I’m sure you would have watched some movies that struck a chord instantly and are etched in our memories for a lifetime. It is not always easy to define what we liked about those movies. But, sometimes you like everything about a movie and stay hooked to it. You find time to watch the movie whenever it plays on movie channels and it feels fresh each time over – without a fail. Kung Fu Hustle easily makes it to the list of such movies.
Kung Fu Hustle is just one of those movies that you enjoy watching all the time. This one’s more like a concept movie and the director, Stephen Chow is exploring an experimental concept.
Anyone who has seen Kung Fu Hustle will find it easy to recall that the movie is not a regular Kung Fu action movie. It has rich elements of humor ingrained in all aspects. Humor finds a way to even the slightly emotional aspects of the movie.
A storyline that keeps one amused all the time!
The movie’s storyline keeps one hooked and amused, but the screenplay is brilliant and many different characters are associated with their unique Kung Fu styles.
Chow is a highly proclaimed director for two of his movies in particular. They are Shaolin Soccer, released in 2001, and Kung Fu Hustle, released in 2004. These movies are vastly categorized under the innovative martial arts category. Computer Generated Imagery has been used generously in the movies to maximize their potential.
Taking the implementation of inspiration to the next level!
Chow has taken inspiration from various quarters for making Kung Fu Hustle. The movie retains its contemporary appeal, but also has a lot in store for the audience who have kept the Kung Fu genre of movies alive since decades. The factor that makes Kung Fu Hustle a smash hit is that Chow has curated his ideas to perfection for the movie. A decent bit of hard work has gone behind it. Ideas from traditional Kung Fu and their implementation in mainstream media have been perfectly complemented by mastery in computer generated imagery. These factors resulted in a movie that everyone adores.
Many film critics believe Chow to be the master of comedy plots and Kung Fu Hustle has no shortage of such scenarios. This keeps the audience on their feet and laughing all the time. The movie shows a hilarious representation of a Shanghai locality where people in professions such as tailoring and baking reside in an apartment block.
Action is the backbone of the movie’s success
If there is one thing you cannot help adoring about Kung Fu Hustle, it’s the action sequences. Sing, along with his friend Bone are two miscreants looking to earn respect. They enter Pig Sty Alley posing as members of Axe Gang.
The beauty of the situation is that the ruckus attracts the real members from the Axe Gang who were surprised to discover that nearly all residents of Pig Sty Alley are trained in martial arts and the top among them are Coolie, Tailor, and Donut, their grandmasters.
It is only right to say that you will enjoy Kung Fu Hustle tremendously irrespective of your taste in movies.
