Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Lau Brothers



Gosh darn do I love Kung Fu. This is footage of the Lau Brothers from what is probably the mid seventies (Gordon still has hair) doing what they do best: High energy, high skill classical Chinese Kung Fu. If you don't know these guys, let me recommend a few movies:

°The 36th Chamber of Shaolin AKA Shaolin Master Killer

This is arguably the best kung fu film ever made. This is the Shaw Brothers Studio at it's height, producing amazing films that are unparalleled in awesomeness. This was Gordan Liu's big break, telling the tale of the monk San Te, and his quest for revenge and goal of bringing Shaolin Kung Fu into the world. This movie features some of the most awesome training sequences (a hallmark of kung fu cinema) ever put on film. Watch this now!

°Mad Monkey Kung Fu

Lau Kar-leung is better known for his action choreography and directing (he did both for 36th chamber) than his acting, which is funny because he is an amazing kung fu actor. This film has him playing a crippled Monkey Style master, set to exact his revenge through his disciple who holds a grudge of his own. The action in this movie is fucking amazing, all of the actors are truly expert in the martial arts. This movie is fun as hell. Go rent it now!

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