Storyline
Set in Canton, China in the 1940s, the story revolves in a town ruled by the Axe Gang, Sing who desperately wants to become a member. He stumbles into a slum ruled by eccentric landlords who turns out to be the greatest kung-fu masters in disguise. Sing's actions eventually cause the Axe Gang and the slumlords to engage in an explosive kung-fu battle. Only one side will win and only one hero will emerge as the greatest kung-fu master of all
Details
Official Sites:
Sony Pictures [China][hk][jp] (English) | Sony Pictures [United States] | Add/edit official sites »
Country:
Hong Kong | China
Language:
Cantonese
Release Date:
22 April 2005 (USA) See more »
Also Known As:
A pofonok földje See more »
Filming Locations:
Shanghai, China
In general, it's a movie which puts tribute to all the Kung Fu Movie.
Some argue that Stephen uses a lots of old jokes and routines in this movie that makes it a little bit weak on the script. However, I think it's one of his best. He doesn't make as many dirty jokes as usual, but you can really learn his philosophy through this two-hours movie and have a very good laugh at the same time. If you really watch the movie carefully, you will know what kung-fu is. Stephen Chow truly understands kung-fu, in my opinion, and it a sure thing that he crazies about it.
It's not a common kung-fu movie like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" or "Hero". Stephen Chow uses his own way to express kung-fu. I sincerely recommend this movie to those who still has the slightest hesitation whether you should watch this movie or not.Just Go!!!!!!!!!! You won't regret it
Did You Know?
Trivia
The name "Pig Sty Alley" (Zhu Long Cheng Zhai) is a play on the Chinese name for the Walled City of Kowloon (Jiu Long Cheng Zhai), a Chinese ex-clave in Hong Kong for much of the 20th Century, and well-known as a breeding ground of crime, slums and disorder. It was torn down in 1993. See more »
Goofs
Continuity: In the fight scene with the two blind players, when the tailor throws the concrete wheel at them, the player flips the instrument so that the strings are facing down. When the camera angle changes, the strings magically appear up. See more »
