The martial arts genre is a subgenre within the broader category of action films. Great place to see amazing stunt work, impressive hand-to-hand combat, and creative choreography. With the popularity of wuxia movies soaring, there are few that are as exciting and entertaining cinematically. Therefore, the rare martial arts film that manages to remain essentially perfect until the end is worth celebrating and seeking out.
That's exactly what the next movie ends up doing, offering up some great fight scenes and it's very hard to point out or point out any flaws. All of the films listed below are among the best martial arts films of all time. And while there are countless other great films not listed below (there are too many honorable mentions to count here), all of these films are a great starting point for anyone looking to get into martial arts films. I would like to immerse myself more in the martial arts genre.
Ten Dragon Inn (1967)
Director: King Fu
King Hu As far as directors go, he is truly the king of the martial arts genre, producing some highly influential and exciting films that paved the way for the genre's arrival, especially in the late 1960s and early 1970s . Perhaps the most intimate and fast-paced of his films is Dragon Inntells the story of warriors who work to protect the children of a recently murdered general.
Dragon Inn It establishes the stakes early on, building considerable tension throughout the first act, then features a surprising amount of action for a film of this era throughout the final two acts. King Hu may have made more impressive and ambitious films later in his career (more on one of his later). Dragon Inn It is the purest and perhaps the most enjoyable for him, As an overall action/adventure film, it has a timeless quality..
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9 “The Raid” (2011)
Director: Gareth Evans
Although the martial arts genre probably reached the height of its popularity in the 1970s, it never completely disappeared, and filmmakers continue to find ways to advance this brand of action movies into the 21st century. I am. The Raid is one of Best example of an excellent and memorable martial arts movie in recent memory.a relentlessly paced and brutally brutal film about the fight for survival inside an apartment complex inhabited by dangerous criminals.
A sequel was released in 2014, and in some ways it may have been even better, or at least had a higher peak…but The Raid 2 It was also very ambitious and perhaps a bit bloated in parts. The Raid It feels a little more self-contained and perhaps closer to being “perfect” as it is. The Raid This is nonsense and not for the faint of heart, but those looking for visceral and exciting modern action need look no further.
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8 “Shaolin Temple Room 36” (1978)
Director: Lau Kar-leung
Few movies focus on training as much as this one. Shaolin Temple Room 36which ranks as one of the best Shaw Brothers films ever made (the studio has released a number of classic martial arts films). Shaolin Temple Room 36 The film tells the story of a young man who trains to become a great martial artist in order to survive and take revenge after narrowly losing his life in an attack that claimed the lives of many of his comrades.
The training sequences are long but endlessly entertaining, and watching the protagonist slowly grow stronger and ultimately emerge as an overwhelming force of nature by the end of the film is supremely satisfying. It's a well-paced movie and has some great fight scenes at the end.and Shaolin Temple Room 36 One of the best martial arts movies of the last decade, and overall a great martial arts movie.
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7 “Drunken Master II” (1994)
Director: Lau Kar-leung
Few people can claim to have brought the martial arts genre to life like Jackie Chan..He started his career in the 1970s, became a star by the end of that decade, pushed himself even further in the 1980s, and probably his best films were police story (1985) is a blend of martial arts, comedy, and crime.But of his purer/more old-school martial arts films, 1994's Drunken Master II Probably the biggest.
Although the movie is a comedic action movie, it doesn't skimp on some pretty brutal fight sequences that increase in scale and intensity as the movie progresses. Drunken Master II The story, which includes family drama and a quest to protect Chinese artifacts from foreigners, is an excuse for plenty of action, all delivered with endlessly awesome stunts, convincing hand-to-hand combat, and a more energetic Jackie than ever before. To do. Chan definitely shines at the center of it all.
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6 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Director: Ang Lee
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon It's been almost a quarter-century of praise at this point, and it's still all praise. Because it's spectacular and a masterpiece. There's a richness to the film's world and the characters that populate it, and it all works well within a fairly simple story involving a variety of people trying to track down a stolen sword.
