I recently watched Amazing Masters of Martial Arts (1986) on Tubi. This documentary delves into the lives and techniques of martial artists such as Sonny Chiba (Street Fighter), Bruce Li (Fist of Fury III), and Carter Wong (Big Trouble in Little China), exploring their styles and how they are incorporated into their films.
Directed by Domonic Paris (Dracula's Last Rites) and narrated by Ken Howard (Michael Clayton), the documentary features insightful narration and captivating flashbacks to classic martial arts movies, showcasing beloved martial arts actors. While Ken Howard's narration is commendable, I found myself wishing for more direct input from the cast members themselves to hear their personal stories. Additionally, it would have been beneficial to include other icons of the time, such as Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Nevertheless, the documentary provides enough engaging content in its one-hour runtime to keep fans entertained.
In conclusion, Amazing Masters of Martial Arts offers an average but enjoyable exploration of the martial arts genre. It's worth a watch for fans of martial arts movies. I'd give it a 6/10 and recommend giving it a viewing, at least once.
Directed by Domonic Paris (Dracula's Last Rites) and narrated by Ken Howard (Michael Clayton), the documentary features insightful narration and captivating flashbacks to classic martial arts movies, showcasing beloved martial arts actors. While Ken Howard's narration is commendable, I found myself wishing for more direct input from the cast members themselves to hear their personal stories. Additionally, it would have been beneficial to include other icons of the time, such as Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Nevertheless, the documentary provides enough engaging content in its one-hour runtime to keep fans entertained.
In conclusion, Amazing Masters of Martial Arts offers an average but enjoyable exploration of the martial arts genre. It's worth a watch for fans of martial arts movies. I'd give it a 6/10 and recommend giving it a viewing, at least once.
