Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

A_Different_Drummer When you do the math, you will find that, prior to Bruce Lee, there were very few avenues for westerners to discover the "kung fu" production line films being cranked out of Asia by companies like Shaw Brothers (and others). The only way I am aware of was being fortunate enough to live in a cosmopolitan city with a substantial Asian population, which, generally, gave you access to theatres playing these films. And EVEN THEN the subtitles accompanying these films were in every conceivable language EXCEPT English! Which in turn meant that plots were optional for the dedicated Kung Fu or Wushu fan. This film in 1972 changed all that. Understand there is nothing "special" about this film. Pretty standard plot, pretty standard cast, pretty standard quality. Even the "iron palm" technique is not new and would pop up in these films every few years. (Based of course on real ancient texts -- I recall a Youtube video of an actual Iron Palm practitioner, in real life your hands double in size because of the constant bruising and healing). So what makes this film special? It was the first film of its type to be "tested" in the N.A. release channel to see if there was a market for a typical product from Asia, dubbed. Did it work? Do bears (^(++ in the woods? Many more followed and ultimately the western studio saw a market they missed, leading to films with Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, and many more..

poe426 While it's generally acknowledged one of the first martial arts movies to play here in the West, it's real impact comes in retrospect. Lo Lieh is VERY low key throughout and many of the fight scenes, while often hailed as innovative (which they were at the time of the movie's initial release), are a tad tame compared to what came after (particularly after Bruce Lee, who became the instant standard by which all others will forevermore be judged). That's not to say that FIVE FINGERS OF DEATH/KING BOXER is anything less than a classic in its own right, because it is. Like many of the leading characters in many martial arts movies, the character Lieh plays lays low through most of the movie for a reason- but, when he cuts loose, he effectively cleans house. You can't ask for more than that.

adamcar Well as a life long fan of Kung Fu films I have to say this is one of the best I have ever seen. Sure there is nothing special about the plot but man does it entertain. As does most movies of the genre. This film is packed with action and does not boar its viewers. It's so damn fun when I watch I have a smile on my face the whole time. This also has an impact on future films like Kill Bill. (Many of Kill Bill's Sound effects come from this film for example.) This is essential viewing for all knew viewers in Kung Fu. Form open to close this film is filled with fights that really are some of the better I have seen in the genre. There are few Kung Fu films out there that measure up to the sheer magic and entertainment of this film. So if in search of a Great Kung Fu movie check this one out for sure.

kstro This is my favourite kung fu movie. It has a very authentic flavour, seasoned by an eerie music score (of tradition chinese instruments, I think), and some wonderfully over-acted melodramatic moments contrasted by heavily affected comedy. Indeed, while attempting to create their own "Western" (i.e. Cowboy film) genre, the Chinese concocted a whole new animal, marked by kung fu fighting and its associated sound effects.The story of Five Fingers of death is simple, a story of revenge (for killing a loved one) and the pursuit of the main character to master the "iron-fist-technique" that will enable him to wreak holy vengeance on his enemies. There is even a love interest, though the awkward, polite kind (found in most Chinese films of the period). The end result however is great and much more authentic than any Bruce Lee movie.