Kung Fu Cult Master (1993)
Reviewed by: magic-8 on 2002-04-19
Summary: Good High-Flying Fun
"The Kung Fu Cult Master" is a great example of Wong Jing in his prime and what he could achieve when parodying convention. Using the Saturday matinee presentation, Wong Jing is mercilessly lampooning the high-flying kung-fu films of the early '90s, from "Swordsman 2" to the "Once Upon A Time in China" series, both featuring Jet Li. Sure the plot is convoluted, but I think it was meant to be that way. Why have something smooth, when chaos is set up everywhere in the film, beginning with Jet's parents to the various clans bashing each other for supremacy? When everyone is flying in the air or raiding underground lairs, the plot becomes moot.

The film has some excellent flying, especially when Jet is zooming over the battlefield letting out bolts of energy from his fists. Along with the wirework, there is the comedy, such as the master chained to the boulder and Chingmy Yau's sly character, as she and Cheung Man vie for Jet's attention. Chingmy and Cheung never looked so radiant.

If you're looking for a fun-filled, no-holds barred type of action movie, this is the film to check out. Place your brain in the out box and let the visuals take you away to being the next "The Kung Fu Cult Master."
Reviewer Score: 9