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Once Upon a Time in China and America
So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.
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Plot Summary
Wong Fei-hung and his traveling medical clinic find themselves in the American Old West after an accidental separation from his companions. He encounters a Native American tribe and clashes with a ruthless American outlaw gang, all while trying to reunite with his friends and navigate the cultural differences of a new land.
Critical Reception
This film is generally seen as a departure from the earlier entries in the 'Once Upon a Time in China' series, blending martial arts action with a Western setting. While it offers some exciting fight sequences and a unique premise, it's often considered less cohesive and thematically rich than its predecessors, with some critics finding the narrative somewhat disjointed and the cultural commentary less nuanced.
What Reviewers Say
Offers a novel premise by merging Hong Kong action with the American frontier.
Jet Li's martial arts prowess remains a highlight, even in an unconventional setting.
Some viewers found the plot less engaging and the blend of genres not entirely successful.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific film on Google is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This film was the last in the original 'Once Upon a Time in China' series starring Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung, though he would later reprise the role in unrelated films.
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