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Legend of the Red Dragon
洪熙官之少林五祖
1994 95 min Hong Kong R 18+
★6.7
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Jing Wong
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Description
A young father and his infant son are beset by forces of evil and corruption. They wander China, upholding their sense of honor and protecting the weak. When they are forced into combat, spectacular and hilarious fast-motion kung fu sequences follow. In the end, they must call on all of their abilities in a battle royale, to attempt to vanquish a supernatural man-monster or die trying.
Starring
Jet Li
Actor
Chingmy Yau
Actor
Deanie lp
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Legend of the Red Dragon is widely regarded as a standout martial arts film that successfully blends epic action with heartfelt character dynamics. While it exhibits some technical imperfections characteristic of the era, the powerful performances of Jet Li and young co-star Tse Miu anchor a captivating and adventurous historical narrative.
| Acting | The martial arts choreography delivers spectacular, epic, and thrilling combat sequences that remain a genre highlight. | |
| Acting | Jet Li and young co-star Tse Miu deliver impressive, high-caliber performances that anchor the film's emotional core. | |
| Humor | The film effectively balances intense action with comedic relief, particularly through the dynamic interactions involving the young child fighters. | |
| Production | The production quality suffers from visible technical limitations and continuity errors, such as noticeable support ropes and extras breaking character during scenes. |