Untonsured Monk Wu Song
Untonsured Monk Wu Song

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Untonsured Monk Wu Song

2019
Movie
65 min
Mandarin

Wu Dalang discovered that Pan and Ximen Qing had committed adultery and were poisoned by two people. Wu Song revenge for the brother, taking Pan’s first level. Heavy rain at night, Wu Song blood splashed the whole body, went straight to the Lion House to fight Ximen Qing to take his head. Wu Song murdered to the servant to surrender and was sent to Mengzhou. After Wu Song arrived in Mengzhou, he met Shi En, and later avenged the vengeance of Shi En, robbed Jiang Hushen of the Happy Forest Tavern, Zhang Dujian of Mengzhou City, sent Wu Song to the Fuzhong, and arranged the Fuyang Mausoleum in Fuzhong. Give Wusong a curse.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Wang XinminGenres: Action, Drama, History, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the legendary tale of Wu Song, a heroic outlaw from the classic Chinese novel 'Water Margin.' It focuses on his iconic fight against the tiger and his subsequent adventures as he navigates a corrupt world, seeking justice and upholding righteousness. Wu Song's journey is marked by intense martial arts action and moral dilemmas as he confronts powerful adversaries and the injustices of the era.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its martial arts choreography and visual presentation. Some critics found the plot to be a faithful, albeit sometimes straightforward, adaptation of the classic story, while others noted its reliance on familiar tropes within the wuxia genre. Audience reception was generally favorable, particularly among fans of traditional Chinese historical epics and martial arts films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually impressive martial arts sequences and fight choreography.

  • Appreciated for its straightforward and faithful adaptation of a classic literary character.

  • Some viewers found the narrative pacing and character development to be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Google users who reviewed the film often highlighted the exciting action sequences and the portrayal of Wu Song as a formidable warrior. Many appreciated the film's adherence to the source material and the epic scope of the story.

Fun Fact

The character of Wu Song is one of the most iconic and beloved figures from the classic Chinese novel 'Water Margin,' known for his incredible strength and his legendary feat of killing a ferocious tiger with his bare hands.

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