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Whats it like?? Worth Buying?
Arch Stanton
18-02-2002, 21:11
It's not as good as the first two films but it's still top class kung fu stuff. The set pieces as always are first class ,although the end lion head fight whilst being a masterpiece of fighting chorography ain't half confusing.
cheers mate...I'll guess I'll take a look already got the other 3 so may as well
Jimmyboy
18-02-2002, 22:33
Avoid !.
Its nothing like the 1st two films, there's not one fight scene which you'll remember afterwards, there's too much Chinese humour which just isnt funny or gets lost in the subtitles.
If you like watching short men in giant dragon masks headbutting each other for 50 minutes in a clumsy fashion then you may enjoy it.
I love OUATIC 1 & 2, but 3 is about as true to the original OUATIC as Robocop 3 is to Robocop.:D
I've got a copy going on my trade thread if your interested.
Im sure I've probably sold it to you with my opinion anyway.:D
:D Don't be a muppet Jim, OUATIC3 is great :D
Review link in my sig if you want my full take on the film ;)
dave.
Jimmyboy
18-02-2002, 23:12
Originally posted by kanedaa
:D Don't be a muppet Jim, OUATIC3 is great :D
Review link in my sig if you want my full take on the film ;)
dave.
Yeah your review is good for a laugh Davey. ;)
Great review, shame about the opinion. :D
8/10, you'll be giving 10/10 to wild wild west next.:nuts:
never seen Wild Wild West so you never know ;)
Originally posted by Jimmyboy
Avoid !.
Its nothing like the 1st two films, there's not one fight scene which you'll remember afterwards, there's too much Chinese humour which just isnt funny or gets lost in the subtitles.
If you like watching short men in giant dragon masks headbutting each other for 50 minutes in a clumsy fashion then you may enjoy it.
I love OUATIC 1 & 2, but 3 is about as true to the original OUATIC as Robocop 3 is to Robocop.:D
I've got a copy going on my trade thread if your interested.
Im sure I've probably sold it to you with my opinion anyway.:D Bit harsh mate! Ok it's not as good as 1 & 2 but there are many stand out moments (The bit where he tries to get the camera but gets sidetracked is a classic) My only gripe is that they didn't end it properly (I would have liked to see the love birds get married) I'm are right in saying that 4 & 5 are not even worth loking at because all the actors have changed?!
monkeyWRENCH
19-02-2002, 11:26
I think the 3rd film is definately funnier that the first two... if you can understand the language. But then again, kung fu action is more important than humur in a martial arts film. Nevertheless, it's still worth getting to complete the series!
Peter UK
19-02-2002, 12:29
I'm just about to sit down and watch it now; the joys of being a student :D I like watching the dragon dances; some of the scenes in Dreadnought are amazing.
I don't know what 4 and 5 are like although I managed to get the Universe DVD of 5 for $12 so I'm going to be watching that soon-ish. I know there is a review for 4 over at DragonsDen.
Jimmyboy
19-02-2002, 13:37
Originally posted by Roberto
Bit harsh mate! Ok it's not as good as 1 & 2 but there are many stand out moments (The bit where he tries to get the camera but gets sidetracked is a classic) My only gripe is that they didn't end it properly (I would have liked to see the love birds get married) I'm are right in saying that 4 & 5 are not even worth loking at because all the actors have changed?!
Well to be honest, Im giving some negatives to balance out the positives.
What I said might be harsh, but still valid & you cant help but feel serious disapointment when compared to the first 2 in the series.
It does seem strange that Wong is more than happy to pork his own cousin, but still.
Maybe they should make a Once Upon a Time On Jerry Springer. :D
Originally posted by Peter UK
I'm just about to sit down and watch it now; the joys of being a student :D I like watching the dragon dances; some of the scenes in Dreadnought are amazing.
I don't know what 4 and 5 are like although I managed to get the Universe DVD of 5 for $12 so I'm going to be watching that soon-ish. I know there is a review for 4 over at DragonsDen.
my review for Part 3 is written - just waiting for it to be uploaded. I gave it 4 out of 5 - the same score as part 4, however the action in part 4 is superior, While the overall feel, direction and cinematography of part 3 are better than 4.
Part 5 review on the way! - that will complete the set.
Originally posted by Jimmyboy
Its nothing like the 1st two films, there's not one fight scene which you'll remember afterwards,
really? without spoilers what about the slippery floor fight? and numerous occasions of Hung Yan Yan displaying his kicking prowess.
I admit, the elements of Martial Arts from the first two have been replaced by the Lion Dance theme, and as such, the action is less enthralling - especially if u don't like Lion Dancing.
Have u watched it with the commentary yet Jim?
Originally posted by Jimmyboy
Well to be honest, Im giving some negatives to balance out the positives.
What I said might be harsh, but still valid & you cant help but feel serious disapointment when compared to the first 2 in the series.
It does seem strange that Wong is more than happy to pork his own cousin, but still.
Maybe they should make a Once Upon a Time On Jerry Springer. :D ahhhh then you haven't heard Bay Logan's commentary on no.1 yet, he explains that althrough he calls her aunt there not closely related at all.
Jimmyboy
19-02-2002, 14:28
Originally posted by tpr007
really? without spoilers what about the slippery floor fight? and numerous occasions of Hung Yan Yan displaying his kicking prowess.
I admit, the elements of Martial Arts from the first two have been replaced by the Lion Dance theme, and as such, the action is less enthralling - especially if u don't like Lion Dancing.
Have u watched it with the commentary yet Jim?
Not yet, I've given the film 2 viewings so far. Next time I'll watch with the commentary although I've heard that Bay makes some pretty big mistakes in this one.
The slippery floor fight is the only stand out fight to be honest, but even that (and all the other fights) take place during mass confusion and your just waiting for things to settle down for some nice 1 on 1 arse kicking !.
The darker theme from the 1st two films is deeply missed, theres nothing which comes close to the dramatic fight with Ironrobe or Jet Li taking on Donnie Yen.
OUATIC 3 would probably get a 6/10 from me, 7/10 at a push.
Maybe 8/10 if HKL give me the disc free for a online review & I didnt have to pay for it. ;) :D
well Im bloody confused now! :confused: :D
were does OUATI China and America fit in the series?
Peter UK
19-02-2002, 15:57
Originally posted by Goblin
well Im bloody confused now! :confused: :D
were does OUATI China and America fit in the series?
You have
OUATIC 1, 2 and 3 all staring Jet LI
Then OUATIC 4 and 5 without LI
Then OUATIC 6 AKA OUATICAA staring Jet Li
I did wonder what you meant when saying 'I have the other 3'
:D
Originally posted by Jimmyboy
Maybe 8/10 if HKL give me the disc free for a online review & I didnt have to pay for it. ;) :D
i'd give it full marks if they did that ;)
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