That's not the point, the mastery of mood and texture in this movie is sheer enjoyment. I have read review about the bad/simple plot or fake wire-fu in this movie. These wonderful characters on top of the amazing fight sequences makes this movie transcend martial art movies and rival any movies genre ever produced in terms of sheer entertainment value. The young Wong Fei-hung character was great as well. She brought beauty and depth to this movie. Orchid, Dr Yang's assistant is wonderful in this movie as well. It's very nostalgic for me for some reason.
I love one of the breath taking scenery in which he was playing this Chinese instrument out in the court yard on a golden autumn day. Dr Yang for example is a highly skilled doctor, a flashy cook, and a musician. They are well rounded individuals that posses other admirable skills. Both Dr Yang and Wong Kei-Ying plays a martial art hero that possess these traits. It invoked memories of my childhood dream of becoming a martial art master able to kick butt but also the restraint and pathos for helping those less fortunate. This movie made me believe in this world where human can train their body and mind to do inhuman feats like leaping onto roof tops and shattering cement blocks two feet thick. It transport me back to a place long ago and far away where life is cruel and government officials are corrupt but all is not forsaken for heroes are out there with heart of pure goodness, body of iron armor, and spirit of courage and valor.
This movie has beautiful scenery and atmosphere. This is by far one of the top 10 martial art movies of all time.
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