It's not just a martial arts movie, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Also works as Epic romance films, epic adventure films, and even low fantasy films.. Ang Lee As a director and as a cast (which includes superstars like), you've balanced everything really well. Michelle Yeoh, chow yun fatand Zhang Ziyi – It is wonderful, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon It also boasts some of the best action scenes in movie history.
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Five “8 Diagram Pole Fighter” (1984)
Director: Lau Kar-leung
It's a well-received film for fans of classic martial arts films, but broadly speaking it still feels a little underrated. 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Explosive, brutal, and spectacular in every sense of the word.As aforementioned Shaolin Temple Room 36, 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Performer gordon liuand the stories found in each are kind of similar. 8 Diagram Pole Fighter The family was attacked and only two survived. The separated brothers vow revenge.
Those looking for non-stop action may not find the early parts. 8 Diagram Pole Fighter Although satisfying, If you're into frenetic, bloody martial arts action, this ending will be worth the wait.. The film's final act doesn't slow down and takes no prisoners, making it an undisputed classic of the genre.
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Four “Everything, Everywhere, At Once” (2022)
Director: Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan
maybe a little similar Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonit's not fair to call Everything at once, wherever you are It's “just” a martial arts movie…but both have great martial arts sequences, Michelle Yeoh stars, and she's excellent in both. Everything at once, wherever you are It's part sci-fi, part family drama, part adventure film, and part absurdist comedy (not to mention a Best Picture winner). All the tones and different genres make this title worthy.
It's a story about the universe and beyond being in grave danger, and one unlikely hero harnessing different versions of himself across the multiverse, growing in power and ultimately saving everyone. It's a movie about becoming. Everything at once, wherever you are It's perfectly smart and perfectly stupid, all over the place, but somehow it comes together into something that feels very emotional and amazingly perfect. all at once.
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3 “Touch of Zen” (1971)
Director: King Fu
Even though it's wonderful Dragon Inn It belonged to King Hu. touch of zen Perhaps the filmmaker's greatest achievement, this is a quiet, reflective, long, ultimately exciting, and definitely ambitious martial arts epic. Her three hours in length, the majority of which she earns every minute, tells the story of a woman on the run from the forces of evil. It started out small, but as things progressed it expanded in scope impressively.
touch of zen There isn't much action for the first hour or so of the runtime; Once the battle begins, it's exciting and beautifully filmed. This is an epic of patient behavior that could rival something like: seven samurai. The action is set aside for the second half of both films, and this approach works well. Especially since both films do a great job of immersing viewers in their worlds and making them grow attached to the characters who later take on a series of physical conflicts.
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2 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Minute (2003)
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino He clearly loves old martial arts movies and spared no expense in paying homage to the genre. kill billespecially Vol. 1 An epic revenge dilogy. The film follows a woman known as the Bride on an ambitious quest for revenge against her titular Bill and his various allies. They all worked together before trying to escape the violent lifestyle they led, but they were unable to escape it. kind.
Kill Bill Vol. 1 There's quite a bit of blood and violence before the final act, but it's There is a long martial arts scene that uses a lot of swordsmanship towards the end of the movie, making it a legendary action movie.. The film takes elements of classic martial arts and action movies and brings them back into the 21st century, making it about as perfect as an homage or remix of a movie could be.
Kill Bill Vol. 1
- release date
- October 10, 2003
- runtime
- 111 minutes
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1 “Enter the Dragon” (1973)
Director: Robert Close
bruce lee's The final film was one that defined the decade. enter the dragon, a film about a martial arts tournament with a dark secret, released shortly after the superstar tragically passed away at just 32 years old. Although his career as a martial artist and actor was short, Bruce Lee had monumental success and influence; enter the dragon It's the best showcase of his talent and charisma..
It's a strange and always exciting movie, chugging along at a much faster pace than many 1970s action films, and always finding ways to surprise and entertain. It's a well-rounded, endlessly compelling martial arts film that feels like a thriller, a sports movie, and a full-fledged action movie all rolled into one. enter the dragon Miraculously everything worked out and I felt perfect from start to finish.
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