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Drunken Tai Chi

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Wikipedia article




'Drunken Tai Chi' is a 1984 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Yuen Woo-ping. It is notable for being the acting debut of Donnie Yen, who had previously performed as a stuntman. The film showcases Yen's martial arts skills as well as his b-boying abilities, including a scene in which Yen performs a moonwalk.

Plot



A spoiled young man who is on the run from a ruthless killer finds accommodation with a puppeteer and his heavy-set wife. Both of them are masters of the art of tai chi, the only style of martial arts that can defeat the killer.

Cast



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* Donnie Yen

* Mandy Chan

* Lydia Shum

* Wong Tao

* Yuen Cheung Yan

* Yuen Hsin Yee

Reception



Reviewer Simon Rigg of kungfukingdom.com writes that while the film never reached the popularity of 'Drunken Master', "nevertheless its a great kung fu showcase in its own right. Its an unconventional mix, featuring American crazes (skateboarding) and a killer with a very human side alongside a lot of slapstick and bawdy humour, but its impossible not to be taken in by Donnie and the teams set-pieces. It holds a special place in Hong Kong film history for bringing Donnie Yen to the fore and as one of the last films to feature step-by-step intricate choreography."

The book 'The Encyclopedia of Martial Arts Movies' by Bill Palmer, Karen Palmer, and Ric Meyers calls the film a "commonplace, simple story of revenge with humorous touches", noting its "great kung fu! The Yuen family is listed as the fight choreographers, and that usually means a cornucopia of visual effects and breathtaking martial arts. They don't let us down here." The film is given a rating of 3 1/2 stars.

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