Lion Vs. Lion

I am dismayed that this release is only rated 3 stars (as of this writing). It contains a number of stand-out qualities that separate it from the pack. For one, the humor is actually funny and not the typical groan-inducing variety. It translates well and does not detract from the action as is so often the case. A seamless (and appropriate) blend of action and hijinks. Second, the lion dance is the best that I have seen on film. It is engaging and superior to other efforts, like in Martial Club. Third, the fight between perennial villian Johnny Wang (frequent Venom contributor) and the Qing spy (Chin Yuet-sang) is top notch, one of the best ever, but only the finest among many great fights in this film. Add to that an atypically bleak ending and you have a very different and satisfying martial arts entry.I hadn't seen Lo Meng and Wong Yu paired as leads before, but they are just right as the con man (Yu) and the noble everyman (Meng), with superior fighting skills, who get mixed-up in historic intrigue. There is some disjointedness in the plotting, and the haunted house scene at the end is misplaced, but this is a top-shelf Celestial release. The Tokyo Shock DVD is crisp and clear, with good subtitles and extras. I only wish that more of the recent Arc Entertainment releases were of this caliber. 4.5 stars. A gem of open-hand fighting, fists, kicks, and weaponry. Don't overlook this! Bone-crunching action!

Great movie of Chinese Lion competition. The main kung fu character was a cop, but was working for a corrupt chief. In not cooperating with the Chief and his son, he was fired. In his search of another job, he meets a young lady who is carrying a secret package that is of great value supposedly to be handed over to a master of a kung fu school. It turns out that this master is plotting with a secret organization to overthrow the emperor. The young lady acts like she accidentally dropped this package with the expectation that the ex-cop will help her deliver the package after she tells him to whom the package belongs. While the ex-cop searches the address, a scoundrel bumps into him, believing that the package is worth a lot of money, he tries to trick the ex-cop to give it to him. In the mix-up, they became close friends and started a kung fu school together.The package was eventually delivered, but fate has it that the new kung fu school competed for the best title and fought against the kung fu school that the package was sent to via the traditional Chinese New Year Lion Dance. The two lions are from two different regions. The ex-cop's lion is from Beijing (northern style--gold) and the master's lion is from Canton (southern style--black). Which ever lion catches the award wins and it was super cool to see two lions fight for the award that gives the school prestige. Lion vs. Lion is a story of friendship until the very end. This movie is dubbed in English.

I like this movie...lolIt's like a kung fu buddy film. Lo Meng is a loyal Ching soldier that is so straight laced it gets him on the bad side of his peers.He ends up befriending Wong Yu (Dirty Ho!) and gets mixed up in some dangerous hi jinx. Johnny Wang also plays a great role similar in spirit to the one he played in S vs W. Its a good film thought not a great one. The fight choreography is done by a Yuet Sang Chin who is a pretty scary looking dude but a fantastic fight choreographer.Point of interest...Lo Meng dissed this film in an interview, claiming that he really didn't know why he agreed to star in it.I think the film was a flop on release as well. A shame considering it is a fun, funny and ultimately sad film...

If simply the best kung fu action is what you're looking for, look no further. Lo Meng bring some fo the best lion dancing action footage ever seen on film. The amazing lion dance sequences alone gives this film major historic significance where it's the first time Northern and Southern lion dancing skills are compared. You will be disappointed if you don't add this to your Shaw Brothers Kung-Fu collection.

home use only

Good movie to wacth.

I can see why Bey Logan said this film is under rated. No big name stars but great performers and performances in the action sequences.

The movie itself is enjoyable with good kung fu action which also showed the differences in Lions from different regions. The video was crisp and the audio clean. The dvd was pristine with no case damage.

good movie