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Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies

Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies

Never was a Hero needed more...Aug. 15, 1991134 Min.
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Watch: 黃飛鴻 1991 123movies, Full Movie Online – Set in late 19th century Canton this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung (1847-1924) against foreign forces’ (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America totally westernised, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector. This proves to be difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local government. As violence escalates even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?.
Plot: Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces’ plundering of China.
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Reviews:

Outstanding!
When most people thinks of martial arts movies, the immediate thought will be either a Bruce Lee film, or one of his countless imitations that filled the screen through the 70s and part of the 80s. And while it’s true that some great films were made in those years, it’s also sadly true that most were of average quality, due not only to their low-budget, but also to the fact that most were cut and awfully dubbed when shipped overseas. Being a patriot and a nostalgic, Hong Kong’s legendary director Hark Tsui decided to resurrect the martial arts genre in the 90s, using one of the most respected Chinese national heroes: Wong Fei Hung. Hark’s retelling of the life and times of the legendary healer and martial artist became one of the best epic stories ever filmed, the series of films known in America as “Once Upon a Time in China”.

In this first chapter of the saga, we are introduced to Wong Fei Hung (Jet Li) and his China, a land who by the late 19th Century is discovering the Western civilizations and is forced to open to the world. Made leader of a team of militia warriors, Wong Fei Hung discovers that a group of Americans are kidnapping women to send to America as prostitutes. To make things worse, another Kung-Fu master, “Iron Robe” Yim (Yee Kwan Yan), arrives to town and is decided to defeat Wong Fei Hung to prove his martial arts are better. Soon the skilled warrior Wong Fei hung will experience first hand the pros and the cons of the clash of cultures his people and the newly arrived Westerners.

Written by Hark himself and his usual team of collaborators, the movie is at first sight an overtly nationalistic story of patriotism and Chinese pride, however, “Wong Fei Hung” is not only about China, as it’s more about changes and adaptation than about traditionalism. Through the character of Wong Fei Hung, we see a man that is at the same time intrigued and repulsed by changes, but that has to make up his mind about if he wants to be the leader and the hero his people needs. Sure, at its core it is a tale of the adventures of China’s most representative hero, but the way the story is written make the story a more complex and interesting one. Literally, a story that transcends its own film genre.

“Wong Fei Hung” showcases Hark at his best, with his defined style (influenced by comic books and the cinema of his youth) reaching its full potential and enough creative freedom to make whatever he desired. Hark delivers a film that can not only be seen as another martial arts film, but also as the epic journey of a hero facing his most difficult challenge: an inner battle with himself. With amazingly choreographed scenes and a great vision for cinematography (by a great team lead by Arthur Wong and David Chung), Hark creates an epic film on the level of Sergio Leone or John Ford. “Wong Fei Hung” is a film that surely proves that Hark Tsui is more than a mere director of action films, and that the films he did in the U.S. (“Double Team” and “Knock Off”) are not really a display of his talent.

Jet Li excels at playing Wong Fei Hung (one of the most portrayed character in movie history), in a performance that captures the essence of the film without making it over the top. While not exactly faithful to the real Wong Fei Hung’s fighting style, Jet Li’s skills showcase his enormous talent and ability as a fighter and choreographer and every move of his is perfect. Rosamund Kwan plays Siu Qun, a young woman who falls in love with Wong Fei Hung, but only creates more confusion as while not blood-related, she is technically her Aunt (he calls her Aunt 13th). She adds good humor to the film, and makes a great supporting actress to Jet Li.

Humor is indeed an important characteristic of the movie, and Biao Yuen (who surprisingly, has little chance to show his fighting skills), Jacky Cheung and Kent Cheng make great comedic performances. While not exactly a perfect cast, it’s safe to say that overall they give a good job, although the dubbing for the Westerners is remarkably bad. “Wong Fei Hung” is probably one of Hark’s best films, and it’s hard to find a flaw in it, as it’s also one of the best martial arts films ever made. Sure, it may feel overlong at times, but the film takes advantage of its runtime as almost every detail is of importance and very few scenes feel unnecessary.

