[Movie Review] Kung Fu Hustle

**Sazar** · May 7th, 2005

I have watched Chow's flicks for a while, the last being Shaolin Soccer.

Hustle follows the theme of unlikely heroes in uncommon situations emerging and helping the weak or standing up for themselves or otherwise.

And normally when they come forth, they also find something about themselves.

Hustle is Kurosawa-esque with a lot of twists. The english subs really add something to the movie with some brilliant one-liners from Spiderman and other movies tossed in.

The movie is, like Soccer, a comedic Kung Fu movie. I was disappointed that there were no extended dance sequences but I loved the character creation and organisation that Chow has here. The budget (and therefore the SFx) are a lot better for him to unleash his full repertoire and the end result is a pleasing movie.

After the debacle that was Kingdom of Heaven, I was pleasantly surprised that such a lower budgeted movie not only could look better in most respects but also outperform the much higher budgeted movie in a few other respects.

If you have a chance to watch this movie, please do so. It does involve martial arts but it is not the pervasive theme, much like Soccer, so the ladies do not need to shy away from this one.

Highly recommended entertainment movie.

4.5/5 OSNN Stars.

**NetRyder** · May 7th, 2005

Haha...watched this when I was up in Seattle last week. Hilarious movie!

**Khayman** · May 8th, 2005

Got this on DVD a while ago. It is very funny, not as funny as Shaolin imo, although it's more traditional in that its people fighting people and not using a football. The action is excellent and OTT as usual, which is fun and the CG is pretty damn superb.
Well recommended

**Sazar** · May 8th, 2005

Shaolin was cool but did not have that poignant moment where the main character meets the girl. It was close, but no cigar.

I thought that was an excellent touch.

onimkron · May 8th, 2005

Hilarous movie, loved every bit of it. Oddly enough, my favourite scene was the dancing mafia group near the beginning...just found it too odd to not be my favourite overall scene

**Sazar** · May 8th, 2005

Yah, I was actually hoping for more Hustle action going on but unfortunately that was it

Still, perhaps they might make a sequel.

**ElementalDragon** · May 8th, 2005

i just loved the movie. one question i have though is.... does anybody know the name of the instrument the "second best killers" use?

**Sazar** · May 8th, 2005

In India, they have something like that called a Sitar.

onimkron · May 8th, 2005

It looked like a Guzheng or Zheng, my grandparents used to play one a long time ago, but I'm not too sure.

**ElementalDragon** · May 8th, 2005

Sazar: no.... don't think it's a Sitar. they usually keep the same general shape of a normal guitar.... wide base, and a narrow neck (only reason i can think of that is because of one of my favorite cartoons EVER..... Courage the Cowardly Dog)

onimkron: know of anywhere i can possibly find music played with that instrument? i SOOOO want one.... but i wouldn't know how to play it. that thing seems like it can play some awesome notes.

**NetRyder** · May 8th, 2005

Originally Posted by Sazar

In India, they have something like that called a Sitar.

The sitar actually looks very different. Are you sure you're not thinking of the santoor or surmandal?

**Sazar** · May 8th, 2005

I dunno, I was half drunk during the movie.

**Tittles** · May 9th, 2005

I want to see this movie cause it reminds me of Kung Pow for some reason lol.

Which reminds me...isnt there a new kung pow coming out sometime?

**Son Goku** · May 9th, 2005

I might go see this latter in the week, if time presents itself... Will have to check the movie listings around here however.

Originally Posted by ElementalDragon

Sazar: no.... don't think it's a Sitar.

:lol: Sorry, minus the description, this reminding me of Mr. Ho...

OK, I was walking to the library to study last semester when one of my Tia Chi teachers walks up behind me rather descretely, bumps into me and said "no..."

I figured at first he was saying I didn't have my back straight enough or something...though a side note, I had a school pack on me with Cisco books, and other heavy stuff in it. Yeah, I was hunched just a tad forward to hold the weight on my back...

