Jet Li's first big film, from what I understand. This film has great fight scenes, most with little or no wire work. The entire cast is great, especially the other Shaolin students (who can kick butt with anybody). Lots of cool weapon work. If I had only been able to rent a copy with English subtitles, I'd better understand the story, but it seemed to be a pretty standard, "You killed my father, I must avenge him!!!!" type story.

(9/10)



[Reviewed by Dale Whitehouse]