This film would get a better review if I hadn't held such high expectations for it. The other of the Liu's films I've seen I liked a lot better. This definitly has its moments, but it also has its share of flaws.
The high points of the film are the training sequences. One serious problem is its inaccurate portrayel of Wong Fei-Hung. Granted, any Kung-fu flick based on his life will change the facts, but I thought even Jackie did a better job. Not that it's Gordon's fault, he is in topform; rather the problem lies in the script.
I would recommend this mostly for Liu fans, as there are only a couple of really good fights, and no distinctive plot or cinematography to assist it. A lot of neat ideas were only partially used to the extent of their potential, such as the fireworks competiton. Still, worth a look for those interested in the roots of modern HK cinema, and its now classic soundtrack. 5/10 (I could only find the dubbed version or else it might've been higher)