I'm Chinese Canadian, the minor skinny lipstick thing is indicator of the Aristocrat class, same thing with the grand flat head piece worn by females of this class
What an embarrassment to Chinese everywhere. Please don’t spout false info and do some research. The lipstick is a beauty trend of the time. The headdress has nothing to do with class but ethnicity. That is a manchurian costume.
Actress playing Jade Fox was Cecilia Cheng Pei Pei Queen of Martial Arts cinema in the 1960-1970’s. Cecilia passed the sword to Michelle in the 1980’s. Having Cecilia here with Michelle was brilliant casting!
One of the great things about this film is that every single fight scene featured at least one female character. Something very untraditional in most martial art movies. Around this time, two other great films came out. Some people have already mentioned “Hero”, an amazingly beautiful film. The other being “House Of Flying Daggers” which is extraordinary and doesn’t get enough attention, imo.
Something else I forgot to say. I was in 8th grade when this movie was released in the states. There was so much buzz about it at the time, and I'm happy it still holds up. I forgot that Zhang Ziyi was only 20 when she was in this movie. Cant' believe she's 45 now. Still looks as glamuous as ever along with Michelle Yeoh. Great actresses. Great movie. You picked a gem.
Chow Yung Fat is no slouch either...he's one of my Fav's... Michelle goes without saying. Marshall Arts may seem the focus, but it's a tragic tale of unrequited love that crosses all cultures. It's power still twists my heart no matter how many times I have seen it.
Also, priot to THE MATRIX, only asiannfilms made generous use of techniques like wire work action scenes. So, after this film made it US debut, and The Matrix, we saw a Lot more wore work in films.
2nd this. I'm not sure why Hero is not more widely remembered. I expected the action scenes to be good, but I was surprised at the depth of the plot. Very underrated.
3:09 "i notice the difference in the lipstick". The smaller lipstick is used for younger girls. Smaller is considered cuter to go along with their smaller lips. They do the same in Japan for Maikos (Geisha in training, ages 14 to 17). Once they become full Geisha, they wear full lipstick (along with different kimono and hairstyles too)
Great reaction! The Last Emperor is a great film depicting the life of China's last Emperor, Puyi, and the upheavals in China during the 20th century. I think you would enjoy it!
Best sword fighting I have ever seen in my life. This was the first dvd I ever bought when I had no tv for a period of about 6 months so I watched it over and over again on a lap-top.
Lol Pretty sure that was the exact face I made in the theater, Nick.😮 I’ve been obsessed since Saturday Kung Fu Theater in the ‘80’s w/all things martial arts. I love this movie
I showed it to westerners. Those who were middle aged and above were all touched. Some HK people laughed during the emotional scenes though because they were not used to watching yeoh in non action scenes.
So thrilled to see you guys' reaction to this amazing film. Thank you both! Ang Lee described it as "an upgraded B-movie." I always took that to mean he used so many classic themes and motifs that were sewn into the Wuxia genre. Sometimes wholesale! The stunning cafe fight is a complete copy of the standout scene in 1966's Come Drink With Me, with Zhang Ziyi doubling the role previously played by the late Cheng Pei Pei (Jade Fox). There are a lot of classic references and moments that many in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China would have grown up with (Along with some ultracool westerners 😎), but were unknown to many outside of Asia. At this time, martial arts films were very much considered quaint by non-Asian viewers, relating all martial arts to campy dubbing, overly-fantastical action ('I can see the wires!'), Bruce Lee-esque rage yelling, or human fortune cookies sitting stoically around in cheap, long white wigs, and strokable beards. The respected director Ang Lee placed a bunch of classic chestnuts in such a prestigious frame; the uninitiated thought they were watching something that had never been seen before, while everybody else looked at CTHD like a stunningly beautiful elementary primer to the enormous world of Wuxia. 😂 Please let your next step in the wonderful path of Martial Arts films, be the heartstopping feast for the eyes, Zhang Yimou's HERO {2002} with an all-star cast including Zhang Ziyi (again), Jet Li (!), Donnie Yen(!! - This was his jump-off role), one of the world's most beautiful, mesmerising actors, Ms. Maggie Cheung, and my favourite, one of the most adored in Hong Kong cinema, Mr. Tony Leung (Sadly, mostly known these days mostly as Shang Chi's dad🤣) HERO is also scored by the brilliant Tan Dun of Crouching Tiger.
Look this up! (Its short, fyi) RUclips "2014 Wushu women spears" ...no camera cuts, no Hollywood, just raw skill. One false move, even with a blunted spear... These two ladies would eat John Wick as an appetizer _before_ breakfast.
Not a martial arts film but any chance you guys react to "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"???? The Rooney Mara version. Also once you finish The Sopranos, consider checking out "Killing Eve". So glad you guys are back!!!
I'm Chinese Canadian, the minor skinny lipstick thing is indicator of the Aristocrat class, same thing with the grand flat head piece worn by females of this class
What an embarrassment to Chinese everywhere. Please don’t spout false info and do some research. The lipstick is a beauty trend of the time. The headdress has nothing to do with class but ethnicity. That is a manchurian costume.
Actress playing Jade Fox was Cecilia Cheng Pei Pei Queen of Martial Arts cinema in the 1960-1970’s. Cecilia passed the sword to Michelle in the 1980’s. Having Cecilia here with Michelle was brilliant casting!
The whole movie was Ang Lee's homage to all the Chinese tales he grew up with.
One of the great things about this film is that every single fight scene featured at least one female character. Something very untraditional in most martial art movies.
Around this time, two other great films came out. Some people have already mentioned “Hero”, an amazingly beautiful film. The other being “House Of Flying Daggers” which is extraordinary and doesn’t get enough attention, imo.
