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New Fist of Fury
新精武門
1976 119 min Hong Kong, Taiwan R 18+
★6.2
Action, Thriller
Director: Wei Lo
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Description
A brother and sister escape from Japanese-occupied Shanghai to Japanese-occupied Taiwan, to stay with their grandfather who runs a Kung-Fu school there. However, the master of a Japanese Kung- Fu school in Taiwan has plans to bringing all other schools on the island under his domination, and part of his plan involves the murder of the grandfather.
Budget:
$10M
Starring
Jackie Chan
Actor
Nora Miao
Actor
Sing Chen
Actor
Key opinion
New Fist of Fury is widely viewed as a cynical and unsuccessful attempt by director Lo Wei to recapture the success of the original Fist of Fury by forcing a young Jackie Chan into a Bruce Lee-style mold. While Chan showcases glimpses of his future acrobatic flair and comedic personality, the film is hampered by a derivative plot and the ill-fated decision to replicate an iconic predecessor.
| Screenplay | Director Lo Wei’s reliance on the plot and structure of the original Fist of Fury results in a derivative and uninspired narrative. | |
| Acting | Jackie Chan’s early attempts to mimic Bruce Lee’s stoic persona feel mismatched, though he eventually hints at his own signature comedic style. | |
| Acting | Chan’s nascent acrobatic skill and unique physical humor offer moments of entertainment that stand apart from the film's otherwise bland execution. | |
| Theme | The film’s tone is inconsistent, oscillating between a somber nationalist revenge story and an awkward fit for Chan’s more playful, clumsy screen persona. |