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Kung Fu Hustle

R Released Apr 22, 2005 1h 39m Action Comedy Fantasy List
91% Tomatometer 191 Reviews 89% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings
When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking they're members of the dreaded Axe Gang, the real gangsters descend on this Shanghai slum to restore their fearsome reputation. What gang leader Brother Sum doesn't know is that three legendary retired kung fu masters live anonymously in this decrepit neighborhood and don't take kindly to interlopers. Read More Read Less
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Kung Fu Hustle blends special effects, martial arts, and the Looney Toons to hilarious effect.

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Sam Ho Film Comment Magazine Chow is a genius in generating extraordinary drama from the familiar. Nov 19, 2013 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek So disarmingly eager to please that only a stone-faced kung fu purist could object. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review Ken Tucker New York Magazine/Vulture Chow's movie may seem nutty on the surface, but its slyness, its dreamy unfolding of so many moods and genres, becomes intoxicating. May 12, 2006 Full Review Carla Monfort Espinof ... The grotesque parade of characters is as unique as it is hilarious. {Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 31, 2023 Full Review Kanishk Devgan Film Companion A hilarious, loving homage to cartoons, wuxia films and much more, Kung Fu Hustle, written, directed, and starring Stephen Chow, pops, sizzles and enjoys every minute as much as we do. Mar 30, 2021 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Extremely violent, but extremely in a league of its own. Rated: 4/5 Nov 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nate J When people have asked me over the last decade what my favorite movie is, it is always very difficult to say, but I usually point to this film for it’s inspired martial arts action. A high flying, lunatic, heartfelt vision. An absolute must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Star P My favorite movie, should've been 100% on Rotten Tomato. A cinematic masterpiece, one of Hong Kong's best movies. Nah, one of the best movies on Earth! The only thing that needs to be improved is the CGI, but it's OK considering it was made in 2004. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/24 Full Review Captain S This is a cinematic masterpiece. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/24 Full Review Audience Member esse filme e pika quem não assistiu tem que assistir Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Blob 9 Stephen Chow's masterpiece, the action is mesmeric as it is hilarious, the narrative is told through distinct characters that bring this world to life. To keep it short, It's one of the best comedies and best martial arts films ever put on screen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/16/24 Full Review 巾斌 颜 值回票价，都是名场面，成人的小时候童话故事，哈哈，谢谢星爷 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Siu-Lung Leung as The Beast in "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Yuen Wah as the Landlord and Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." (L-R) Chi Chung Lam as Bone and Stephen Chow as Sing in "Kung Fu Hustle." Yuen Qiu as the Landlady in "Kung Fu Hustle." Chan Kwok-kwan as Brother Sum in "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." On the set of the film "Kung Fu Hustle." A scene from the film "Kung Fu Hustle." Stephen Chow (Center) as Sing and Chi Chung Lam (Right) as Bone in "Kung Fu Hustle." View more photos

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Synopsis When the hapless Sing and his dim-witted pal Bone try to scam the residents of Pig Sty Alley into thinking they're members of the dreaded Axe Gang, the real gangsters descend on this Shanghai slum to restore their fearsome reputation. What gang leader Brother Sum doesn't know is that three legendary retired kung fu masters live anonymously in this decrepit neighborhood and don't take kindly to interlopers.
Director
Stephen Chow
Producer
Stephen Chow, Po Chu Chui, Jeffrey Lau
Screenwriter
Xin Huo, Tsang Kan Cheong, Stephen Chow, Chan Man Keung
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
China Film Group Corporation, Star Overseas, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia, Sony Pictures Classics, Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production Corporation, Huayi Brothers Pictures
Rating
R (Violence|Strong Stylized Action)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 22, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.1M
Runtime
1h 39m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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