An American martial arts film has three main characteristics: one guy with a sword against a thousand southern guns; someone wants someone else (usually not the guy with the sword) dead or as ransom; and finally, there's that one good chase scene that no self-respecting action film can go without. So it's save to say that Blind Fury is a martial arts film.
While severely dated with classic 70s/80s characteristics, the film hides a few gems. Huaer pulls off the blind sword master with grace. He gets into his character so well, you almost forget he played in LadyHawke. The only issue, in fact, with the casting is no aging. All the characters look exactly the same in Vietnam as they do 20 years later.
As for the humor, well, that's what gives it the seven. Brother Tector and Brother Lyle: what a hoot! Such not-so-subtle lines like "that's why I always voted for gun-control" and "I didn't know Daddy wore a rubber" make the film worth the techno-music torture.
Despite the over-abundance of mullets, music, and montages, Blind Fury is worth your time. It holds your attention and, while not really a family movie (unless your family's into fake blood), is good for those alone-in-the-house-what-should-I-do nights.
One thumb up.
While severely dated with classic 70s/80s characteristics, the film hides a few gems. Huaer pulls off the blind sword master with grace. He gets into his character so well, you almost forget he played in LadyHawke. The only issue, in fact, with the casting is no aging. All the characters look exactly the same in Vietnam as they do 20 years later.
As for the humor, well, that's what gives it the seven. Brother Tector and Brother Lyle: what a hoot! Such not-so-subtle lines like "that's why I always voted for gun-control" and "I didn't know Daddy wore a rubber" make the film worth the techno-music torture.
Despite the over-abundance of mullets, music, and montages, Blind Fury is worth your time. It holds your attention and, while not really a family movie (unless your family's into fake blood), is good for those alone-in-the-house-what-should-I-do nights.
One thumb up.