Kung Fu Hustle (Axe-Kickin' Edition) | 
 enlarge | Actors: Yuen Wah, Leung Siu Lung, Stephen Chow, Feng Xiaogang, Lam Suet
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  269 reviews
Sales Rank: 5883
Format: Ac-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: Cantonese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Dubbed), French (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 14355
UPC: 043396143555
EAN: 0043396143555
ASIN: B000QGEB12
Theatrical Release Date: April 22, 2005
Release Date: July 31, 2007
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Product Description
Stephen Chow (director and star of Shaolin Soccer) is at it again with his newest action-packed and comedic martial-arts adventure KUNG FU HUSTLE. From wildly imaginative kung fu showdowns to dance sequences featuring tuxedoed mobsters you've never seen action this outrageous and characters this zany! With jaw-dropping fight sequences by Yuen Wo Ping (famed action choreographer of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and The Matrix) KUNG FU HUSTLE will blow you away! In a town ruled by the Axe Gang Sing (Stephen Chow) desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turn out to be kung fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and the slumlords to engage in an explosive kung fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung fu master of all.System Requirements:Running Time: 99 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES/MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Rating: R UPC: 043396143555 Manufacturer No: 14355
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 Had high hopes. They were quickly dashed by this bloody mess... August 21, 2008
Michael Gmirkin (Beaverton, Oregon, USA)
I've heard a number of glowing reviews of this movie. I'm in a martial arts movie phase right now. In my opinion, this movie is just "not good." It had a few rather funny moments (few being the operative word). Other than that it was pretty much just an unredeemed bloodbath and not especially funny.
I really didn't care much for this one, sadly. I'll stick with some of the better actual martial arts movies and keep an eye open for a GOOD martial arts spoof. The White Dragon just didn't do it for me either. I'm hoping that Kung Pow - Enter The Fist, Kung Phooey! or Where Is Mama's Boy will be better send-ups of the genre.
Again, Kung Fu Hustle was pretty much an abominable, bloody mess of a movie (both literally and figuratively), in my opinion (having recently watched MUCH better fare like Hero, Fearless, Curse of the Golden Flower, Legend of the Black Scorpion, Tai Chi Master, The Warrior, The Forbidden Kingdom, The Myth, etc).
 Do the Blu-Ray Hustle!!! This movies kicks some serious axe!!! August 20, 2008
Jason Pumphrey (Falls Church, Virginia United States)
What a great film,this was one of the suprise imports in the movie theaters,very funny stuff indeed,a very funny kung fu flick with a great story line too,The evil cigarette smoking landlady is very funny and memorable,as well as all the other great elements of this ultra cool film!!! I've had it twice on DVD (the original Widescreen and Axe Kicking Edition),but this Blu Ray Disc takes it even a step further witn great visuals,sound,and pretty much the same extras that were on the original Widescreen DVD release!!! A very recommdended Blu-Ray release!!! Two thumbs up!!! A+
Kung Fu Whomp-Fest August 10, 2008
T. Mantyh (Milwaukee, WI)
If you like Jackie Chan flicks, comedies, action films or just something to watch 'cause you're bored, I would suggest that you get this movie. It's funny, filled with kung fu style antics and it's even got a love story tucked away in the background for you sappy types. I would also suggest watching it in the original Chinese and subtitles, since a couple jokes didn't transfer over when they did the English dubbing.
Original, innovative and brilliant. August 4, 2008
B. Nallick (Mpls, MN)
I wasn't sure what to expect when I popped this into the DVD player.
I loved Crouching Tiger and Hero, but a Martial Arts comedy???
My expectations were NOT high.
Surprise, surprise..........it's one of the best Martial Arts movies I've ever seen.
As for being a comedy, it's a very dark comedy which is right up my alley.
Well, pretty dark. Some of it isn't quite as dark, the looney tunes scenes with the lady with the rollers in her hair are fall off the couch funny.
The acting is great from everybody, there really isn't one performance that stands out, but considering it's a comedy........everyone does fine.
The FX are out of this world good, some of the best high wire combat moves I've ever seen.
Easily right up there with Crouching Tiger, and Hero.
Kung Fu Hustle has one thing so many movies are lacking.....atmosphere!!!
The part where the two guys (assassins) with the lap guitar (don't ask me what the instrument's name is, I don't know) is probably one of my favorite scenes in the movie, total atmosphere.
The music does exactly what it's supposed to do.
It adds to the movie when it calls for it, it never detracts from the movie.
Out of all the Martial Arts flick that have come to the U.S. recently I would have to say Kung Fu Hustle is easily one of my favorites.
It has the best high wire stunts from Crouching Tiger and Hero but it takes that formula and turns it into a somewhat dark comedy.
Brilliant!!!
Simply brilliant!!!
Do yourself a favor and check this one out.
Highly recommended!!!
Amazing July 14, 2008
J. Huffman (VA)
Kung Fu Hustle paints, from a palette consisting of badassitry, comedy (in true Chow fashion) and nostalgic emotion, a unique, exciting, hilarious, heart-felt film that dazzles and entertains from beginning to end. The main character Sing, played by Stephen Chow (Shaolin soccer), chooses a life of crime after an experience as a child which causes him to view chivalry as a futile path trodden by the weak, and thieving and killing as the true path to success and power. Thus, he desires to be in the evil Axe Gang, and not being a member, decides to pretend he is a member of the nefarious gang. But he is not alone in his ruse, his overweight underachieving sidekick goes along with him. They enter a town and begin to pick on the inhabitants. The town is run by a landlady and her husband, and its inhabitants consist of hardworking poor residents who struggle to get by. Perhaps due to skepticism, pride, or stupidity, the town's people do not fall for or submit to Sing's threats. Sing backs off in one hilarious scene, muttering excuses for why he cannot physically take out certain of the town's inhabitants who are much more than meets the eye (no, they are not transformers). He fires of a firework, the distress call used by the actual Axe Gang, and the gang actually shows up. A huge kung fu battle ensues. Much of the rest of the film amounts to an escalating feud between the Axe Gang and the town. The kung fu becomes more awesome and unbelievable as the film progresses to a final climax which clearly took a few ideas from Neo's final battle with the Mr. Smiths in The Matrix. In other words, there is Kung Fu aplenty. The artistic ability, cinematography and special effects in the martial arts battles is very artistic and at times it is difficult to find the line between comedic excess, beauty and badassitry. That, in essence, is the most wonderful quality of this film. But there is a story here and it is quite nostalgic and beautiful as well. We see Sing quivering between the two sides, the kind-hearted town's people, and the dreaded axe gang's members, until finally he chooses good over evil. Perhaps the most beautiful moment in the film involves Sing executing a particular kung-fu move that has him flying quite high into the air. I will not spoil it for you, suffice to say that it is one of the most awesome scenes I have ever witnessed in Cinema, blending together the aforementioned qualities of comedy, badassitry, beauty and emotion and tying together the entire story quite well. It is the final kung fu scene in the film, and following that, the film wraps everything up quite nicely in a heart-felt manner and then seemingly ends where it begins. But alas, the film is not for everyone. Some may not appreciate the story, and find the whole affair silly and over-the-top. But I am not one of those people. The first time I watched this film, I immediately started it over and watched it again. It has immense replay value for me and each time you watch it you seem to catch something new, whether it be a new joke, a new thought, or a new image of beauty and artistry, this film just keeps calling me back again and again.
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