to the insance flicks we all know & love from the 80's! There are some great one against multiple opponent fights that include some wince inducing falls (the poor stunt man who falls from the top of the container onto the road via bouncing off the car springs to mind)...& to complete the nostalgic feel there is a bunch of completely ridiculous and crazy scenes that make no sense whatsoever (the main character taking on and killing a group of fighters for no reason whatsoever!?).

I guess as well that because the film is about gangsters, the Chinese censors also didn't have a problem with something we haven't had in a modern HK action movie for a long time...a completely nilhistic ending!

Of course it's true that Dennis Law has a long way to go in the directing department...but really, who watches these movies for the direction!? I've never seen one discussion about 'Fist of Legend' which focuses on the directing merits of Gordon Chan, of course it's about the action. However Law's apparent fondness for filming people walking can make a great drinking game, he has to fill out the running time somehow I suppose, still, better shots of people walking than a sub-plot involving some Hong Kong pop idols falling in love or whatever!

daisho2004 · 05-15-2010, 04:44 PM

OK I finally got a chance to watch this movie last night and I thought the action scenes for the most part were Awesome. Bernice Liu's fighting was a little to staged for me, but Luxia Jiang is a real M.A. Champion and she was off the hook! I watch the making of this movie and all the Actors did there own stunts and a lot of them got banged up while making this movie. I do agree the plot was to predictable I wish it had more of a mystery to it. But overall an excellent action movie.

gfanikf · 06-22-2010, 02:11 AM

You can get an MP3 download of the entire soundtrack for 8.99 from Amazon of all places!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H1YUCS/...w_r_fa_dp_mp3a

David Rees · 06-23-2010, 12:49 PM

Just saw it and agree its a good film, excellent action and im suprised it hasnt got more praise on here and elsewhere. If your a fan of modern day action check it out you wont be dissapointed. Andy On seems to get better with each film.

CHEAP REGION FREE BLU RAY PLAYERS UNDER £100..HERE

dionbrother · 06-25-2010, 09:57 PM

I'm down with GFanik. This is like Frankie Chan's BURNING AMBITION. Not much in the plot or story, a bit laughable in fact, but great hand-to-hand fight scenes and refreshingly unpretentious.

One Armed Boxer · 02-12-2012, 04:35 AM

Just a heads up, this movie is being released on region 1 DVD on February 28th under the completely unnecessary re-title of 'King of Triads'....for anyone who hasn't seen it and is a fan of the 80's modern-day kickboxing movies, I'd class this movie as a must-see.

ShaOW!linDude · 02-12-2012, 05:24 AM

Thanks for the heads up, OAB!

BLfan · 02-12-2012, 08:50 AM

I recently watched this movie finally after purchasing the blu ray. The action sequences are well done. Andy-On, Xin Xin Xiong and Luxia Jiang are the best thing in the movie including the old woman who played the wife who has an amusing scene in the movie. The rest of the movie is very badly acted and the plot was poor in my opinion.

04-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#41
kngfu Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 193	my thoughts I really enjoyed this movie. Any On has come along way since BLACK MASK 2.

04-26-2010, 06:19 PM	#42
AlbertV Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,130	I got to see the film yesterday and like some, I agree the plot is just blah, only because you knew what was going to happen from the getgo. However, I was impressed with the action scenes. My two favorite fights were Andy On vs. Xiong Xin-Xin and the On and Jiang Luxia against Michael Chan, Ken Low, and goons. I did notice something though. In the finale, did it look like Bernice Liu was using more Japanese karate as she looked as if she was posing like she was more of a karateka than a kickboxer or kung fu expert. I could be wrong, but I was under that impression. Plus, I noticed Law used a similar plot element in this film and in FATAL CONTACT. I call it the connection of "the quiet fighter and the strong female". In Fatal Contact, Kong was manipulated by Tin to fight in the underground fights. **SPOILER** In this film, Calf, the quiet fighter, was manipulated by Audrey (the strong female) only to take the fall in the end of the connection when she stabs him from behind on the rooftop when she is in between buildings. __________________ http://www.kungfucinema.com/author/AlbertV

05-15-2010, 04:44 PM	#44
daisho2004 Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,777	OK I finally got a chance to watch this movie last night and I thought the action scenes for the most part were Awesome. Bernice Liu's fighting was a little to staged for me, but Luxia Jiang is a real M.A. Champion and she was off the hook! I watch the making of this movie and all the Actors did there own stunts and a lot of them got banged up while making this movie. I do agree the plot was to predictable I wish it had more of a mystery to it. But overall an excellent action movie. __________________ Ninja now you'll see, you Wish you'd had been Wiser.

06-22-2010, 02:11 AM	#45
gfanikf Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 417	You can get an MP3 download of the entire soundtrack for 8.99 from Amazon of all places! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H1YUCS/...w_r_fa_dp_mp3a __________________ HK AND CULT FILM NEWS hkfilmnews.blogspot.com

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06-23-2010, 12:49 PM	#46
David Rees Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,347	Just saw it and agree its a good film, excellent action and im suprised it hasnt got more praise on here and elsewhere. If your a fan of modern day action check it out you wont be dissapointed. Andy On seems to get better with each film. CHEAP REGION FREE BLU RAY PLAYERS UNDER £100..HERE

06-25-2010, 09:57 PM	#47
dionbrother Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 652	I'm down with GFanik. This is like Frankie Chan's BURNING AMBITION. Not much in the plot or story, a bit laughable in fact, but great hand-to-hand fight scenes and refreshingly unpretentious.

02-12-2012, 04:35 AM	#48
One Armed Boxer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,251	Just a heads up, this movie is being released on region 1 DVD on February 28th under the completely unnecessary re-title of 'King of Triads'....for anyone who hasn't seen it and is a fan of the 80's modern-day kickboxing movies, I'd class this movie as a must-see.

02-12-2012, 05:24 AM	#49
ShaOW!linDude Master Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 3,259	Thanks for the heads up, OAB!

02-12-2012, 08:50 AM	#50
BLfan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 226	I recently watched this movie finally after purchasing the blu ray. The action sequences are well done. Andy-On, Xin Xin Xiong and Luxia Jiang are the best thing in the movie including the old woman who played the wife who has an amusing scene in the movie. The rest of the movie is very badly acted and the plot was poor in my opinion.