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The Super Reverend Monk
Green Dragon and White Tiger are two villages that have been fighting for generations. A brutal battle during the Qing Dynasty culminated with the death of White Tiger's Lord and the capture of his pregnant wife that now, according to Green Dragon regulations, must be removed of the fetus which is to be plunged in wine in order to extinguish the bloodline. These plans are interrupted when a monk rescues the wife and takes the child with him to the temple to raise it.
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Plot Summary
A hapless young man, Chow, is wrongly accused of a crime and becomes a fugitive. While on the run, he stumbles upon a monastery where he is mistaken for a reincarnated holy monk. He embraces the role, using his newfound status and the monks' martial arts skills to clear his name and fight injustice.
Critical Reception
This action-comedy from Hong Kong was a modest success, appreciated for its slapstick humor and energetic fight sequences, particularly the comedic martial arts style that Stephen Chow would later become famous for. While not critically acclaimed, it was a crowd-pleaser for its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
Features Stephen Chow's signature comedic and martial arts blend.
A fun, if somewhat formulaic, Hong Kong action-comedy.
Enjoyable for fans of Stephen Chow's early work.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and the entertaining fight scenes, with many appreciating Stephen Chow's comedic timing. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but the overall sentiment is positive for its genre.
Fun Fact
This film is an early example of Stephen Chow's unique comedic style, which would later make him one of Hong Kong's biggest movie stars.
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