He then asked me if he ever told me about Mr. Ho (one of his Tia Chi brothers). Apperently Mr. Ho walks around the park in Hong Kong bumping into people much like he did with me and says "no", then bumps into the next guy. Whether he's practicing his shoulder technique, or correcting them on their own incorrect posture (though beyond no, an explenation is never given), I don't know...

Sorry, been studying for finals and everything, so if I sound only half with it now, there's a reason...

Originally Posted by TittleBitties

I want to see this movie cause it reminds me of Kung Pow for some reason lol.

Which reminds me...isnt there a new kung pow coming out sometime?

There might be a Kung Pow 2... The first one was certainly funny...

**ElementalDragon** · May 9th, 2005

This movie's NOTHING like Kung Pow. My friend watched it with me, and he said he was expecting it to be something like Kung Pow (but hoping it wasn't) and he was surprised that it was a pretty good movie. i never saw Kung Pow though..... don't plan on seeing it either. one thing i DO want to see though is the new Jet Li movie.... Unleashed i think it's called? that and Madagascar.... and Star wars.

**Tittles** · May 9th, 2005

Originally Posted by Son Goku

I might go see this latter in the week, if time presents itself... Will have to check the movie listings around here however.

:lol: Sorry, minus the description, this reminding me of Mr. Ho...

OK, I was walking to the library to study last semester when one of my Tia Chi teachers walks up behind me rather descretely, bumps into me and said "no..." I figured at first he was saying I didn't have my back straight enough or something...though a side note, I had a school pack on me with Cisco books, and other heavy stuff in it. Yeah, I was hunched just a tad forward to hold the weight on my back...

He then asked me if he ever told me about Mr. Ho (one of his Tia Chi brothers). Apperently Mr. Ho walks around the park in Hong Kong bumping into people much like he did with me and says "no", then bumps into the next guy. Whether he's practicing his shoulder technique, or correcting them on their own incorrect posture (though beyond no, an explenation is never given), I don't know...

Sorry, been studying for finals and everything, so if I sound only half with it now, there's a reason...

There might be a Kung Pow 2... The first one was certainly funny...

Yeah the first one was great lol

Ele: I guess thats kinda good that its not like kung pow. I mean the movie was funny but i unno if it would be that great to see something like it unless its a sequal.

**ElementalDragon** · August 23rd, 2005

I absolutely love the movie..... but there's one thing i've been wondering since the first time i've watched it (musta watched it like 10 times by now). Does anybody here have any idea what the name of the instrument the 2 hired assassins use when they're fighting against Hexagon Staff, Iron Fist, and Three Kicks (think that's they're names)? I really love the way that instrument sounds. and if possible, u know where i might be able to find some music created with that instrument?

**fitz** · August 23rd, 2005

It was a lute of some kind..

edit: more specifically.. a Guzheng

edit 2: There is some downloadable mp3s here..

I'm sure you can google for more now that you know the proper name..

edit 3: There's also The Six Fingered Lord of the Lute.. LOL..

Also, go see Shaolin Soccer if you haven't seen it yet. It's another (prior to Kung Fu Hustle) stephen Chow production that I enjoyed.

**VenomXt** · August 23rd, 2005

yah iv seen on played very cool indeed. Only good thing i took from dating a music major for 2 years. hehe

