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Iron Monkey

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Producer: Tsui Hark
Action: Yuen Woo-Ping, Yuen Cheung-Yan, Yuen Sun-Yi, Kuk Hin-Chiu
Cast: Yu Rong-Guang, Donnie Yen Ji-Dan, Jean Wang Ching-Ying, Tsang Sze-Man, Yen Shi-Kwan (Yang Yee-Kwan), James Wong Jim, Yuen Sun-Yi, Hau Yiu-Chung, Lee Fai, Cheung Fung-Nei, Chun Kwai-Choi, Chan Siu-Wah, Yip Choi-Nam, Ko Man-Dik
The Skinny: Arguably the greatest kung fu film Yuen Woo-Ping ever made, Iron Monkey ranks as one of the finest martial arts films of the 1990s.
Language: English

Reviewby Sanjuro: There are only a select few Hong Kong films in existence that perfectly optimize the very genre in which they fall under. It's safe to say that celebrated action director Yuen Woo-Ping has had a hand in more than a few motion pictures that would fit that description, and his 1993 kung fu opus Iron Monkey is no exception. If ever a Hong Kong cinema neophyte wanted to know what a period martial arts film is supposed to be like—in terms of action, plot, performances, and the requisite comic relief—Iron Monkey would definitely serve as a prime example.
The film follows the exploits of Dr. Yang (Yu Rong-Guang), a kindly physician who spends his days tending to the sick, but leaves his evenings open to right wrongs in the guise of the shadowy Iron Monkey, a sort of Chinese Robin Hood (or Zorro, if you prefer) who relentlessly fights against the oppressive machinations of the ruling Ching government. The beautiful Orchid (Jean Wang) assists our hero in both his identities, providing the movie with the required love interest/eye candy. But as with most films of this ilk, the romance is implied rather than explicit, leaving ample time to showcase the one thing audience members expect from a kung fu film—namely, kung fu!
The potential for kung fu fisticuffs increases exponentially when two newcomers stroll into town: Wong Kei-Ying (Donnie Yen), member of the fabled "Ten Tigers of Canton"; and his son Wong Fei-Hong (Tzang Tse-Man), a boy destined to be a legend in his own right. Unfortunately for the Wong family, the local authorities are arresting people left and right in the hopes of catching the Iron Monkey, and thanks to a marvelous display of martial arts prowess on the part of Wong Kei-Ying, both of the Wongs are hauled off to court. Even though Kei-Ying is cleared of the charges, his troubles don't end there. Impressed with the elder Wong's martial arts abilities, the local magistrate holds Fei-Hong hostage, ordering Kei-Ying to bring in the Iron Monkey. If he fails, it's curtains for the boy. To make matters worse, the Ching government sends in Hiu Hing (Yen Shi-Kwan), a high-ranking official who is not only ten times more corrupt than the local governor, but also a disgraced Shaolin monk adept at the deadly art of Buddha's Palm. With Fei-Hong and later Orchid in the hands of the enemy, Kei-Ying realizes that his only hope is to join forces with Iron Monkey and face the bloodthirsty Shaolin traitor as a team. Good call.
It's no exaggeration to say that Iron Monkey is one of the best martial arts films of the last decade. In terms of action, few films could top it. Even though there's some obvious wirework, it feels more like an enhancement rather than a "cheat" thanks to the unquestionable martial arts skill of actors like Donnie Yen. And unlike some other films—even ones that boast topnotch action choreography—Iron Monkey never feels repetitive. Each fight builds upon the last one, climaxing in what could be described as a martial arts crescendo. In one of the more memorable fight scenes in Hong Kong history, Wong Kei-King and Iron Monkey fight valiantly against the villain, each of them trying to maintain their balance on some precariously high wooden posts. That may sounds easy enough for masters of kung fu to handle, but when you factor in that EVERYTHING IS ON FIRE in the scene, well, not so easy, is it?
Although the kung fu is most impressive, it's the other "less important" elements of the film that help make Iron Monkey a genre standout. The plot is refreshingly straightforward with few zany digressions and none of the unnecessary convolutions that seem to plague even the most simplistic films of this genre. Comic relief is almost a requirement in this kind of picture, and some silly moments arise, but not to excess or annoyance. The seeming restraint may put off some, but there's a certain undeniable symmetry to the proceedings that would probably merit Iron Monkey a nomination for "Perfect Kung Fu Movie," if such an award existed.
Performance-wise, there's little to complain about. Yu Rong-Guang and Donnie Yen make for likable protagonists, and Yen Shi-Kwan does what he's good at, playing the same type of maniacal villain role that seems to dominate his filmography. Jean Wang is easy on the eyes, and Tsang Tze-Man makes for a believable pre-teen Wong Fei-Hong; few could surmise that the actor is in actuality an actress! Taken all together—action, actors, and plot—Iron Monkey amounts to one finely crafted motion picture. And at the end of the day, most of the credit has to fall on the guy behind the camera: Yuen Woo-Ping. Although he will forever be connected with The Matrix in the West, it's good to remember the HK movies Yuen made that helped him attract the attention of American studios in the first place. For many, Iron Monkey ranks as Yuen Woo-Ping's finest film, but whether one agrees or disagrees with that assertion, he or she would be hard pressed to deny that it's a hell of a lot of fun to watch


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