Based on a true story, Jet Li's 'Fearless' tells the life of legendary martial arts master Huo Yuanjia.
"Fearless" tells the true story of Huo Yuanjia (Jet Li), a Chinese martial arts legend. In the film, we see his skill and strength grow from a young age until he is a great force. However, this power also results with a growth in pride and big-headedness, ultimately bringing terrible hurt and shame onto him. It is through this pain he is able to truly understand his power and seek redemption. Director Ronny Yu uses the setting of China at the turn of the century well in bringing this man's story to life. The vibrant towns and wondrous scenery only add to the engaging plot. The story is rich with interesting characters, but most time is understandably spent developing Huo's character. A tightly written script means little time is spent on subplots and all focus and effort can go into the advancing of Huo's journey. The fight scenes are unbelievable: Jet Li really makes art with martial arts. Each punch, kick and grunt is painstakingly choreographed to perfection by Yuen Woo-ping (choreographer of The Matrix, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) . My personal favourite scene involves Huo fighting another gentleman on a small platform high above ground: the speed and variety of these men's attacks is amazing, as is the camera work. Even when the film slows down in the middle third it maintains the interest of the viewer with fantastic character study and excellent acting. The conclusion is inspiring, and I believe Yu succeeds in making a film worthy of the story it is telling. I am not always convinced by martial arts films, but this one delivers the substance as well as the style.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Fate made him a warrior. Courage made him a hero. Inspired by the life of Huo Yuan Jia, a real Chinese martial arts master at the turn of the century, Jet Li takes the title role in his final martial arts epic with action sequences choreographed once again by the legendary Yuen Woo-Ping. Actors Jet Li, Collin Chou, Masato Harada, Nathan Jones, Mike Leeder, Shido Nakamura, Jean Claude Leuyer, Anthony De Longis & Masato Harada Director Ronny Yu Certificate 15 years and over Year 2006 Screen Widescreen 2.35:1 Anamorphic Languages Mandarin - Dolby Digital (5.1) Subtitles English ; French ; Spanish Duration 1 hour and 42 minutes (approx)
Martial arts action starring Jet Li as Chinese martial artist Huo Yuan Jia, who founded and developed the prestigious Jin Wu Sports Federation in the late nineteenth century. Rising to the top of the martial arts world from a deprived background, Huo Yuan Jia fought for the honour of his country and for the spirit of martial arts.
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