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Shaolin Master Killer

Chia Hui Liu (Actor), Lieh Lo (Actor), Chia-Liang Liu (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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A pure old-school martial arts movie, beloved by aficionados, that also appeals to nonfans simply as a rousing action film. The often-imitated fact-based plot (see The Karate Kid) centers upon the rigorous training process undergone in the mid-19th century by the anti-Manchu Chinese patriot San Te (Gordon Liu). It's depicted as a grueling voyage into the unknown. Cast out of his home village when he stands up to the cruel warlord (Lo Lieh) who slaughtered his parents, the refugee seeks out the martial monks of the Shaolin Temple, who steer him through a torturous series of "chambers"--horrendous ordeals designed to build strength and agility--before he's even allowed to study boxing or swordfighting. Finally he defeats a rival by inventing a brand-new weapon, the three-section chain-linked staff. But innovation can be carried only so far; when San Te suggests opening a "36th chamber" in the temple that would teach Shaolin techniques to the populace at large (so that they can fight the nasty Manchus) he is drummed out of the corps. Naturally he returns to his home village, slaughters the baddies, and prepares to open China's first public Shaolin-style kung fu school. Many of the pupils San Te recruits in the final reel became legendary martial artists in their own right, the "Fathers of the Church" of the Chinese kung fu tradition. This is strong action entertainment with real historical resonance. --David Chute

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
don't buy the Canadian version, unless you're French or want a headache Jun 7 2008
By vailsy
Format:DVD
As usual, because this is an English/French version some compromises have been made. In this case on the audio track

As an English speaker, I can handle the English track being in mono, while the French version is in 2.0 'surround'.. but why is the Cantonese version also in mono at the expense of a larger French soundtrack? Surely the Cantonese version should be in 2.0 (or even better presented in 2.0 'surround' and mono), and the French and English versions should both be in mono

To make matters worse the Mandarin soundtrack, which I believe to be the original, has gone completely which is ridiculous

It annoys me that the French soundtrack has been given preferential treatment when this is a Hong Kong movie. Maybe next time let's all compromise on video quality so there can be a special high quality French version of a HK martial arts movie?!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Terrible sound ruins movie! Sep 1 2002
By A Customer
Format:DVD
The movie's awesome but the horrible sound quality makes it hard to sit through. You can't hear any of the dialogue unless you turn up the volume real high, but then all the sound effects become deafening. Buy it because it's a classic, but know you will be disappointed.
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Amazing.........A must own............! May 17 2004
Format:DVD
Movies like this makes you appreciate the amazing talents of the martial actors of years past. People like Jackie Chan, Gordon Liu, Phil Kwok, TI Lung and many others of that time will never be seen again. Only by owning these wonderful DVD's, will we preserve there amazing talents. This is one of the best. This Work of art is more amazing than any CGI movies out today. Movies back then had heart. This movies kicks butt, one the best of all time. You cant go wrong with this DVD.
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Most recent customer reviews
This is a Five Star classic
The only reason I give this movie four stars is because of the poor sound quality. Gordon Liu is phenominal and was truly ahead of his time when he made these films in the late... Read more
Published on May 22 2004
Boring training movie
From all the great reviews for this movie, I was expecting a classic movie. This movie is very boring. I slept in three different occassions throughout the movie. Read more
Published on May 2 2004 by Ghostface
(dont) Try this at home!
I'm 37, saw back in 70's, have watched and studied since. This was back in the days of "grasshoppers" big fight scene being a punch followed with kick...hy-ya. Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by Tom Duncan
Keeping the rookies in their place.
Now I know why the training scenes in this movie are a thing of legend. For those of you who are wondering, this IS "Enter the 36th Chamber of Shaolin," and it IS a... Read more
Published on Jan 10 2004
Six Stars
This is, bar none, the best Kung Fu movie ever made. It is great for the view of the training inside Shaolin as every strip mall Karate student would dream it to be. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003
Simply put: A good film.....
Ever wondered how you can become a master @ The Shaolin Temple?

This film shows wonderful training sequences. Read more

Published on Dec 8 2003 by Young Jedi Master OobieDoob ScoobieDoobie Banoobie
Master Killer, what more can I say?
The classic Gordon Liu flick is by far shaolin master killer, aka 36th chamber of shaolin. The training sequences are by far the deepest and most copied scenes in martial arts... Read more
Published on Oct 22 2003 by Jason R. David
Probably the best 'Shaolin' movie of them all
In the UK this goes under the title '36 Chambers of Shaolin' which is a pretty good description of the film. Read more
Published on April 17 2003 by Mr. Stuart Chandler
Good movie deserves better VHS treatment
If only someone had warned me that this video was prerecorded in EP mode before I purchased it. That's right, EP mode (also known as SLP mode). Read more
Published on May 23 2002
Classic...Epic...Must have, for true oldschool collection!!
This is one of my top 5 favorites!!!!! Because of it's storyline, training and fighting. Many get away from the true essence of traing, expecially Shaolin style, and forget to give... Read more
Published on May 15 2002
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