This movie is very well known to fans of Hong Cong action movies - but not to many others, and that's a real shame. This movie is absolutely splendid on so many levels that it deserves to be on everyone's favorite film list. It's visually spectacular, with first rate production values. The choreography of the action scenes is inventive, exciting, and witty. It has an engaging plot and memorable characters. The acting is terrific, especially the character of Sai Yuk's mother created by Josephine Siao. The movie is very funny - on purpose, not the way many action films are! If you're a fan of Hong Cong action movies you'll think this is Jet Li's greatest film; if you're new to the genre you're likely to be completely blown away because in addition to everything else you'll have the fun of being exposed to this exotic world. Do know, however, that this is not typical of the genre; it's in a class by itself. If you can find it, see it; you're in for a treat.
Review of The Legend
