Reviews (16)

A FUN AND ATMOSPHERIC TREAT
Let's face it, the plots of Hong Kong martial arts films are typically difficult to follow. That's ususally the side-effect of bad subtitling. This film, however, keeps rolling along in such a brisk and entertaining way that I found myself not even having to read the subtitles, which in this case are good. I basically focused on the imagery, which is outstanding. The movie is produced but not directed by Tsui Hark, who has a beautiful visual style. Neverthless, it is certainly true to his atmospheric style. Overall, it's a highly entertaining film with some outstanding martial arts sequences, over-the-top special effects that are not always Hollywood state-of-the-art caliber, but very well done. The ending gave me the impresion that there's a sequel en route, which I'd love to acquire. Essentially, the film is fun and visually stunning at times. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I'm a fan of this type of cinema. If you are too, don't miss this treat.

A stinker
What a waste of film. Especially with a name like Tsui Hark appearing on the case. I wouldn't mind the illogical premise ( anyone who dies is a potential zombie which over time would transform into a vampire ), as long as it delivers on the action-- but unfortunatly, it exuberates an already silly plot, which in itself is jarring and lacking in direction. The narrative doesn't have the same charming aimlessness of say, Time & Tide, and features truly corny comic moments. The action is standard wire-fu, and it's compentantly done, though there's really nothing that stands out here. The monsters look like crap ( no, really ), and move like they've been out in the sun too long. Don't waste your time on this-- for some real good fun go get Vesus instead.

Can't believe Tsui Hark lent his name to this ...
Tsui Hark is an amazing producer and director who has trained many a great action director such as John Woo. But this film? Ouch! Confusing plot. Stupid dialog. Laughable zombies (they hop). Maybe it was meant to be a comedy.

Check out the 'Once Upon A Time in China' set of DVDs with Jet Li for a better idea of what Tsui Hark is capable of and stay from this turkey! The HK equivalant of Plan 9 from Outer Space.

We laughed ourselves silly
My family loves really stupid movies and this one actually passes out of that genre into good fun. The fight scenes were surprisingly well done; the actors were charming. And, yes, the film had almost no logic, but it got to the point that we just said "HUH?" when it would suddenly not make sense (and there were so many loose threads at the end!! What about the snake?? What about Jiao and Dragon??? What about all the bandits who got attacked???). And when the "zombie wrangler" (that is a truly masterful stupid translation) awakens the zombies and they begin to HOP everywhere -- well, stupid fun just doesn't get any better.

Please don't let that flying manikin bite me......awwwwh
The master vampire in this movie looks exactly like a burnt manikin dummy being pulled through the air by a wire. The special effects in this movie is very cheesey. The acting is also bad. The actors hardly have a script, but I guess that they didn't need one since they spend 90% of the movie fighting each other.

If you want to watch a good Vampire martial arts movie, than I sugest that you get the original Blade, or From Dust till Dawn part 1. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

this is a COMEDY folks
This is a comedy NOT a drama. It is the funniest movie to ever come out of China and is on my personal Top Ten List of funniest movies of all times. This movie is best watched with a really good buzz! Im serious this movie is funyy with a capital F.

Save your money!
I found this movie in the bargain bin and got it on DVD for (money)- at that I was ripped off! Cynthia Rothrock plays only a minor role in this "Golden Boy" rip-off (although probably it predates that movie). The fight scenes are no better than average and the dubbing diabolical. I can think of no reason that would pursuade me to part with nearly (dollar amount) for this fiasco! ... Read more

Reviews (16)

A FUN AND ATMOSPHERIC TREAT
Let's face it, the plots of Hong Kong martial arts films are typically difficult to follow. That's ususally the side-effect of bad subtitling. This film, however, keeps rolling along in such a brisk and entertaining way that I found myself not even having to read the subtitles, which in this case are good. I basically focused on the imagery, which is outstanding. The movie is produced but not directed by Tsui Hark, who has a beautiful visual style. Neverthless, it is certainly true to his atmospheric style. Overall, it's a highly entertaining film with some outstanding martial arts sequences, over-the-top special effects that are not always Hollywood state-of-the-art caliber, but very well done. The ending gave me the impresion that there's a sequel en route, which I'd love to acquire. Essentially, the film is fun and visually stunning at times. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I'm a fan of this type of cinema. If you are too, don't miss this treat.

A stinker
What a waste of film. Especially with a name like Tsui Hark appearing on the case. I wouldn't mind the illogical premise ( anyone who dies is a potential zombie which over time would transform into a vampire ), as long as it delivers on the action-- but unfortunatly, it exuberates an already silly plot, which in itself is jarring and lacking in direction. The narrative doesn't have the same charming aimlessness of say, Time & Tide, and features truly corny comic moments. The action is standard wire-fu, and it's compentantly done, though there's really nothing that stands out here. The monsters look like crap ( no, really ), and move like they've been out in the sun too long. Don't waste your time on this-- for some real good fun go get Vesus instead.

Can't believe Tsui Hark lent his name to this ...
Tsui Hark is an amazing producer and director who has trained many a great action director such as John Woo. But this film? Ouch! Confusing plot. Stupid dialog. Laughable zombies (they hop). Maybe it was meant to be a comedy.

Check out the 'Once Upon A Time in China' set of DVDs with Jet Li for a better idea of what Tsui Hark is capable of and stay from this turkey! The HK equivalant of Plan 9 from Outer Space.

We laughed ourselves silly
My family loves really stupid movies and this one actually passes out of that genre into good fun. The fight scenes were surprisingly well done; the actors were charming. And, yes, the film had almost no logic, but it got to the point that we just said "HUH?" when it would suddenly not make sense (and there were so many loose threads at the end!! What about the snake?? What about Jiao and Dragon??? What about all the bandits who got attacked???). And when the "zombie wrangler" (that is a truly masterful stupid translation) awakens the zombies and they begin to HOP everywhere -- well, stupid fun just doesn't get any better.

Please don't let that flying manikin bite me......awwwwh
The master vampire in this movie looks exactly like a burnt manikin dummy being pulled through the air by a wire. The special effects in this movie is very cheesey. The acting is also bad. The actors hardly have a script, but I guess that they didn't need one since they spend 90% of the movie fighting each other.

If you want to watch a good Vampire martial arts movie, than I sugest that you get the original Blade, or From Dust till Dawn part 1. ... Read more