Half A Loaf of Kung Fu - 88 Films - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Jonatan C. · 02-05-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Can't wait to see the feedback for this one from those who haven't ~~suffered~~ seen it before.

Maybe my expectations were for it to be completely unwatchable, but I saw it recently and very much liked it.

Some funny bits, the parodies worked for me, fast pace, good shapes choreos,... A good example of early JC fun

Nurmilainen · 02-05-2022, 12:10 PM

Yes!

Markgway · 02-05-2022, 06:06 PM

Lo Wei hated the film so much he shelved it for 2-3 years until Jackie's popularity was such that he couldn't afford not to release it.

TheGrimReaper · 02-07-2022, 08:05 AM

I disliked those Lo Wei movies when I saw them for the first time, now after having to sit through such "masterpieces" as Kung Fu Yoga, Bleeding Steel, Vanguard, and a few more I tend to find all those early efforts from Jackie as a solid foundation on which his success has been built. Yes, Half a loaf of kung fu is silly, full of cringy dialogue and the same formula seen in many other films from the same period, but this is Jackie trying to break the mold of Lo Wei and going for his unique style, which will set him apart from the rest for many years to come. It might not be in the same league as Project A or Police Story, but it has its special place in Jackie's filmography and I consider it as sort of a rite of passage or coming of age story for him when all the rest were going in the same direction (with few exceptions) still searching for the new Bruce Lee on screen.

chen lung · 02-07-2022, 12:59 PM

The JC-LW films have, historically, got a bad rap; this is partly attributed to the poor presentations (both for the film itself and the artwork). I'd say it's a different story now, so my advice to doubters is to give them another try because you may well be surprised (and if you still feel the same after, fair enough!

).

drush9999 · 02-07-2022, 03:11 PM

I'd take any of Jackie's early films over his recent CCP approved movies.

Drunken+Master · 02-07-2022, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

I'd take any of Jackie's early films over his recent CCP approved movies.

Or over his cringy US or Aus releases (bar Rumble in the Bronx, that was above average!)

Jackie Scanlon · 02-09-2022, 07:42 AM

If it has the same decent extras that most 88 releases have had over the last couple of years, then I'll pick it up. But I'm not pulling the trigger on a pre-order until they've been announced as it is pretty awful. Mind you, it's NOT Jackie's worst (nor Lo Wei's worst, for that matter), and I've only seen the pan & scan dubbed version from one of those el cheapo big carboard box multiple film VHS releases that newsagents, off-licences and corner shops used to sell. So, who knows, maybe in its original aspect ratio and subtitled it'll be a bit of a revelation(*).

(* - yeah, right. Who am I kidding?!?!?!!?)

cooey · 02-09-2022, 10:15 AM

Price dropped to £15 on Amazon

Peachfuzz · 02-09-2022, 05:52 PM

That's nowhere near low enough.

chen lung · 02-09-2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Peachfuzz

That's nowhere near low enough.

Any lower, it'd be Half a Blu-ray of Kung Fu!

Mr. Chaverria · 02-10-2022, 07:36 PM

I... I may hold off on this one. I don't have very memorable things to remember., probably last saw it 20 years ago or so. Even contextually, in the mind of history, I struggle w/ the idea of appreciating this one too.

Ugh. I dunno. Hahaha.

WaverBoy · 02-10-2022, 11:03 PM

Looks like a total goof-fest, and the first real dose of Jackie’s new kung fu comedy persona, so I’m totally down for that. As Chen Lung has previously stated, I’m finding that all of Jackie’s Lo Wei-produced films have been quite underrated across the board, and I expect the same to be true with HALF A LOAF OF KUNG FU. Looking forward to watching it for the first time!

Simon_LDT · 02-10-2022, 11:56 PM

This really that bad? I never saw this one but the synopsis sounds decent enough to me and I'm hoping it is as goofy as Fearless Hyena (which is one of my fave JC films).

Peachfuzz · 02-13-2022, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon_LDT

This really that bad?

Yes.

ShawDonkey · 02-13-2022, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackie Scanlon

(nor Lo Wei's worst, for that matter)

Just curious...which LW directed/produced flick you think is worse than this garbage?

WaverBoy · 02-13-2022, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawDonkey

Just curious...which LW directed/produced flick you think is worse than this garbage?

Methinks this might not be the thread for you

Jackie Scanlon · 02-14-2022, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawDonkey

Just curious...which LW directed/produced flick you think is worse than this garbage?

Apposite given the recent announcement - Killer Meteors for one (although I know that has its fans).

And that one he did with Chuck Norris that was supposed to be another Bruce Lee flick. Yellow Tiger? Admittedly I've only seen the shorter English dub version, but I can't imagine the original Hong Kong cut is any better.

