Shao Lin yu Wu Dang

It's safe to say that almost any movie Gordon Liu has ever appeared in is a classic. You can probably watch the intro of this movie (about four minutes) over and over and over and never get bored, it's that good. The movie itself is about two people from two different groups (the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang) and how they must unite to fight for one common cause. The fighting sequences are great, the storyline is easy to follow, and... well, just go out and see it.

First, watch original English Dub. It just... has this charm that will grow on you. Both characters, the villain, and both sisters are just awesome. Johnny Wang as the villain is hilarious. He has NO tact! Idy Chan is also excellent in her role as Gordon Liu's sister. She steals every scene she's in! Li Ching is also great. You're honestly never sure if she's in it for herself, the villain, or some other purpose. And Gordon Liu & Adam Cheng are phenomenal as always. One of my favorite roles of Adam Cheng & Gordon Liu during this time period. The action & fight choreography is top-notch and still stands the test of time. Ever since I first saw it as a child in NY on Fox 5 after Saturday Morning Cartoons, I've been a fan of the film and the genre!

I'm a fan of both Wu Tang and HK martial arts films.

This movie is good as a kung fu flick, great if you are a Wu Tang fan, just to hear the samples in context.

But as a standalone its quite uneven.

The costumes are pretty decent. Many other films of this era are less picky about such details. I don't know if any are historically accurate, but they at least fit the actors, and have some details.

Sets are not too bad either.

The lighting and cinematography are mediocre. So you have a strange circumstance where you are looking at pretty well dressed actors in a believable set, but the camera is barely in focus lighting seems to mostly be single point or available light. And its 4:3 aspect ratio further takes it down a notch in presentation.

The acting is nothing to write home about. But its really the story that stinks. Its just kind of meanders and there isn't a real compelling story arc or character development.

However the fight choreo is pretty decent.

Thought it might even be Yuen Wo Ping.

Its really one of those films where you are twiddling your thumbs while people are talking then a fight breaks out and it has your attention again.

I'm being a little hard on it because its an 80's film. But it comes off like a 60's or 70's film. It should have better production value. Look at Jimmy Wang Yu's Master of the Flying Guilllotine. It's from 1976 but had better lighting and cinematography. The story is a trite, but it at least has a B plot. And some great characters!

Despite all my quibbles Gordon Liu is great.

An excellent martial arts movie. My favorite part is the beginning sequence where the lone wu-tang warrior fights against a squad of monks. The beginning fight scene is worth every penny it costs you to buy the movie.

I brought this movie because it starred Gordon Lui.He is one of the best Old School fighters no second thoughts.I loved this movie from the moment it started to the end.I wish the movie never ended.Like many of Gordon's movies (Master Killers)for one which was a big hit when it came out.. Shaolin Vrs Wu Tang I think is the kept secret behind Master Killers.It does not ask Master Killers for help in kung fu movie ranking.I loved the great show down on the two schools Wu Tang and Shaolin showing their respective fierce fighting styles and traditions.Many great foot,leg,swords,training scenes from the both clans comparing their styles to each other.Without spoiling it here now the movie has a great plot that keeps you thinking and your eyes wide open.Gordon Lui & Adam Cheng are best friends only thing is that both of them come from rival clans the Shaolin and Wu Tang.The evil prince played by (Wong Lung Wie) tries to get the two friends to fight each other til death in a true battle both schools stand aside at the end to watch a battle that means more than friends!.Is friendship thicker than honor?Find out and watch!!!!