Kung Fu Hustle
Directed by Stephen Chow
- cultfilmliker24 maart 2026“I just remembered I have something to do. See you.” Some of the greatest physical comedy in cinema. Stephen Chow knows his stuff and it makes for excellent films. Kill Bill Part 1 but multiply the humor by 1000 The big Axe fight is amazing. The multi-step move 💀 + Pinball sound effects were S-tier Featured in Slapstick Fantastic Featured in The Non-English Niche
- Gabriel Cahue5 januari 2026This film is the ultimate interpretation of Chinese folklore. Its choreography, its humor—it's pure art. The fact that it always features the same actors makes them feel almost like family to me. As a teenager, this movie left a deep mark on me: it was a comedy, sure, but then—wait—they fight! And those fights… simply the best choreography I have ever seen in my entire life. I treasure this film, and every work by Stephen Chow, because they make me feel like a child again whenever I watch them. That feeling is priceless.
- Lorem ipsum4 december 2025Stephen Chow offers a brilliant follow up to Shaolin Soccer, maintaining the zany world of kung fu legends, heroes and villains, good vs. evil - all wrapped up in a Looney Tunesesque package that brings giggles over guffaws. These amazing stunts and choreography belong with the pure of heart dreamers like Chow, over the dark and guns akimbo lot like Stahelski. I have the utmost respect for what both accomplish, but sit firmly in Chow's camp. He fully unleashed his true potential with this one! Also deserving of a specific nod is composer Raymond Wong, who created a brilliant score that blends classic cinema with cartoonish symphony, all while maintaining a timeless Chinese lilt. 5 stars all day!
- Richard19 oktober 2025Stephen Chow leveled up here, bigger budget, bolder Visuals and a love letter to classic kung fu cinema wrapped in Looney Tunes chaos. I bought it, laughed out loud and immediately knew this was going into the Plex vault and on my shelf. Set in 1940s Canton, the story follows Sing, a wannabe gangster who stumbles into Pig Sty Alley, a slum secretly guarded by kung fu masters disguised as landlords. When the Axe Gang shows up, all hell breaks loose. What follows is a ballet of absurd violence, slapstick brilliance and genuine emotional beats that sneak up on you between punches. The fight choreography is stunning,part Shaw Brothers homage, part CGI enhanced madness. Chow blends wire-fu, cartoon physics and heartfelt storytelling like no one else. The Landlady and Landlord duo? Iconic. The Beast? Terrifying and hilarious. And Sing’s transformation? Pure myth making. Watching it felt like stepping into a kung fu comic book,exaggerated, expressive and deeply sincere. It’s not just funny; it’s beautiful. And it cemented Chow as a master of blending genre, heart and chaos. Kung Fu Hustle is Stephen Chow’s masterpiece of madness, kung fu, comedy and cartoon logic in perfect harmony. I streamed it, I logged it and I still grin every time the Landlady floats mid air with a cigarette.
Kung Fu Hustle Trivia
Kung Fu Hustle was released on 23 december 2004.
Kung Fu Hustle was directed by Stephen Chow.
Kung Fu Hustle has a runtime of 1 u, 39 m.
Kung Fu Hustle was produced by Stephen Chow, Chui Po-Chu, Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai.
Kanton, China, jaren '40. Sing wil wanhopig lid worden van Hong Kongs meest beruchte gangsterbende, de 'Axe Gang', maar hij kan niet eens een mes hanteren. De bende is van plan het territorium uit te breiden en werpt een oog op Pig's Sty Alley, een heilige straat bevolkt door een heel arsenaal excentrieke karakters.
The key characters in Kung Fu Hustle are Sing (Stephen Chow), Landlady (Yuen Qiu), Landlord (Yuen Wah).
Kung Fu Hustle is rated 16.
Kung Fu Hustle is an Action, Komedie, Misdaad film.
Kung Fu Hustle has an audience rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Kung Fu Hustle had a budget of US$ 20 mln..
Kung Fu Hustle has made US$ 102 mln. at the box office.