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Brave Archer and His Mate

Name: Brave Archer and His Mate
Released: 1982-02-25
Duration: 100 min

1982

Movie

100 min

Mandarin

Guo Jing and Huang Rong return to Peach Blossom Island and are shocked to see that Guo's first martial arts teachers, the "Seven Freaks of Jiangnan", have all been murdered except for Ke Zhen'e. Guo Jing is tricked into believing that Huang Rong's father, Huang Yaoshi, is responsible for the murders and he attempts to avenge his teachers by fighting Huang Yaoshi. The intelligent Huang Rong eventually uncovers the truth and reveals that the murders are actually part of a plot masterminded by Ouyang Feng and Yang Kang. Ouyang and Yang want to make Guo Jing and Huang Yaoshi kill each other and Yang can learn Ouyang's newly mastered skills from the fake copy of the Nine Yin Manual.

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IMDb6.3/10

Director: Chang Hsin-yen•Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts

Plot Summary

In this martial arts comedy, a young man named Brave Archer is tasked with delivering a potent elixir to a dying kung fu master. His journey is fraught with peril as he encounters numerous enemies who seek to steal the elixir for themselves. Along the way, he receives help from various allies, leading to a series of exciting and often humorous fight sequences.

Critical Reception

Brave Archer and His Mate was a moderately successful martial arts film that entertained audiences with its blend of action and comedy. While not critically lauded, it was appreciated for its energetic fight choreography and lighthearted tone, becoming a memorable entry in the genre during its release.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its fast-paced martial arts action and comedic elements.
Appreciated for its straightforward plot and enjoyable fight sequences.
Considered a fun, albeit somewhat formulaic, martial arts adventure.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's entertaining fight scenes and its effective use of humor within the martial arts framework. Many viewers enjoyed its classic kung fu movie feel.