Something else I forgot to say. I was in 8th grade when this movie was released in the states. There was so much buzz about it at the time, and I'm happy it still holds up. I forgot that Zhang Ziyi was only 20 when she was in this movie. Cant' believe she's 45 now. Still looks as glamuous as ever along with Michelle Yeoh. Great actresses. Great movie. You picked a gem.
I didn’t see any tigers or dragons, Then I realized they were crouching and hiding.
- Steve Martin
He wouldn't know culture if it dangled in front of his nose.
@@couch.patati-patata It's just a joke. Mr Martin is actually a very cultured fellow. He's a very serious art collector, for one.
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Chow Yung Fat is no slouch either...he's one of my Fav's... Michelle goes without saying. Marshall Arts may seem the focus, but it's a tragic tale of unrequited love that crosses all cultures. It's power still twists my heart no matter how many times I have seen it.
9:31 they wanted the revenge for themselves,they wanted be the ones to kill her , so they chained him up while he isn't looking
Another good Asian film w/ similar motif, is HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS
Jade fox just passed away. She was a great actress.
Michelle Yeoh did this movie with a torn ACL
Thanks for continuing to do this channel. I got a rough life situation going on, and your videos help me cope with it. Appreciate you.
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I saw this in the cinema when it was first released, a wonderful film. Very glad you liked it.
Also, priot to THE MATRIX, only asiannfilms made generous use of techniques like wire work action scenes. So, after this film made it US debut, and The Matrix, we saw a Lot more wore work in films.
Along with the fine recommendations of Memoirs of a Geisha and Hero, may I recommend “Raise the Red Lantern” a fine book adaptation.
If you haven’t watched Hero 2002 yet you need too
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2nd this. I'm not sure why Hero is not more widely remembered. I expected the action scenes to be good, but I was surprised at the depth of the plot. Very underrated.
Agreed, such a beautiful movie
Others worthy to be noted
House of the Flying Daggers
Curse of the Golden Flower
Peace💚🌎🌺
3:09 "i notice the difference in the lipstick". The smaller lipstick is used for younger girls. Smaller is considered cuter to go along with their smaller lips. They do the same in Japan for Maikos (Geisha in training, ages 14 to 17). Once they become full Geisha, they wear full lipstick (along with different kimono and hairstyles too)
Great reaction! The Last Emperor is a great film depicting the life of China's last Emperor, Puyi, and the upheavals in China during the 20th century. I think you would enjoy it!
Tan Dun's music.
The governess is Cheung Pei Pei, one of the original Queens of Karate of Hong Kong movies.
Best sword fighting I have ever seen in my life. This was the first dvd I ever bought when I had no tv for a period of about 6 months so I watched it over and over again on a lap-top.
Lol Pretty sure that was the exact face I made in the theater, Nick.😮 I’ve been obsessed since Saturday Kung Fu Theater in the ‘80’s w/all things martial arts. I love this movie
I’m counting the days till we see your reaction to 12 Angry Men and The Soprano’s!!👍
I showed it to westerners. Those who were middle aged and above were all touched. Some HK people laughed during the emotional scenes though because they were not used to watching yeoh in non action scenes.
I think y’all would enjoy Memoirs of a Geisha. It’s not an action film but it’s very interesting to learn about that culture & beautifully filmed.
I second thid comment. It is an amazing movie art-direction and cinematography wise, despite its flaws. The actors are all amazing
So thrilled to see you guys' reaction to this amazing film. Thank you both! Ang Lee described it as "an upgraded B-movie." I always took that to mean he used so many classic themes and motifs that were sewn into the Wuxia genre. Sometimes wholesale! The stunning cafe fight is a complete copy of the standout scene in 1966's Come Drink With Me, with Zhang Ziyi doubling the role previously played by the late Cheng Pei Pei (Jade Fox).
There are a lot of classic references and moments that many in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China would have grown up with (Along with some ultracool westerners 😎), but were unknown to many outside of Asia. At this time, martial arts films were very much considered quaint by non-Asian viewers, relating all martial arts to campy dubbing, overly-fantastical action ('I can see the wires!'), Bruce Lee-esque rage yelling, or human fortune cookies sitting stoically around in cheap, long white wigs, and strokable beards. The respected director Ang Lee placed a bunch of classic chestnuts in such a prestigious frame; the uninitiated thought they were watching something that had never been seen before, while everybody else looked at CTHD like a stunningly beautiful elementary primer to the enormous world of Wuxia. 😂
Please let your next step in the wonderful path of Martial Arts films, be the heartstopping feast for the eyes, Zhang Yimou's HERO {2002} with an all-star cast including Zhang Ziyi (again), Jet Li (!), Donnie Yen(!! - This was his jump-off role), one of the world's most beautiful, mesmerising actors, Ms. Maggie Cheung, and my favourite, one of the most adored in Hong Kong cinema, Mr. Tony Leung (Sadly, mostly known these days mostly as Shang Chi's dad🤣) HERO is also scored by the brilliant Tan Dun of Crouching Tiger.
Look this up! (Its short, fyi) RUclips "2014 Wushu women spears" ...no camera cuts, no Hollywood, just raw skill. One false move, even with a blunted spear...
These two ladies would eat John Wick as an appetizer _before_ breakfast.
one of my favorite movie of Michelle Yeoh. She also had a knee surgery on the weeks of shooting..
also watch REIGN OF ASSASSINS also a good movie.
-With all the traffic in rooftops, these days..
The Reign of Assassins is also really good. Please try it.
please react to In The Mood for Love movie....its a great Hong Kong movie
Not a martial arts film but any chance you guys react to "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"???? The Rooney Mara version. Also once you finish The Sopranos, consider checking out "Killing Eve". So glad you guys are back!!!
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