Kung Fu Hustle (aka Gong Fu) HK 2004
Review by Allen F.

A hilarious and well done combo of Kung Fu & comedy. The best fun film since Chow's "Shaolin Soccer". The film takes place in 1940's China and is a hilarious mo lei tau (loosely translated "makes no sense") comedy and has a ton of high tech very well done CGI, wirework, and special effects. The amount of special effects far surpasses the amount used in "Shaolin Soccer".

Chow plays a lowlife aspiring to be a member of the infamous Axe Gang, a triad of sorts that extorts the people of the city. The film is slick and comical and if your a fan of Chow's work this is a must have or see release. Chow is entagled in a war between the Axe Gang and the residents of a poor apartment complex called The Pig Sty. Will Chow become an Axe Gang member? or will he help the citizens of the Pig Sty (some are well trained martial arts experts incognito)? You will have to see the film to find out. Of course Chow end up in a ton os silly and harrowing situations and has to get himself out of all the trouble he has caused for himself as well as the Pig Sty. A fun film thats highly recommended. Well shot and acted and some of the best cartoony special effects I have seen in ages.

Official Hong Kong DVD reviewed - Region 3 - NTSC
In Chinese with English Subtitles