Die korrupten Beamten eines chinesischen Dorfes werden regelmäßig von einem maskierten Dieb überfallen, der Iron Monkey genannt wird. Der Name stammt von einer gütigen Gottheit. Der Arzt (Do... Alles lesenDie korrupten Beamten eines chinesischen Dorfes werden regelmäßig von einem maskierten Dieb überfallen, der Iron Monkey genannt wird. Der Name stammt von einer gütigen Gottheit. Der Arzt (Donnie Yen), der den Räuber fangen soll, schlägt sich aber auf seine SeiteDie korrupten Beamten eines chinesischen Dorfes werden regelmäßig von einem maskierten Dieb überfallen, der Iron Monkey genannt wird. Der Name stammt von einer gütigen Gottheit. Der Arzt (Donnie Yen), der den Räuber fangen soll, schlägt sich aber auf seine Seite
- Auszeichnungen
- 2 Nominierungen insgesamt
- Hin Hung
- (as Yee Kwan Yan)
- Wong Fei-Hung
- (Synchronisation)
- Shaolin Monk #4
- (as Man-Dik Ko)
- Shaolin Monk #1
- (as Kwai Po Chin)
- Orchid's Boss (Flashback Scene)
- (Synchronisation)
- Fat rich patient
- (as William Tuen)
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This movie is action packed with Ping's trademark unique fighting sequences. Whether it's bodies slamming through tables, hopping from roof to rooftop, there's so much action, then story, then more action!!! Donnie Yen's martial arts is impressive and his character is very straight to the point, but very noble. Guang as Dr. Yang is heroic as well and plays his dual role very well. Most of best battles have both men sharing the screen with lightning speed quickness!! Tsang is good as young Wong Fei Hung and the beautiful Jean Wang is visually pleasing to watch as Miss Ho (who can also whoop butt). Master Fox provides funny moments too.
Overall, the main emphasis here is the martial arts. The bad guys are very bad (including one deadly renegade monk) and the action is intense. Besides "shadowless kicks" and "King Kong fists", weapons used vary from staffs & swords to umbrellas, benches, and very sharp tacks (OUCH!) The finale is mind-blowing and is like nothing I've ever seen before.
With gorgeous photography, lively martial arts and a great cast this can't help pleasing. Yu Rong Guang is relaxed and charming as Dr Yang and Jean Wang as Orchid Ho is sublime and spirited. Donnie Yen brings his usual intensity to contrast with the other two. It is that ancient story of the mysterious hero robbing the rich and giving to the poor but the plot keeps one interested while the action goes on.
My favourite scene is not a martial one but when a sheaf of papers is blown about and Dr Yang and Orchid collect the sheets up. It is a short scene but full of grace and beauty and quiet humour, a million miles away from Hollywood. Nothing in 'Matrix Reloaded' sticks in my mind like that scene.
A splendid film!
I didn't realize how much I liked this movie until it came on digital cable and I watched it every chance I could get. This movie is eye candy. It's not bothersome or preachy or heavy. It's just fun to watch. And the utter absence of Hollywood is like a cool breeze on a hot summer day.
This isn't so much a movie about a Chinese Robin Hood/Zorro figure, or a strict martial arts hero - it's a movie about a young boy and the people who influence who he will become. It's poignant in parts - such as when Fei Hong tries to grab his father's hand and is scolded for it - and hilarious in others - "My kung-fu is pretty good!" exclaims a surprised Fei Hong in one scene.
While much of the movie is focused on the concerns of the adults around him, Fei Hong is also the audience's conduit to the subtle messages of the movie as a whole. It's not all about kick-ass fight scenes - that's just how they keep our attention. The world portrayed in IRON MONKEY admires intellect and wit as much as martial arts ability. Woven into the whole is a lesson in honor, the balance between discipline and recklessness, and the need for affection and love.
Fans of CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON will love this movie because of one simple fact - the plot is linear, with short flashback sequences as needed, and despite its intricacy, it's not too involved. CTHD would be like riding in a Rolls-Royce: beautiful to look at, enjoyable to drive; but IRON MONKEY is like a Porche, fast, sleek and dangerous. CTHD may be visually superior as far as cinematography goes - and in a lot of ways, it is - but IRON MONKEY moves along in ways that CTHD does not.
Also look for Tsang Sze Man, who had the potential to be what Haley Joel Osment is here in America. Pity Man didn't do any more martial arts films.
Film fans must see this movie; kung fu fans probably should see this movie. But if subtitles scare you (the dubbed version isn't quite as good) and guys in robes and braids are "gay," keep away. Go rent DUMB AND DUMBER or something.
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- WissenswertesThe part of the young Wong Fei-Hung is played by Sze-Man Tsang, a talented martial artist, and also a girl.
- Patzer(at around 59 mins) In the Iron Monkey's first fight with the witch, she cuts off his braid of hair. However, in some scenes after the fight, it's there again, and in some scenes, it isn't.
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Iron Monkey: [dubbed and subtitled versions] Don't take things too seriously, and you will always be at ease.
- Alternative VersionenFor the English dub, the line, "A man should shed blood, not tears," has been changed to, "Be a man... grow up!"
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Details
Box Office
- Budget
- 11.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 14.694.904 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 6.014.653 $
- 14. Okt. 2001
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 14.694.904 $
- Laufzeit
- 1 Std. 30 Min.(90 min)
- Farbe
- Seitenverhältnis
- 1.85 : 1