Kung Fu Hustle
“You gave him your life savings?” -Sing’s Sidekick
“Yes. I was saving to become a doctor or lawyer... but this was a chance for world peace.” -Sing
Unhinged in movie form. A movie that starts with me being a bit skeptical that leads to laughing out loud and rounds off with me cheering. A rollercoaster that is guaranteed fun for any movie lover. I had no idea what this movie was, but I was excited for some high level Kung Fu. I had no expectations on the story, but what the story ultimately landed on was a total surprise. More Hundreds of Beavers than Goodfellas. With that being said, I may have been turned off initially, but I came completely full circle. The story arc of Sing and his sidekick makes me giggle along with the Ax Gang’s dance moves. These may be some of my favorite things in recent history. (I may or may not find myself doing that little jig randomly).
With genuine funny scenes along with high level Kung Fu, how could you not get wrapped into this film. The last Kung Fu movie I watched could have been over a decade ago, and even as a kid it was not my favorite type of action. If I had my hands on this in my formative years, I think my taste would have been much different, but I got it in my 30’s! Even though what they do is incredible and I do laugh, they really push the line of going too far and sadly I do think it bleeds over some. Maybe it is because of the age of the film or maybe it’s just not my humor, but I still did cringe more than you want in a film. Overall, this is a groundbreaking film that I can even see leaking into today’s films. It is a hilarious, action packed blend of the unexpected. If you're looking for a wild ride filled with stunning fight scenes and laugh out loud moments, Kung Fu Hustle delivers. Just remember, sometimes world peace is worth more than your life savings, even if it means joining a group of dancing gangsters.
-J