“Once Upon a Time in China”, or “Wong Fei Hung”, is a must-see for every fan of martial arts films, and a very recommended movie to those who dislike them. The way it transcends its own genre has proved to be influential now after the releases of “Wo Hun Cang Long” (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”) and “Ying Xiong” (“Hero”), two films that reinvigorated the old Wu Xia genre in the same way this movie did for the martial arts genre. After this, Hark found a difficult time in the U.S. (and the flops of his two films done there), but what he did in this film (and its first sequel) remains an accomplishment rarely equaled. 8/10

Review By: jluis1984
Martial arts films rarely come better than this.
Once Upon A Time In China (directed by Tsui Hark) is often called a classic of the martial arts genre and a great action film. Both of these praises are true. The Cantonese title of the film is actually Wong Fei Hung. It’s also the name of the film’s protagonist. The story is set at the end of the 19th century in the city of Foshan in China. It’s a time when there was great concern about the growing presence of Westerners from America, Britain and France. Wong Fei Hung (a doctor and martial arts master) is approached by the general of the Black Flag Army who tells him that he should train a militia to help protect the coastal town. But things go badly for Wong when he begins to speak out against Western military presence. The local government official becomes angry with Wong. On top of that a local gang called Sha Ho Bang becomes a major nuisance for Wong. They terrorize local businesses and deal with the Americans. The Americans, Jackson and his henchman Tiger are working for the Sino-Pacific company, exporting Chinese people to America for slave labor. Another antagonist in the film is “Iron Robe” Yim, a martial arts master who has come to the town to start a martial arts school of his own. To be known as the best in town he challenges Wong Fei Hung to a fight.

What makes the film stand out is that it contains lessons in history and morality. Jet Li is charismatic in the role of master Wong. Not only is he righteous and brave, but he also possesses great skills in martial arts and medicine. Master Yim on the other hand is almost the exact opposite of Wong; he’s overconfident, corrupt and is not concerned about the well-being of other people to achieve his goals. The fights between Yim and Wong are truly spectacular. They have the right balance between realism and fantasy to make them memorable. In addition, the fights are very well choreographed. Wire-work was used, but I didn’t care since there’s no way to show such fights without it. The film’s action scenes influenced many other martial arts films afterward. In contrast to Wong’s good practices the film also shows some of the worst of human nature. But in the context of the film it isn’t unnecessary violence. We’re shown how righteousness and dedication can overcome what’s bad. At the heart of the film is a yearning for the old China, a China that has withered away because of Western influence. People are blinded by opportunity and the promise of wealth while failing to see the good that’s in front of them.

Once Upon A Time In China is one of my favourite films. I watch it for entertainment, and when I feel uncertain. It’s an inspirational film. Since it’s one of the most well known Hong Kong releases in the West you’ve probably already seen it, but if you haven’t then you should. It’s the sort of film that will get you interested in Hong Kong and Chinese cinema.

Review By: khanbaliq2

Other Information:

Original Title 黃飛鴻
Release Date 1991-08-15
Release Year 1991

Original Language cn
Runtime 2 hr 14 min (134 min), 1 hr 35 min (95 min) (cut) (Germany), 1 hr 39 min (99 min) (cut) (USA)
Budget 0
Revenue 3826459
Status Released
Rated R
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama
Director Hark Tsui
Writer Hark Tsui, Kai-Chi Yuen, Yiu-Ming Leung
Actors Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Biao Yuen
Country Hong Kong
Awards 5 wins & 4 nominations
Production Company N/A
Website N/A


Technical Information:

Sound Mix Dolby (RCA Sound Recording)
Aspect Ratio 2.35 : 1
Camera Panavision Cameras and Lenses
Laboratory N/A
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm
Cinematographic Process Digital Intermediate (4K) (2021 remaster), Panavision (anamorphic)
Printed Film Format 35 mm

Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Once Upon a Time in China 1991 123movies
Original title 黃飛鴻
TMDb Rating 7.2 337 votes

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