**ming** · August 23rd, 2005

Not being rude or anything, but Stephen Chow's movies have been going down hill for a long long time. Didn't even bother watching the whole thing.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	[Movie Review] Kung Fu Hustle I have watched Chow's flicks for a while, the last being Shaolin Soccer. Hustle follows the theme of unlikely heroes in uncommon situations emerging and helping the weak or standing up for themselves or otherwise. And normally when they come forth, they also find something about themselves. Hustle is Kurosawa-esque with a lot of twists. The english subs really add something to the movie with some brilliant one-liners from Spiderman and other movies tossed in. The movie is, like Soccer, a comedic Kung Fu movie. I was disappointed that there were no extended dance sequences but I loved the character creation and organisation that Chow has here. The budget (and therefore the SFx) are a lot better for him to unleash his full repertoire and the end result is a pleasing movie. After the debacle that was Kingdom of Heaven, I was pleasantly surprised that such a lower budgeted movie not only could look better in most respects but also outperform the much higher budgeted movie in a few other respects. If you have a chance to watch this movie, please do so. It does involve martial arts but it is not the pervasive theme, much like Soccer, so the ladies do not need to shy away from this one. Highly recommended entertainment movie. 4.5/5 OSNN Stars. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 297	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Haha...watched this when I was up in Seattle last week. Hilarious movie! http://kunal.kundaje.net

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Khayman I'm sorry Hal... Joined: January 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,514 Reputation: 1210 Power: 194	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Got this on DVD a while ago. It is very funny, not as funny as Shaolin imo, although it's more traditional in that its people fighting people and not using a football. The action is excellent and OTT as usual, which is fun and the CG is pretty damn superb. Well recommended "I'm on the server side. I don't know what side you're on"

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Shaolin was cool but did not have that poignant moment where the main character meets the girl. It was close, but no cigar. I thought that was an excellent touch. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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onimkron OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 414 Reputation: 160 Power: 107	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Hilarous movie, loved every bit of it. Oddly enough, my favourite scene was the dancing mafia group near the beginning...just found it too odd to not be my favourite overall scene

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Yah, I was actually hoping for more Hustle action going on but unfortunately that was it Still, perhaps they might make a sequel. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle i just loved the movie. one question i have though is.... does anybody know the name of the instrument the "second best killers" use? Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle In India, they have something like that called a Sitar. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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onimkron OSNN Senior Addict Joined: January 2004 Posts: 414 Reputation: 160 Power: 107	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle It looked like a Guzheng or Zheng, my grandparents used to play one a long time ago, but I'm not too sure.

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Sazar: no.... don't think it's a Sitar. they usually keep the same general shape of a normal guitar.... wide base, and a narrow neck (only reason i can think of that is because of one of my favorite cartoons EVER..... Courage the Cowardly Dog) onimkron: know of anywhere i can possibly find music played with that instrument? i SOOOO want one.... but i wouldn't know how to play it. that thing seems like it can play some awesome notes. Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.

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NetRyder Tech Junkie Joined: April 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,256 Reputation: 4260 Power: 297	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Originally Posted by Sazar In India, they have something like that called a Sitar. The sitar actually looks very different. Are you sure you're not thinking of the santoor or surmandal? http://kunal.kundaje.net

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle I dunno, I was half drunk during the movie. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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Tittles Dabba Dooba Joined: July 2002 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 6,344 Reputation: 1590 Power: 198	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle I want to see this movie cause it reminds me of Kung Pow for some reason lol. Which reminds me...isnt there a new kung pow coming out sometime? Yo

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Son Goku No lover of dogma Joined: June 2004 Location: 439 East District, Mount Paozu Posts: 1,980 Reputation: 700 Power: 123	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle I might go see this latter in the week, if time presents itself... Will have to check the movie listings around here however. Originally Posted by ElementalDragon Sazar: no.... don't think it's a Sitar. :lol: Sorry, minus the description, this reminding me of Mr. Ho... OK, I was walking to the library to study last semester when one of my Tia Chi teachers walks up behind me rather descretely, bumps into me and said "no..." I figured at first he was saying I didn't have my back straight enough or something...though a side note, I had a school pack on me with Cisco books, and other heavy stuff in it. Yeah, I was hunched just a tad forward to hold the weight on my back... He then asked me if he ever told me about Mr. Ho (one of his Tia Chi brothers). Apperently Mr. Ho walks around the park in Hong Kong bumping into people much like he did with me and says "no", then bumps into the next guy. Whether he's practicing his shoulder technique, or correcting them on their own incorrect posture (though beyond no, an explenation is never given), I don't know... Sorry, been studying for finals and everything, so if I sound only half with it now, there's a reason... Originally Posted by TittleBitties I want to see this movie cause it reminds me of Kung Pow for some reason lol. Which reminds me...isnt there a new kung pow coming out sometime? There might be a Kung Pow 2... The first one was certainly funny...