Also, from memory, Fearless Hyena 2, but I've not seen that for about 30 years.

I'm not saying Half A Loaf is brilliant, rather it's less shite than some of their others.

drees5761 · 02-14-2022, 12:47 PM

That Chuck Norris Flick your talking about is Yellow Faced Tiger and co-star Wang Tao not Jackie Chan and yes it is an awful movie.

Half a Loaf is OK in parts, not seen for years, but nothing like Fearless Hyena which is far superior in every way.

Jackie Scanlon · 02-14-2022, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drees5761

That Chuck Norris Flick your talking about is Yellow Faced Tiger and co-star Wang Tao not Jackie Chan and yes it is an awful movie.

I know JC's not in it - I was referring to Lo Wei specifically with that one.

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...Fearless Hyena which is far superior in every way.

Fearless Hyena 2 though.......

02-05-2022, 12:10 PM	#42
Nurmilainen Active Member Member since:Dec 2014 Location:Sweden Blu-ray collection:2	Yes!

02-05-2022, 06:06 PM	#43
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	Lo Wei hated the film so much he shelved it for 2-3 years until Jackie's popularity was such that he couldn't afford not to release it.

02-07-2022, 08:05 AM	#44
TheGrimReaper Member Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Scotland Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:312 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:34	I disliked those Lo Wei movies when I saw them for the first time, now after having to sit through such "masterpieces" as Kung Fu Yoga, Bleeding Steel, Vanguard, and a few more I tend to find all those early efforts from Jackie as a solid foundation on which his success has been built. Yes, Half a loaf of kung fu is silly, full of cringy dialogue and the same formula seen in many other films from the same period, but this is Jackie trying to break the mold of Lo Wei and going for his unique style, which will set him apart from the rest for many years to come. It might not be in the same league as Project A or Police Story, but it has its special place in Jackie's filmography and I consider it as sort of a rite of passage or coming of age story for him when all the rest were going in the same direction (with few exceptions) still searching for the new Bruce Lee on screen.

02-07-2022, 12:59 PM	#45
chen lung Power Member Member since:May 2016 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	The JC-LW films have, historically, got a bad rap; this is partly attributed to the poor presentations (both for the film itself and the artwork). I'd say it's a different story now, so my advice to doubters is to give them another try because you may well be surprised (and if you still feel the same after, fair enough! ).

02-07-2022, 03:11 PM	#46
drush9999 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:Sutton Coldfield, England 4K collection:566 Blu-ray collection:6093 DVD collection:488 Trading Score:1	I'd take any of Jackie's early films over his recent CCP approved movies.

02-09-2022, 07:42 AM	#48
Jackie Scanlon Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:UK 4K collection:188 Blu-ray collection:888 DVD collection:574	If it has the same decent extras that most 88 releases have had over the last couple of years, then I'll pick it up. But I'm not pulling the trigger on a pre-order until they've been announced as it is pretty awful. Mind you, it's NOT Jackie's worst (nor Lo Wei's worst, for that matter), and I've only seen the pan & scan dubbed version from one of those el cheapo big carboard box multiple film VHS releases that newsagents, off-licences and corner shops used to sell. So, who knows, maybe in its original aspect ratio and subtitled it'll be a bit of a revelation(). (* - yeah, right. Who am I kidding?!?!?!!?)*

02-09-2022, 10:15 AM	#49
cooey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:161 Blu-ray collection:1911 iTunes collection:2177 Trading Score:62	Price dropped to £15 on Amazon

02-09-2022, 05:52 PM	#50
Peachfuzz Active Member Member since:Aug 2020 Location:Scotland	That's nowhere near low enough.

02-10-2022, 11:03 PM	#53
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Looks like a total goof-fest, and the first real dose of Jackie’s new kung fu comedy persona, so I’m totally down for that. As Chen Lung has previously stated, I’m finding that all of Jackie’s Lo Wei-produced films have been quite underrated across the board, and I expect the same to be true with HALF A LOAF OF KUNG FU. Looking forward to watching it for the first time!

02-10-2022, 11:56 PM	#54
Simon_LDT Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Coventry, UK 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1187 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:34	This really that bad? I never saw this one but the synopsis sounds decent enough to me and I'm hoping it is as goofy as Fearless Hyena (which is one of my fave JC films).

02-14-2022, 12:47 PM	#59
drees5761 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:274 Blu-ray reviews: 6	That Chuck Norris Flick your talking about is Yellow Faced Tiger and co-star Wang Tao not Jackie Chan and yes it is an awful movie. Half a Loaf is OK in parts, not seen for years, but nothing like Fearless Hyena which is far superior in every way.

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