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The Little Drunken Masters
While the Emperor needs the Little Buddha - hidden amongst the little monks at the Shaolin Temple - to save him from a deadly disease, King Fifth, who wants to become the Emperor himself, treks to the Shaolin Temple with the intention of killing the Little Buddha. While escaping from King Fifth, the little monks have a number of adventures, including learning Drunken Fist style kung fu.
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Plot Summary
A skilled martial artist, forced to flee his village after his master is killed, learns the art of drunken boxing. He then seeks revenge against the corrupt official and his deadly assassins responsible for his master's demise. Along the way, he encounters allies who help him in his quest for justice.
Critical Reception
The Little Drunken Masters received a mixed reception. While its action sequences and martial arts choreography were often praised for their energy and creativity, the plot was frequently criticized for being thin and predictable. Audiences familiar with the genre generally enjoyed the fight scenes, but critical reviews often highlighted the film's B-movie quality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and energetic fight choreography.
Criticized for a predictable and often nonsensical plot.
Appreciated by fans of classic martial arts films for its action sequences.
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Fun Fact
The film is one of many martial arts movies from the 1990s that capitalized on the popularity of 'drunken boxing' as a fighting style, famously showcased in Jackie Chan's films.
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