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle This movie's NOTHING like Kung Pow. My friend watched it with me, and he said he was expecting it to be something like Kung Pow (but hoping it wasn't) and he was surprised that it was a pretty good movie. i never saw Kung Pow though..... don't plan on seeing it either. one thing i DO want to see though is the new Jet Li movie.... Unleashed i think it's called? that and Madagascar.... and Star wars. Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.

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Tittles Dabba Dooba Joined: July 2002 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 6,344 Reputation: 1590 Power: 198	Re: [Movie Review] Kung Fu hustle Originally Posted by Son Goku I might go see this latter in the week, if time presents itself... Will have to check the movie listings around here however. :lol: Sorry, minus the description, this reminding me of Mr. Ho... OK, I was walking to the library to study last semester when one of my Tia Chi teachers walks up behind me rather descretely, bumps into me and said "no..." I figured at first he was saying I didn't have my back straight enough or something...though a side note, I had a school pack on me with Cisco books, and other heavy stuff in it. Yeah, I was hunched just a tad forward to hold the weight on my back... He then asked me if he ever told me about Mr. Ho (one of his Tia Chi brothers). Apperently Mr. Ho walks around the park in Hong Kong bumping into people much like he did with me and says "no", then bumps into the next guy. Whether he's practicing his shoulder technique, or correcting them on their own incorrect posture (though beyond no, an explenation is never given), I don't know... Sorry, been studying for finals and everything, so if I sound only half with it now, there's a reason... There might be a Kung Pow 2... The first one was certainly funny... Yeah the first one was great lol Ele: I guess thats kinda good that its not like kung pow. I mean the movie was funny but i unno if it would be that great to see something like it unless its a sequal. Yo

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ElementalDragon The One and Only Joined: August 2002 Location: Lehighton, PA Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 1095 Power: 161	Kung Fu Hustle I absolutely love the movie..... but there's one thing i've been wondering since the first time i've watched it (musta watched it like 10 times by now). Does anybody here have any idea what the name of the instrument the 2 hired assassins use when they're fighting against Hexagon Staff, Iron Fist, and Three Kicks (think that's they're names)? I really love the way that instrument sounds. and if possible, u know where i might be able to find some music created with that instrument? Core 2 Quad Q9450 \| 4GB DDR2 800 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| eVGA GTX 295+ I Love Windows 7! Has my post been helpful to you? If so, please click the to the left to add to my reputation.

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fitz *XPista7eopardix Joined: April 2004 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 4,028 Reputation: 2947 Power: 168**	Re: Kung Fu Hustle It was a lute of some kind.. edit: more specifically.. a Guzheng edit 2: There is some downloadable mp3s here.. I'm sure you can google for more now that you know the proper name.. edit 3: There's also The Six Fingered Lord of the Lute.. LOL.. Also, go see Shaolin Soccer if you haven't seen it yet. It's another (prior to Kung Fu Hustle) stephen Chow production that I enjoyed. Hee-hee! Evil makes my buttocks tingle.

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VenomXt Blame me for the RAZR's Joined: March 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,442 Reputation: 1240 Power: 146	Re: Kung Fu Hustle yah iv seen on played very cool indeed. Only good thing i took from dating a music major for 2 years. hehe www.venomxt.com

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ming OSNN Advanced Joined: June 2003 Location: UK Posts: 4,252 Reputation: 1160 Power: 162	Re: Kung Fu Hustle Not being rude or anything, but Stephen Chow's movies have been going down hill for a long long time. Didn't even bother watching the whole thing. Curent system: Intel Quad Core 9450 \| 4GB RAM \| WD Raptor 36GB \| nVidia 8800GT 512mb