Fantastic Fest: Yuen Woo-Ping Double Bill

The RZA and the Paramount kneel to the Master

"...men to whom RZA would take a knee, but Yuen Woo-Ping, master of martial arts choreography, is on that..."

Sept. 26, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

True Legend

The great martial-arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping directs this saga about the inventor of Drunken Fist fighting.

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-ping. Starring: Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Andy On, Guo..."

May 13, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

The directing debut of acclaimed kung fy choreographer Yuen also helped popularize the burgeoning “kung fu comedy” genre and it primary star, Jackie Chan.

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-Ping. Starring: Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Hsaio-Tien, Wong Jang-Lee..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Fist of Legend

"...Directed by: Gordon Chan and Yuen Woo Ping. Starring: Jet Lee, Chin Sui Ho, Shoji..."

March 10, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Drunken Master

Jackie Chan's kung fu/comedy classic turns a folk legend on its ear.

"...Directed by: Yuen Wo Ping. Starring: Jackie Chan and Yuen Sui Tin...."

Aug. 18, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Stuff of 'Legend'

Words from wushu master Yuen Woo-ping

"...firecracker to the ongoing exploits of true cinematic legend Yuen Woo-ping, who, as either director or fight choreographer, has..."

May 13, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dreadnaught

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-ping. Starring: Yuen Biao, Leung Ka-yan, Kwan Tak-hing and..."

Jan. 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Unleashed

Jet Li, in his first Western role of any depth, convincingly plays both man and beast, although a sentimental script by producer Luc Besson hampers the story.

"...Leterrier's case, however, he's come close, assistant-directing 2002's Corey Yuen-helmed The Transporter, featuring Guy Ritchie regular Jason Statham as..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black Mask

"...that the film's director of action is the legendary Yuen Woo Ping, the man behind not only Jackie Chan's..."

May 21, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ip Man 3

Donnie Yen returns as the grandmaster who taught Bruce Lee his moves

"...Fest Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and all-around martial arts icon Yuen Woo-ping has here replaced Sammo Hung as the series’..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Forbidden Kingdom

There are plenty of comic moments and some seriously kickass fight scenes in this film that co-stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

"...some seriously kickass fight scenes (choreographed by Kill Bill's Yuen Woo-ping). There's also plenty of the traditional wirework and..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

New Legend of Shaolin

"...epics of Chang Cheh (The Five Deadly Venoms) and Yuen Woo Ping (Drunken Master), this typical chopsocky effort is..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Tai-Chi Master

This martial-arts film tells the story of a pair of monks whose paths diverge after they are cast out of their monastery for fighting.

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-ping. Starring: Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Chin Sui-ho and..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Iron Monkey

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-Ping. Starring: Yu Rong-Guang, Donnie Yen and Jean Wong...."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wing Chun

"...of her most memorable performances to date. Veteran director Yuen (Drunken Master) Woo Ping is a master at handling..."

July 1, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Eastern Condors

"...Hung Kam-Po. Starring: Yasuaki Kurata, Billy Chow, Dick Wei, Yuen Woo-Ping, Hsaio Ho, Yuen Wah, Haing S. Ngor, Lam..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Call Him Master

Fantastic Fest to honor legendary fight choreographer Yuen Woo-Ping

"...about martial arts fight choreography and you're talking about Yuen Woo-Ping. That's why Fantastic Fest is giving him a..."

Aug. 31, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

Latest in the Ip Man series moves away from the Wing Chun legend himself

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-Ping. Starring: Max Zhang, Dave Bautista, Michelle Yeoh, Liu..."

April 19, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...1980, Hong Kong sports epic called The Champions, starring Yuen Biao). The Big Green is at its worst and..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...SNAKE IN THE EAGLE'S SHADOWD: Yuen Woo-ping; with Jackie Chan, Simon Yuen Hsaio-tien, Wong Jang-lee,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Keanu Reeves Is in Fighting Trim

Actor takes over the director's chair for 'Man of Tai Chi'

"...fight choreographer – Fantastic Fest lifetime achievement award winner Yuen Woo-ping. For Reeves, working with Yuen was "like watching..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Watery Grave Narrowly Avoided

35mm prints of lost HK actioners unspool in the Alamo's Asian Invasion series

"...1981 epic Dreadnaught from Fantastic Fest Lifetime Achievement Awardee Yuen Woo-ping. Yes, we know it's rare, but is it..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Tiger Cage 2

"...Directed by: Yuen Woo-Ping. Starring: David Wu, Rosamund Kwan and Donnie Yen...."

Oct. 29, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest: Ten Years, Ten Unforgettable Moments

"...2010: The RZA nearly decapitates Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Yuen Woo-Ping onstage at the Paramount...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Man of Tai Chi

Keanu Reeves’ directorial debut sizzles with mandible-cracking action, political intrigue, and electrifying martial physicality.

"...battle-mad set-pieces directed by Fantastic Fest Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Yuen Woo-Ping, and supported with Mandarin, Cantonese, and English dialogue..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Location, Location, Location: Question Mark Over Fantastic Fest

Leading genre festival challenged over South Lamar construction

"...a beyond-memorable double bill with martial arts movie master Yuen Woo-Ping and the RZA, and a night with the..."

March 18, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Endhiran (Robot)

This extravagant Indian/Tamil production is an apocalyptic science fiction rom-com with elaborate dance set-pieces and music by A.R. Rahman.

"...fight choreographer (and Fantastic Fest Lifetime Achievement Award winner) Yuen Woo-Ping, and costume designer Mary E. Vogt (the Men..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scanlines

Cane Toads

"...Shinobu, Yasuki Kurata, Billy Chow Bei-Lei, Paul Chun Pui, Yuen Cheung-Yan..."

June 20, 1997 Screens Feature

Autumn Tale

What Movies Look Like This Fall

"...little-known stateside, outside of the fanboy crowd, but director Yuen Woo-Ping isn't, thanks to his action choreography for The..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

The Grandmaster

Visual master Wong Kar-Wai tells the story of the legendary martial-arts practitioner and teacher Ip Man.

"...Starring: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Zhang Ziyi, Jin Zhang, Yuen Woo-ping, Chang Chen, Wang Qingxiang and Song Hye Kyo...."

Aug. 30, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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