More spectacular martial arts action from the Young and Dangerous movie franchise. Chan is now an important member of the Hung Hing Society and is pursued by 'Crow' and 'Tiger' from a rival gang...
The Evil Cult (aka "Lord of the Wu Tang") is a wildly and wacky supernatural epic in which Jet Li masquerades as Mo-kei, a weakling warrior orphaned as a child when his parents are killed by two evil Jinx warlords. Chased out of the Wu Tang compound by a leader who considers him a liability, Mo-kei (and his female protectress) find themselves trapped in a dark abyss where they stumble upon a "cooking monk" trapped in a massive boulder who holds the secret to a lost form of Shaolin kung fu. They trick him into teaching Mo-kei the secret of his "solar stance". Newly empowered, Mo-kei sets off to find his maternal grandfather, King of the Gold Lion (de facto leader of the Evil Cult), to rally his clan with the Wu Tang in order to defeat the stifling government forces and exact revenge on the terrible Jinxes. Martial Law's Sammo Hung appears as Chang San Fung, Tai Chi Master of the Wu Tang clan (Hung also choreographed the action sequences for this film). Director Wong Jing (who also helmed the God of Gamblers series, Hard Boiled 2, and Return to a Better Tomorrow) just about keeps a handle on the plot and ably directs the stunning action sequences, some of which occur on battlefields swarming with soldiers. On the DVD: the main feature is presented in letterboxed format with original Cantonese dialogue and English subtitles. The print is generally of good quality but afflicted with blemishes and white flecks throughout. The subtitles are clear but their awkward translation and speed of transition serve at times to make an already convoluted plot harder to understand. It's a shame that an option to listen to a dubbed soundtrack wasn't added as the dubbed theatrical trailer (included here) enhances the daffiness of the movie. Other extras include comprehensive cast and crew filmographies and a small selection of stills. --Chris Campion
The 'Young And Dangerous' trilogy is a land mark in Hong Kong cinema and is acknowledged as single-handedly revitalising the 'gangster' genre in the late nineties controversially glamorising the triad lifestyle. This new-wave energy created by acclaimed director Andrew Lau is a unique blend of pop-promo imagery and tough urban street violence sustained by a collection of stunning performances from a star studded cast. Finally the 'Young And Dangerous' trilogy is now available in the ultimate collection... together as they were always meant to be. Young And Dangerous: Welcome to the jungle... Rising through the ranks with the stealth of cruise missiles Chan Ho Nam and schoolyard buddies Chicken Chiu Fao Pan and Yee become formidable players within the notorious Hong Kong Society Triad. Under the fatherly guidance of Uncle B and the watchful eye of society head Chiang Chan and his entourage of Wise Guys flourish. But a failed assassination attempt in Macau leaves Chan alienated Chicken a fugitive on the run in Taiwan and former rival Ugly Kwan the prime candidate to take over the leadership. But defeat is one thing these Wise Guys won't take lying down! A deadly counter-plan hatched Chan steers headlong into a deadly face-off with his nemesis of the past ten years the vicious and brutal Kwan. Young And Dangerous 2: Returning in the second kinetic outing in the series Chan Ho Nam has become a branch leader within the Hung Hing Society celebrating by launching his first club with childhood sweetheart Smartie into the ambivalent festives of a flourishing triad society Taiwanese figure-head Liu King arrives to form an uneasy alliance with the Hung Hing Society. And in tow comes with him his Japanese mistress Ting Siu Yiu with whom Chicken has become entangled with whilst on the run in Taiwan. A power struggle erupts that threatens to rip the fabric of the Hung Hing Society Asunder and if played properly leave Chan and his followers eliminated. With the comic-strip paneling and Day-Glo art direction of the first film director Andrew Lau crafts in this sequel an altogether faster paced and punchier serving of action cinema. Again starring the dynamic Ekin Cheng and this time out toplining a scene-stealing performance by the insanely talented Jordan Chan as Chicken Chiu Young and Dangerous 2 is more than anyone could wish for in a sequel. Featuring a catchy rock score with songs by both Cheng and Chan and an over the top cameo by Bunman himself award winning actor Anthony Wong as Chan's Triad rival the sleazy Tai Fai. Young And Dangerous 3: Things begin to settle down a bit for the Triad Boys as life returns to 'normal' after the clash with the Taiwanese gang. Ho Nam tries to nurse the injured Smartie back to health and Chicken finds a new love interest in the form of the priest's trash-talking daughter (Karen Mok). The peace is shattered when yet again another rival steps up to try to take Ho Nam down setting Nam up for the murder of the president of Hung Hing during a trip to Amsterdam. Once again Ho Nam must fight to protect his name and his brothers...
Returning in the second kinetic outing in the series Chan Ho Nam has become a branch leader within the Hung Hing Society celebrating by launching his first club with childhood sweetheart Smartie into the ambivalent festives of a flourishing triad society Taiwanese figure-head Liu King arrives to form an uneasy alliance with the Hung Hing Society. And in tow comes with him his Japanese mistress Ting Siu Yiu with whom ""Chicken"" has become entangled with whilst on the run in Taiw
Welcome to the Jungle. Welcome to the most successful Hong Kong gangster film to hit the screen since ""A Better Tomorrow"" get ready for the most thrilling ride through the Hong Kong underworld since John Woo teamed up with Chow Yun Fat from new wave Director Andrew Lau (""To Live & Die In Tsim Sha Tsui"" ""Storm Riders"") comes the future of Hong Kong Cinema. Rising through the ranks with the stealth of cruise missiles Chan Ho Nam and schoolyard buddies ""Chicken"" Chiu Fao Pan and
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