This article celebrates the excellence of modern martial arts films, highlighting their critical acclaim and the contributions of acclaimed directors and actors like Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, Tony Jaa, Jet Li, and Michelle Yeoh. It argues that while classic martial arts movies are beloved, modern films have pushed the genre into exciting new territory.
It’s astounding how many great modern martial arts movies have received near-universal praise on Rotten Tomatoes. While it’s well known that iconic classics of years gone by, like Seven Samurai and Yojimbo, have long been favored by movie critics, these films' legendary status can sometimes overshadow the merits of more recent martial arts triumphs in the 21st century.
Kung Fu Hustle R ActionComedyCrimeFantasy Kung Fu Hustle is a 2004 action-comedy film directed by Stephen Chow. Set in 1940s Shanghai, the film follows a hapless gangster aspiring to join the notorious Axe Gang. The plot intensifies when a humble neighborhood discovers its own unlikely heroes with exceptional martial arts skills. Renowned for its unique blend of slapstick humor and kung fu choreography, the film stars Stephen Chow and features Yuen Wah, Leung Siu-lung, and Eva Huang.
Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review Your comment has not been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! 7.7/10 John Wick: Chapter 4 R ThrillerCrimeAction Following the events of Chapter 3 - Parabellum, John Wick Chapter 4 will see the titular character battle against some of his most dangerous foes yet. With a bounty on his head that continues to skyrocket, John decides to take the fight to the High Table on a global scale and battles across areas like Osaka and Paris to wipe out some of the strongest players in the underworld.
Your Rating close 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Rate Now 0/10 Leave a Review Your comment has not been saved My List My Favorite Movies My Watchlist Success! Director Wilson Yip Release Date April 29, 2010 Writers Tai-Lee Chan , Hiu-Yan Choi , David Tadman , Edmond Wong Cast Donnie Yen , Lynn Hung , Simon Yam , Sammo Hung Kam-Bo , Xiaoming Huang , Siu-Wong Fan Runtime 108 Minutes Main Genre Action Expand 6 The Paper Tigers Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% The American martial arts action comedy The Paper Tigers has received widespread acclaim for its hilarious depiction of childhood kung fu prodigies who have grown into washed-up, middle-aged men.
Director Ang Lee Release Date December 8, 2000 Studio Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia , Good Machine International , Edko Films , Zoom Hunt Productions Distributor Sony Pictures Classics Writers Wang Hui-ling , James Schamus , Tsai Kuo-jung Cast Chow Yun-Fat , Michelle Yeoh , Zhang Ziyi , Chang Chen , Lang Sihung , Cheng Pei-pei Runtime 120 Minutes Budget $17 Million Main Genre Action Expand 4 The Twilight Samurai Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99% The historical drama The Twilight Samurai...
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