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The Master
黃飛鴻92之龍行天下
1992 92 min Hong Kong, United States of America R 16+
★6.4
Action
Director: Hark Tsui
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Description
When old martial arts master Master Tak disappears, his best student, Jet, steps in to find him. However, when he learns that Tak's life is in danger, he decides to protect him at all costs.
Worldwide:
$8.1M
Starring
Jet Li
Actor
Wah Yuen
Actor
Crystal Kwok
Actor
Key opinion
The Master is a polarizing low-budget martial arts film that serves as a rudimentary, recreational action vehicle for Jet Li. While some viewers appreciate its simple, classic Hong Kong charm, others criticize its weak narrative, forced humor, and lack of the atmospheric depth found in Li's Hong Kong-produced masterpieces.
| Originality | The plot functions as a straightforward, primitive imitation of 1980s martial arts tropes that some find nostalgic and others find shallow. | |
| Acting | Jerry Trimble provides a memorable, charismatic performance as the arrogant antagonist, standing out as the film's most effective character work. | |
| Direction | The action choreography is a point of contention; some praise the kinetic energy of the rooftop climax, while others find the fight sequences brief, repetitive, and poorly executed. | |
| Humor | The humor is frequently characterized as forced, naive, and juvenile, failing to land effectively for a significant portion of the audience. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and character motivations are disjointed and lacking in depth, particularly regarding the underdeveloped supporting cast. |