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Cast:
Jet
Li
Chingamy
Yau
Cheung
man
Ngai
Sing
Sammo
Hung
Action:
Sammo
Hung
Producer:
Lee
Yeung Chung
Director:
Wong
Jing
Score:
 
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KUNG
FU CULT MASTER
AKA:
Kung Fu Colt Master ||
Evil Cult || Red Cult ||
Kung Fu Cult Hero
Year:
1993 Reviewer: Andrew
Saroch
During
a turbulent point in China's past where numerous clans fight
for supremacy, a young man (Jet Li) is gradually taught
advanced fighting skills by a mysterious stranger. Although
unwilling to learn initially, he realises that it is the only
way to avenge his parents' death and reverse the effects of a
death blow he once received. Soon he is immersed in the clan
intrigue around him and drawn into conflict against a motley
crue of villains.
Whoever
said that sarcasm was the lowest form of wit hasn't seen Wong
Jing at his worst. It is true that he's directed some very
enjoyable films in the past, but 'Kung Fu Cult Master'
definitely isn't one of them. The pairing of Jet Li and Sammo
should have spawned a masterpiece, but instead the audience is
left with this disheartening effort. Wong Jing's low-brow
humour fills this film without mercy and spoils all hopes of
this being an action classic. The choreography is
wire-dependent to the extreme, but still remains the only
reason for watching this film; the finale in particular is
watchable and well-orchestrated. Hong Kong film fans often
name 'The
Master' as Jet Li's worst film, but it's definitely a
better film than this tripe.
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