Exoticalot
People are voting emotionally.
Livestonth
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
Zandra
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Phillida
Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Jordache Wee
Based on the manhua (Chinese comics) by Tony Wong Yuk-long who also play a cameo as Master Qi in the film.The manhua depicts the story of a close relationship between both brothers who once endure hardship together as the best of friends. Later separated and reunited when they cross-paths as adults. No matter what happens, the elder brother will always protect the younger one.Keen readers and followers of the manhua series may or may not like the film because it lacks of its original story. Many scenes were fast- forward and focus on Shibumi's reign, rather than the brotherhood history.--Two brothers named Dragon Wong and Tiger Wong, were separated when Dragon's mother decided to take Dragon away leaving the younger sibling behind with his father. However, Dragon's mother gave a piece of half jade amulet to Dragon, so as he can reunite with his younger brother who has the other half. Dragon is a master of fists while Tiger is a master of legs. They make a good combination.Unfortunately, Dragon's mother (Sheren Tang) was short-lived when she was killed in a blazing apartment and Dragon is taken under the care of triad boss named Ma Qun and he grew up to become Ma's bodyguard. Ma Qun's gang is a subject of the evil Luocha Gate.Several years later, Tiger Wong (Nicholas Tse) and his friends dines in a restaurant and encounter Ma Qun and his men, who are receiving the Luocha Plaque.The Luocha Plaque is a symbol of authority within the Luocha Gate and indicates the holder is second-in-command only to the Luocha Gate's leader Shibumi (Yu Kang/Louis Koo). Ma Qun and the leader of the White Lions Gang were arguing over the Plaque when Tiger starts a fight with the gangsters.Tiger and his friends seized the Plaque. And, Dragon Wong (Donnie Yen) appears and fights with Tiger, whom he does not recognise to be his half-brother. Ma Qwun calls for Dragon to stop.That night, Dragon confronts Tiger and his friends at a Japanese restaurant to take back the Plaque. Tiger and his friends' meal were drugged by Scaly (Vincent Sze), one of Ma's lackeys, who also wants the Plaque to prove to his worthiness to the boss.Scaly and his followers fight Dragon over possession of the Plaque. Turbo Shek (Shawn Yue), was also dining next door but his delicate meal has been interrupted by the commotion and he joins in the fight on Dragon's side. Dragon and Turbo defeat Scaly and his men and Dragon takes back the Plaque from Tiger. Soon, Tiger realizes that Dragon has the other half of the jade amulet pendant and realises that Dragon is actually his half-brother.Turbo follows Tiger back to Dragon Tiger Gate and challenges Wong Fuk Fu (Yuen Wah). Turbo was ultimately defeated. Wong Fuk Fu agrees to spar with Turbo and defeats Turbo easily. Turbo is humbled and accepted by Wong as a student.Meanwhile, Ma Qwun returns the Luocha Plaque to signify his retirement. He is supported by Dragon, who wants to return to Dragon Tiger Gate, and his daughter Ma Xiaoling (Dong Jie), who wants a simple life. Shibumi disapproves and sends the Double Devils to kill Ma Qun.He uses his subordinate Rosa (Ella Koon) to lure Dragon away while his minions kill Ma Qun. Dragon realises that he had been tricked. Dragon slays the Double Devils after a vicious fight and leaves Ma Xiaoling in his brother's care before leaving.Shibumi was impressed with Dragon for defeating the Double Devils and goes to Dragon Tiger Gate to issue a challenge. With Dragon not present, Master Wong Fuk Fu, Tiger and Turbo takes on Shibumi's challenge but were utterly defeated. Master Wong Fuk Fu is killed by Shibumi. Ma Xiaoling brings Tiger and Turbo to Mount Baiyun to seek help from Master Qi (Tony Wong Yuk-long). Master Qi heals Tiger and Turbo, and teaches them new martial arts techniques to defeat Shibumi.Tiger and Turbo races to Shibumi's pagoda to defeat him. Although improved, but still lack of energy and power to defeat Shibumi. Towards a crucial moment, Dragon appears and fights Shibumi, and defeat him.
jameschang96
Dragon Tiger Gate was OK but the actors could not act.The plot of the movie was about two brothers named Dragon and Tiger. Dragon left the gate and Tiger tried for years to get him back. Tiger sees his brother working for a rival gang and tries to get back a stolen plaque. The acting was very poor like when Dragon tells Tiger ti get lost Tigers cry was looking like it was fake . The fight scenes were good and bad the first two fighting scenes, the bad guys didn't even fight back the last two fighting scenes were good because the good hit and the bad hit. The special effects were awesome like at the end when Dragon took Shibumi and crashed him in several floors.I think that the movie could improve on the acting and some of the fighting scenes. I do not think they should make sequel because they need to work on some fighting scenes and acting skills.I do not recommend this movie.
ebiros2
If there was a kung-fu action movie that brought best elements from everywhere including actors of old and new, settings of old and new, cinematography of old and new this one is it !The way the actions are framed, and the way the actors play their role is superb in this movie. This movie also sees the younger Gen Y-Not actors (those who were born after 1980) coming of age, and their martial arts skills are fresh and different from the ones performed by the old guards of kung-fu cinema.Actually I've never seen a movie that has scenes like this one. It's little bit surreal and has a wide open feel to it which made me like this movie even more. I hope HK cinema will continue with this type of experimentation in its visual dynamics.Future is bright for HK cinema if they can continue to come up with movies like this one.
Masta_Ruthless
Okay let me get this small but necessary detail out of the way. Most of the gripes I read about this movie more than let's me know that if you are not a kung fu/sci fi fan, then don't watch the movie.Some of the complaints I read were some of the dumbest ever. Number one, some guy claimed that it had no comic book flair so to speak. But does he read Asian comics, 9 times out of 10 he doesn't. Second one guy complained about the time it took Tiger Wong and Turbo Shek to heal. Did he see what happened to both men in the school? Come on, how many people could heal quickly from techniques used by a man with names like the Black Pagoda.Dragon Tiger Gate more than proved that the Asian action market is nowhere near dead like so many rookies claim to be. This movie regardless of the age difference between Donnie and Nicolas was one of the best in Hong Kong.I review movies all the time, while this one wasn't steady it was to set the record straight on those whom don't know anything about story or action, but have so much to complain about.So please people don't find little gripes in movies like this when you are the same ones that loved Matrix Reloaded and Revolution.